robert humes on behalf of state hr may 19, 2014 enterprise-wide veteran strategy overview
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Robert Humes
On behalf of State HR
May 19, 2014
Enterprise-wide Veteran Strategy Overview
Agenda• Military Skill & Experience Translation
Tools
• Veterans Fellowship Program (VFP)
• Camo 2 Commerce
• Next Steps
• Questions
Military Skill & Experience Translation
ToolsWays To Use These
Tools
• Review applications
• Target job announcements for veteran population
• Source potential applicants
Military Employee Populations
• Enlisted Service Members (Non-Commissioned Officers)
• Officers (Commissioned)
• Guard/Reserve vs. Active Duty
MyNextMove.Org/VETS
Military Skill & Experience Translation Tools
Military.com/Skills-Translator/MOS-Translator
Reviewing Applications
• Look for similarities in keywords located on both your job announcement and the veteran's application materials. Use the tools to search these words and phrases to establish whether or not the applicant is competitive.
Targeting Job Announcements
• Veterans strongly encouraged to apply; Army Personnel Specialist and Navy Yeomen strongly encouraged to apply.
• Use tools to find the military specialty code that matches your job class/title. Next, research the normal duties and assignments associated with the military specialty code.
Questions Insights
Washington State Veterans Fellowship
Program (VFP)Brief Overview
• NW Edge Program Pre-requisite
• Targeted job shadow opportunity
• 40 non-consecutive hours; no more than 8 hours in one agency; 4 hours with one coach
• 25 Fellows (pilot phase); 5-6 per quarter; All applications screened and vetted
• Fellows develop meaningful information to close gaps; Build networks
Vets Apply Online www.careers.wa.go
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Vets Apply Online www.careers.wa.go
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5-6 Qualified Vets are matched with Vet Corps Employment
Specialist
5-6 Qualified Vets are matched with Vet Corps Employment
Specialist
OFM crosswalks transferable skills and provides candidates with list of potential
coaches
OFM crosswalks transferable skills and provides candidates with list of potential
coaches
Candidates become responsible for scheduling their shadow time with coaches
Candidates become responsible for scheduling their shadow time with coaches
Candidates and coaches participate in engaging shadows
Candidates and coaches participate in engaging shadows
Coaches and candidates provide feedback on experiences
Coaches and candidates provide feedback on experiences
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Questions Insights
Camo 2 Commerce
Brief Overview
• Community Partnership
• OJT; Non-permanent direct employment opportunities; 50% wage reimbursement
• Union Parters Notified
• MOU Being Prepared for Signature (OFM/PacMtn)
• WDVA Tested Pilot
• WSDOT active particpant
Agency identifies temporary opportunity
Agency identifies temporary opportunity
Agency contacts C2C employer reps with position description or job announcementAgency contacts C2C employer reps with position description or job announcement
C2C reps fills request from Agency within five working days
C2C reps fills request from Agency within five working days
Agency Veterans Employment Specialist completes the OJT training plan
Agency Veterans Employment Specialist completes the OJT training plan
Employee and Agency sign the plan; employee is on-boarded and trained as usual
Employee and Agency sign the plan; employee is on-boarded and trained as usual
At the end of the temporary assignment C2C reps process salary reimbursements
At the end of the temporary assignment C2C reps process salary reimbursements
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Questions Insights
Next Steps• Measure all strategies during pilot year
• Aggressively share stories and working models
• Support & Participate in VERG
• Network across all military services ; Ask Questions
• Continue to be a leading and active partner in the NW Edge Program on JBLM
Robert HumesTalent Acquisition & Retention
ManagerWashington State
Department of [email protected]
(360) 725-7496@BobbyHumes
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