learning session 2-4 services and benefits for returning young adult benefits
DESCRIPTION
Young Veterans are a growing segment of today’s jobseekers! This workshop will describe the demographics of Young Adult Veterans and their challenges. In addition, information will be provided on educational and training services available to young veterans as they begin to transition back into today’s challenging job market. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about the new benefits available under the new “Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance and Improvement Act.” Apprenticeship services for which young veterans may be eligible will also be highlighted.TRANSCRIPT
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Services and Benefits for Returning Young Adult Veterans
Jill HouserRegional Director
U.S. Department of LaborOffice of ApprenticeshipBoston, Massachusetts
Demographics of Young Veterans
Roughly 13% of the population are veterans
Gulf War-era II Veterans
Gulf War-era II veterans served anywhere on active duty since September 2001.
Gulf War-era I veterans served anywhere between August 1990 and August 2001
1 in 10 Gulf War – era II
Gulf War-era II Veterans
In 2010, about 2.2 million of the nation's veterans
had served during Gulf War era II.
About 17 percent of these veterans were women, compared with 3 percent of veterans from World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam era.
Nearly two-thirds of all Gulf War-era II veterans were under the age of 35.
Higher Unemployment Rates for those ages 18-24
In 2010, a large majority (82.2 percent) of Gulf War-era II veterans participated in the labor force, and their unemployment rate was 11.5 percent.
For those ages 18 to 24, the unemployment rate was 20.9 percent, higher than that of Gulf War-era II veterans
Today’s veterans face unique challenges
Younger veterans face highest unemployment
Higher Unemployment than non veterans same age and gender
More and more returning veterans
Today’s veterans face unique challenges
Many worked in sectors that were among the hardest hit by the recession.
Post-9/11 veterans were more likely to be employed in mining, construction, manufacturing, transportation and utilities—all industries that experienced significant drops in employment during 2008-2009.
Today’s veterans face unique challenges
And as we end the war in Iraq and wind down the war in Afghanistan, over one million servicemembers are projected to leave the military between 2011 and 2016.
Today’s veterans face unique challenges
Many worked in sectors that were among the hardest hit by the recession.
Post-9/11 veterans were more likely to be employed in mining, construction, manufacturing, transportation and utilities—all industries that experienced significant drops in employment during 2008-2009.
Some Good News
Solid Foundations
Government Assistance
Gulf War-era II Veterans
Veterans from Golf War-era II were much less likely to be high school dropouts (2 percent) than were nonveterans (14 percent).
About 50 percent of recent veterans had a college or associate degree, compared to 30 percent of nonveterans.
Gulf War-era II Veterans
Gulf War-era II veterans were twice as likely to work in the public sector as were nonveterans--30 percent and 15 percent, respectively.
About 16 percent of employed veterans of the era worked for the federal government, compared with about 2 percent of nonveterans.
Executive Direction
• Presidential Call for a Career-Ready Military: The Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs will lead a new task force to develop reforms to ensure that every member of the service receives the training, education, and credentials they need to transition to the civilian workforce or to pursue higher education.
“to maximize the career-readiness of all servicemembers”
This effort will transform the services’ approach to education, training, and credentialing for servicemembers, and bolster and standardize the counseling services that servicemembers receive prior to separating from the military. The Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs, on behalf of the task force, will provide a report to the President by the end of the year, with recommendations.
Executive Direction
Transition to the Private Sector: The Department of Labor will establish a new initiative to deliver an enhanced career development and job search service package to transitioning veterans at their local One-Stop Career Centers.
The Office of Personnel Management will create a “Best Practices” Manual for the private sector to help businesses identify and hire veterans.
Executive Direction
These reforms will include the design of a “Reverse Boot Camp,” which will extend the transition period to give servicemembers more counseling and guidance and leave them career-ready.
Gold Card service in the One-Stop system
TAP through select One-Stop Career Centers.
• Servicemembers will be provided “Gold Cards” through the Transition Assistance Program (TAP).
• The “Gold Card” package will include a combination of core and intensive services (skills assessment, career coaching, job search assistance) over a six-month period to jump-start their job search process and reconnect them to the civilian labor force in high-demand sectors.
Executive Direction
• A Challenge to the Private Sector to Hire or Train 100,000 Unemployed Veterans or Their Spouses by the End of 2013: The President will challenge businesses to commit to hire or provide training to unemployed veterans and military spouses. Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, Accenture, JP Morgan, AT&T and many other companies and non-profits have already risen to the challenge and announced new commitments to training or employing veterans.
The President will call for two new tax credits:
Short-term unemployed: A new credit of 40 percent of the first $6,000 of wages (up to $2,400) for employers who hire veterans who have been unemployed at least 4 weeks.
Long-term unemployed: A new credit of 40 percent of the first $12,000 of wages (up to $4,800) for employers who hire veterans who have been unemployed longer than 6 months.
Executive Direction
• Returning Heroes and Wounded Warrior Tax Credits: A new Returning Heroes Tax Credit for firms that hire unemployed veterans (maximum credit of $2,400 for every short-term unemployed hire and $4,800 for every long-term unemployed hire) and a Wounded Warriors Tax Credit that will increase the existing tax credit for firms that hire veterans with service-connected disabilities who have been unemployed long-term (maximum credit of $9,600 per veteran) .
The Wounded Warrior Tax Credit will double the existing tax credit for long-
term unemployed veterans with service-connected disabilities.
• Maintain the existing Work Opportunity Tax Credit for veterans with service-connected disabilities (currently the maximum is $4,800).
• A new credit of 40 percent of the first $24,000 of wages (up to $9,600) for firms that hire veterans with service-connected disabilities who have been unemployed longer than 6 months.
BLS resources
additional information
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/08/05/fact-sheet-president-obama-s-commitment-employing-america-s-veterans
Jill Houser, Regional DirectorETA / Office of Apprenticeship(617 ) [email protected]
Executive Office of Laborand Workforce Development
Division of Apprentice Training
OverviewOverview State Approving Agency Evolving Role
The “GI Bills”
Eligibility
Using the GI Bill
Basic Payments
Chapter 33 Features
Applying for Chapter 33
Transferring Entitlement
Electing Chapter 33
Q& A
Department Of Higher Education
454 Broadway, Suite 200
Revere, MA 02151
State Approving Agency for the GI Bill
Division of Apprentice
Training19 Staniford St, 1st Floor
Boston, MA 02114
Private For Profit Colleges / University
Trade School
On The Job Training
Correspondence
Apprenticeship
State Approving Agency State Approving Agency OfficesOffices
Chapter Who is eligible?Eligibility
ContributionsDuration of
BenefitsExpiration of
Benefits
30 • Active Duty• Veterans
• Paid $1,200 while on active duty
• 36 months of Full Time Training
•10 years after last discharge from active duty
32 • Members on active duty from 1/77–6/85
•Monthly contributions of $25 – $2,700 while on active duty
• 1–36 months• Veteran is refunded unused benefits
•10 years after last discharge from active duty
33 • Any service member with active duty after 9/10/01 and certain dependents
• None • 36 months• 48 months for some veterans
•15 years from last discharge from active duty
Chapters of the GI BillChapters of the GI Bill
Chapter Who is eligible?Eligibility
ContributionsDuration of
BenefitsExpiration of
Benefits
35 • Survivor’s and Children of 100% disabled or deceased servicemembers
• None • 45 months • 10–14 years from date of discharge or date of eligibility
1606 • Select Reservists• National Guardsmen
• None for basic payments, but member can elect $600 “Buy Up”
• 36 months • 14 years from date of eligibility
1607 • Select Reservists• National Guardsmen
• None for basic payments, but member can elect $600 “Buy Up”
• 36 months • 14 years from date of eligibility
Chapters of the GI Bill Chapters of the GI Bill
Extends benefit eligibility to 15 years* Beneficiaries receive 36 months of benefits or 48 months if
eligible for more than one program
Consists of three payments Tuition & fees (paid directly to school) Book stipend up to $1000.00 per year Housing allowance based on school zip
Transferability provision to dependents*
Length of service establishes maximum benefit
How is the Post-9/11 GI Bill How is the Post-9/11 GI Bill different?different?
Veteran/Dependent is responsible for Veteran/Dependent is responsible for charges not covered by VA money.charges not covered by VA money.
Veteran/Dependent is responsible for Veteran/Dependent is responsible for charges not covered by VA money.charges not covered by VA money.
Chapter 33 EligibilityChapter 33 EligibilityActive Duty* Service
(after 9/10/01 serve an aggregate of)% of Maximum Benefit Payable
36 months 100
30 continuous days (Must be discharged with a disability)
30 months, but less than 36 months 90
24 months, but less than 30 months 80
18 months, but less than 24 months 70
12 months, but less than 18 months 60
06 months, but less than 12 months 50
90 days, but less than 06 months 40
100
*Includes some but not all National Guard Title 32 activation going back to 8/1/09 but not payable to 10/1/2011
GI Bill Process GI Bill Process
Student
Veterans Certifying Official
Registrar Financial AidBursar / Billing
School Veterans Admin
Tuition / Fee Bill
BAH & Book
Enrollment Certification
T&F Payment
Cert. of Eligibility
FAFSA
What does the Post-9/11 GI Bill What does the Post-9/11 GI Bill pay?pay?
Institutions of Higher Learning (Colleges /University) Up to full in-state cost of public institution Up to $17,500.00 per year for private institution
Non-College Degree (Career/Trade Up to $17,500.00 per year
Apprenticeships / OJT Housing allowance
Flight Schools Up to $10,000 per year (Still excludes private pilots licences)
LACAS Student can take multiple tests up to $1460.00 per year
Housing & Book Payments Housing & Book Payments
Housing (DOD - BAH E-5 w/Dependents) (Example for full time training)
▪ Boston $2,274.00▪ Worcester $1,458.00▪ Springfield $ 1,407.00▪ Plymouth $1,704.00▪ Haverhill $1,836.00
Books and Supplies Up to $1000.00 per year
Yellow Ribbon Program Yellow Ribbon Program
For 100%-eligible Ch. 33 veterans or dependents Active duty members are ineligible
Intended to pay for costs not covered by the basic payments
Dollar-matching program between the school and VA Veteran will be responsible for any remaining costs
Yellow Ribbon Program is not guaranteed Limited availability—first come, first serve Optional participation by the school
A list of participating schools can be found on the VA web site: www.gibill.va.gov
Additional Payment Additional Payment Provisions Provisions 100% Distance Education (On Line / Correspondence) gets 50%
BAH Rate (Must be 51% enrolled or greater) BAH goes with Zip of School – Payments Effective of 10/1/2011
Interval payments no longer paid
Students eligible for Voc Rehab (Chapter 31) can choose Chapter 33 BAH
Applying for Chapter 33 Applying for Chapter 33
Veterans and active duty members: VA Form 22-1990 or online using VONAPP
Have on hand school information, bank routing and account numbers, DD-214
Transferees: VA Form 22-1990e or VONAPP Transferors must first complete a TEB and be approved (link to
TEB portal available on www.gibill.va.gov)
If eligible under another chapter, electing Ch. 33 is irrevocable!If eligible under another chapter, electing Ch. 33 is irrevocable!
Applying for Chapter 33 Applying for Chapter 33
VA Form 22-1990, Application for Education Benefits
After applying, visit the campus veterans certifying official who can certify your enrollment to the VA.
You’ll need to fill out a FAFSA (Important)
The VA has eliminated ALL duplication of VA benefits
You cannot receive benefits until your enrollment has been certified. You must visit the certifying official before each term
commences.
Applying for Chapter 33
Transferring EntitlementTransferring Entitlement
Determine eligibility to transfer via TEB
DoD may allow an individual to transfer entitlement to one or more dependents if he/she — Has served at least 6 years in the Armed Forces; and Agrees to serve at least another 4 years in the Armed Forces, some
exceptions.
Spouses may use transferred benefits after 6 years of service; expires 15 years after members separates/retires
Children may use after 10 years of service, and between the ages of 18 – 26
Spouse & Dependent need to fill out a FAFSA
Effective 10/1/11 PHS & NOAA are eligible to transfer
Caveats of Transferring Caveats of Transferring Entitlement Entitlement An individual approved to transfer may:
Transfer up to 36 months of benefits (unless DoD/DHS restricts number of months an individual may transfer).
Transfer to spouse or children in any amount up to amount transferor has available or amount approved by DoD/DHS.
Revoke or modify a transfer request for any unused benefits unless the 15-year eligibility period has expired.
NOT transfer benefits to a new dependent once the transferor is no longer a member of Armed Forces.
DoD Transferability of Education DoD Transferability of Education BenefitsBenefits
Step 1- Individuals may apply to transfer benefits using the on-line transfer of benefits (TEB) application at:
https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/TEB/
Or
Find the TEB link athttp://www.gibill.va.gov
Complete SOUComplete SOU
If applicable to you…
https://minuteman.ngb.army.mil/benefits
NOTE: This step is only required if youowe an extension to your MSO.
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Step 2: Dependent Files VA Form 22-Step 2: Dependent Files VA Form 22-1990e1990e
Defining ApprenticeshipDefining Apprenticeship
What is an apprentice? An apprentice is a person who works for another person in
order to learn a trade.
What are the annual requirements of an approved apprentice training program? 2,000 On-the-Job Training hours + 150 hours of classroom
instruction.
How long are apprentice training programs? The duration of the program varies according to trade. The
employee becomes a certified journey worker at the conclusion of the apprentice period.
Benefits of Program SupportBenefits of Program Support
Employer benefits: Excellent recruiting and retention tool. Creates additional incentive to enhance employee performance.
Employee benefits: Augments entry-level wage during full duration of apprentice period. Unlocks MGIB benefits earned through military service that may
otherwise go unused. Gain state recognition of journeyworker status in chosen trade.
State benefits: An influx of federal military benefit dollars into
the Massachusetts economy that would otherwise go unused … and unspent!
Other State Education Other State Education ProgramsPrograms
Massachusetts Categorical Tuition Waiver Waives tuition at Public Colleges and Universities Can be used for undergraduate/graduate Classes must be state supported Veteran must be a Massachusetts resident
Massachusetts National Guard Tuition and Fee Waiver Waives tuition and fees at Public Colleges and Universities
for ACTIVE Mass National Guard members Program pays up to 130 undergraduate credit hours
QuestionsQuestions
State Approving Agency for GI Bill State Approving Agency for GI Bill ProgramsPrograms
State Approving Agency for GI Bill State Approving Agency for GI Bill ProgramsPrograms
Executive Office of Laborand Workforce Development
Division of Apprentice Training
Executive Office of Laborand Workforce Development
Division of Apprentice Training
OverviewOverview State Approving Agency Evolving Role
The “GI Bills”
Eligibility
Using the GI Bill
Basic Payments
Chapter 33 Features
Applying for Chapter 33
Transferring Entitlement
Electing Chapter 33
Q& A
Department Of Higher Education
454 Broadway, Suite 200
Revere, MA 02151
State Approving Agency for the GI Bill
Division of Apprentice
Training19 Staniford St, 1st Floor
Boston, MA 02114
Private For Profit Colleges / University
Trade School
On The Job Training
Correspondence
Apprenticeship
State Approving Agency State Approving Agency OfficesOffices
Chapter Who is eligible?Eligibility
ContributionsDuration of
BenefitsExpiration of
Benefits
30 • Active Duty• Veterans
• Paid $1,200 while on active duty
• 36 months of Full Time Training
•10 years after last discharge from active duty
32 • Members on active duty from 1/77–6/85
•Monthly contributions of $25 – $2,700 while on active duty
• 1–36 months• Veteran is refunded unused benefits
•10 years after last discharge from active duty
33 • Any service member with active duty after 9/10/01 and certain dependents
• None • 36 months• 48 months for some veterans
•15 years from last discharge from active duty
Chapters of the GI BillChapters of the GI Bill
Chapter Who is eligible?Eligibility
ContributionsDuration of
BenefitsExpiration of
Benefits
35 • Survivor’s and Children of 100% disabled or deceased servicemembers
• None • 45 months • 10–14 years from date of discharge or date of eligibility
1606 • Select Reservists• National Guardsmen
• None for basic payments, but member can elect $600 “Buy Up”
• 36 months • 14 years from date of eligibility
1607 • Select Reservists• National Guardsmen
• None for basic payments, but member can elect $600 “Buy Up”
• 36 months • 14 years from date of eligibility
Chapters of the GI Bill Chapters of the GI Bill
Extends benefit eligibility to 15 years* Beneficiaries receive 36 months of benefits or 48 months if
eligible for more than one program
Consists of three payments Tuition & fees (paid directly to school) Book stipend up to $1000.00 per year Housing allowance based on school zip
Transferability provision to dependents*
Length of service establishes maximum benefit
How is the Post-9/11 GI Bill How is the Post-9/11 GI Bill different?different?
Veteran/Dependent is responsible for Veteran/Dependent is responsible for charges not covered by VA money.charges not covered by VA money.
Veteran/Dependent is responsible for Veteran/Dependent is responsible for charges not covered by VA money.charges not covered by VA money.
Chapter 33 EligibilityChapter 33 EligibilityActive Duty* Service
(after 9/10/01 serve an aggregate of)% of Maximum Benefit Payable
36 months 100
30 continuous days (Must be discharged with a disability)
30 months, but less than 36 months 90
24 months, but less than 30 months 80
18 months, but less than 24 months 70
12 months, but less than 18 months 60
06 months, but less than 12 months 50
90 days, but less than 06 months 40
100
*Includes some but not all National Guard Title 32 activation going back to 8/1/09 but not payable to 10/1/2011
GI Bill Process GI Bill Process
Student
Veterans Certifying Official
Registrar Financial AidBursar / Billing
School Veterans Admin
Tuition / Fee Bill
BAH & Book
Enrollment Certification
T&F Payment
Cert. of Eligibility
FAFSA
What does the Post-9/11 GI Bill What does the Post-9/11 GI Bill pay?pay?
Institutions of Higher Learning (Colleges /University) Up to full in-state cost of public institution Up to $17,500.00 per year for private institution
Non-College Degree (Career/Trade Up to $17,500.00 per year
Apprenticeships / OJT Housing allowance
Flight Schools Up to $10,000 per year (Still excludes private pilots licences)
LACAS Student can take multiple tests up to $1460.00 per year
Housing & Book Payments Housing & Book Payments
Housing (DOD - BAH E-5 w/Dependents) (Example for full time training)
▪ Boston $2,274.00▪ Worcester $1,458.00▪ Springfield $ 1,407.00▪ Plymouth $1,704.00▪ Haverhill $1,836.00
Books and Supplies Up to $1000.00 per year
Yellow Ribbon Program Yellow Ribbon Program
For 100%-eligible Ch. 33 veterans or dependents Active duty members are ineligible
Intended to pay for costs not covered by the basic payments
Dollar-matching program between the school and VA Veteran will be responsible for any remaining costs
Yellow Ribbon Program is not guaranteed Limited availability—first come, first serve Optional participation by the school
A list of participating schools can be found on the VA web site: www.gibill.va.gov
Additional Payment Additional Payment Provisions Provisions 100% Distance Education (On Line / Correspondence) gets 50%
BAH Rate (Must be 51% enrolled or greater) BAH goes with Zip of School – Payments Effective of 10/1/2011
Interval payments no longer paid
Students eligible for Voc Rehab (Chapter 31) can choose Chapter 33 BAH
Applying for Chapter 33 Applying for Chapter 33
Veterans and active duty members: VA Form 22-1990 or online using VONAPP
Have on hand school information, bank routing and account numbers, DD-214
Transferees: VA Form 22-1990e or VONAPP Transferors must first complete a TEB and be approved (link to
TEB portal available on www.gibill.va.gov)
If eligible under another chapter, electing Ch. 33 is irrevocable!If eligible under another chapter, electing Ch. 33 is irrevocable!
Applying for Chapter 33 Applying for Chapter 33
VA Form 22-1990, Application for Education Benefits
After applying, visit the campus veterans certifying official who can certify your enrollment to the VA.
You’ll need to fill out a FAFSA (Important)
The VA has eliminated ALL duplication of VA benefits
You cannot receive benefits until your enrollment has been certified. You must visit the certifying official before each term
commences.
Applying for Chapter 33
Transferring EntitlementTransferring Entitlement
Determine eligibility to transfer via TEB
DoD may allow an individual to transfer entitlement to one or more dependents if he/she — Has served at least 6 years in the Armed Forces; and Agrees to serve at least another 4 years in the Armed Forces, some
exceptions.
Spouses may use transferred benefits after 6 years of service; expires 15 years after members separates/retires
Children may use after 10 years of service, and between the ages of 18 – 26
Spouse & Dependent need to fill out a FAFSA
Effective 10/1/11 PHS & NOAA are eligible to transfer
Caveats of Transferring Caveats of Transferring Entitlement Entitlement An individual approved to transfer may:
Transfer up to 36 months of benefits (unless DoD/DHS restricts number of months an individual may transfer).
Transfer to spouse or children in any amount up to amount transferor has available or amount approved by DoD/DHS.
Revoke or modify a transfer request for any unused benefits unless the 15-year eligibility period has expired.
NOT transfer benefits to a new dependent once the transferor is no longer a member of Armed Forces.
DoD Transferability of Education DoD Transferability of Education BenefitsBenefits
Step 1- Individuals may apply to transfer benefits using the on-line transfer of benefits (TEB) application at:
https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/TEB/
Or
Find the TEB link athttp://www.gibill.va.gov
Complete SOUComplete SOU
If applicable to you…
https://minuteman.ngb.army.mil/benefits
NOTE: This step is only required if youowe an extension to your MSO.
74
Step 2: Dependent Files VA Form 22-Step 2: Dependent Files VA Form 22-1990e1990e
Defining ApprenticeshipDefining Apprenticeship
What is an apprentice? An apprentice is a person who works for another person in
order to learn a trade.
What are the annual requirements of an approved apprentice training program? 2,000 On-the-Job Training hours + 150 hours of classroom
instruction.
How long are apprentice training programs? The duration of the program varies according to trade. The
employee becomes a certified journey worker at the conclusion of the apprentice period.
Benefits of Program SupportBenefits of Program Support
Employer benefits: Excellent recruiting and retention tool. Creates additional incentive to enhance employee performance.
Employee benefits: Augments entry-level wage during full duration of apprentice period. Unlocks MGIB benefits earned through military service that may
otherwise go unused. Gain state recognition of journeyworker status in chosen trade.
State benefits: An influx of federal military benefit dollars into
the Massachusetts economy that would otherwise go unused … and unspent!
Other State Education Other State Education ProgramsPrograms
Massachusetts Categorical Tuition Waiver Waives tuition at Public Colleges and Universities Can be used for undergraduate/graduate Classes must be state supported Veteran must be a Massachusetts resident
Massachusetts National Guard Tuition and Fee Waiver Waives tuition and fees at Public Colleges and Universities
for ACTIVE Mass National Guard members Program pays up to 130 undergraduate credit hours
QuestionsQuestions
State Approving Agency for GI Bill State Approving Agency for GI Bill ProgramsPrograms
State Approving Agency for GI Bill State Approving Agency for GI Bill ProgramsPrograms
Executive Office of Laborand Workforce Development
Division of Apprentice Training