ueda summit 2013 - awards of excellence - talent development - operation reentry north carolina
DESCRIPTION
As part of Operation Reentry North Carolina, East Carolina University, Pitt Community College, the City of Greenville and local manufacturers collaborate to provide unemployed and exiting veterans a two-week residential training course entitled Tools for Advanced Manufacturing for Veterans. The course addresses the needs of both veterans entering the civilian workforce and of local manufacturers seeking technically-skilled, leadership-oriented workers. Participants may earn two national credentials: Lean/6 Sigma white belt from ECU and an OSHA 30 card from OSHA. Classes are held at the university, community college, city hall and local manufacturing facilities. The goal of this targeted training is to capitalize on veteran knowledge experience, position them to contribute at local firms, and facilitate their successful reintegration. Throughout the program, participants use the ACT WorkKeys assessment for career counseling; access on-line classes that offer soft and core skill development; interact with counselors to explore options for skill development or additional formal education; and receive training in innovation. The program measures its success by credentialing and engaging veterans with local manufacturing firms or in further education, and by assessing both employee and employer satisfaction. Local firms host classes, sponsor lunches, and assist in “speed interviews” to introduce companies and prospective employees. The City of Greenville provides recreation passes for the veterans and their families and secures lodging for the veterans and their families. Registration costs are supported by ECU’s Champions of Freedom Fund. While veterans prepare to begin civilian careers, their families are introduced to Greenville and its diverse opportunities and services. Read the Case Study: http://universityeda.org/value-to-members/best-practice-sharing/awards-of-excellence/awards-of-excellence-2013-finalists/operation-reentry-north-carolina-tools-for-advanced-manufacturing-for-veterans/TRANSCRIPT
28OCT2013
Operation Reentry North Carolina:
Tools for
Advanced Manufacturing
for U.S. Veterans
Ruthann Cage, East Carolina UniversityCarl Rees, City of Greenville, NC
28OCT2013
Community-based Model of Veteran/Family Wellness and Reintegration
• Health & Wellness
• Education
• Economic Opportunity
Rehabilitation ★ Resiliency ★ Reintegration
ORNC
28OCT2013 Rehabilitation ★ Resiliency ★ Reintegration
28OCT2013 Rehabilitation ★ Resiliency ★ Reintegration
OUTCOMES
• 100% passed National exams for OSHA 30 and Lean/Six Sigma White Belt to receive certifications
• 100% took ACT Work Keys tests; 42% received highest scores possible
• 100% interviewed with 8 company HR representatives
• 33% called for 2nd interviews with Greenville, NC firms
• 22% offered positions with Greenville, NC firms
• 28% offered positions outside of Greenville, NC
• 40 servicemembers on wait list for next class
• Today, 2nd class starts its 2nd week
28OCT2013 Rehabilitation ★ Resiliency ★ Reintegration
Replicablity/Expansion
• 2014-15 expand to 12 courses with Golden Leaf Foundation & Industry Support
• Serve Ft. Bragg w/ Fayetteville Tech CC
• Serve Camp LeJeune/Cherry Point w/ Craven CC
• Serve Pope Air Force Base with Pitt CC
28OCT2013 Rehabilitation ★ Resiliency ★ Reintegration
ORNC “Rover”
28OCT2013
ORNC “Rover”
Mobile facility to deliver
• Tele-psychiatry & e-Behavioral Clinic• Navigate Counseling Clinic• Innovation Design Lab• Biofeedback Lab
