Post on 23-Feb-2016
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“From the front lines to the power lines.”
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Pilot Companies
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“Today’s veterans can serve as the next generation of energy leadership.”
– U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu
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Pilot Companies share best practices and learn from each other
Collaboration to create a National Template for all utilities
Building relationships with key connection points in military and other government agencies that provide support
Center for Energy Workforce Development creating blueprint for others to follow
How will it work?
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“Ready Now”: transition directly to energy jobs with on-the-job training (e.g. Security Officers)
Those requiring some post-secondary education (e.g. Telecommunications Technician)
Veterans requiring extensive post-secondary education (e.g. Medic)
Phased-in Approach
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Targeted outreach and support for former military personnel from recruiting to employment including career navigation website, career coaching and mentoring before and after exiting service
A clearly defined system of competencies and industry-recognized credentials that are linked to employment opportunities and advancement.
Accelerated education pathways and a strong education network of post-secondary institutions that support the process
Employer involvement and collaboration in all phases leading to employment
Program Components
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http://www.troopstoenergyjobs.com/
Troops to Energy Jobs Website
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Veterans have unique needs transitioning to civilian employment and customized coaching is essential
Coaches help Veterans transition from military through training to jobs
Virtual Career Coaches – Ready Now Veterans Local Career Coaches – all other Veterans
Coaches will remain with Veteran until 6 months after hire
Career Coaching
Energy Competency Tier Model for Skilled Technician Positions in Energy Efficiency,Energy Generation and Energy Transmission and Distribution
Stackable Credentials
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Tier 6–8 Job Specific Skills/Credentials• Associate Degree• Boot Camp / Apprenticeship for College
Credit• Accelerated Associate Degree
Tier 4–5 Industry Fundamentals• Energy Industry Fundamentals
Certificate
Tier 1–3 Basic Training• Energy Industry
Employability Skills Certificate / WorkKeys
• National Career Readiness Certificate
Occupation-Specific Requirements
Occupation-Specific Technical
Occupation-Specific Knowledge Areas
Industry-Specific Technical
Industry-Wide Technical
Workplace Requirements
Academic Requirements
Personal Effectiveness
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College Credit for Service Member Training
Bridge Curriculum if
required
Credentials and
Requirements for
Employment
Accelerated Education Pathways
For In-demand Positions Engineers Line workers Plant operators Technicians Pipefitters/pipelayers/welders Security officers
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Troops to Energy Jobs Resource Guide– contains resources on recruiting, hiring, and retaining
the Veterans Mentoring Toolkit
– provides structure for the first several months of the mentor/mentee working together to ensure a successful transition from the military to the civilian workplace.
Resources for
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The opportunity to learn about careers that match their military training and experience
A customized approach for career navigation into the energy industry
Mentoring and virtual networking with connections to other Veterans who have transitioned to the energy industry
Accelerated training opportunities as Veterans shift to industry careers
Stackable credentials that are portable from company to company Jobs in an industry that is stable and growing
Benefits to Veterans
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Navigating the many organizations out there for Veterans is difficult
Utilities need a company wide strategy with all internal stakeholders engaged
Although clearly a value for Veterans, Career Coaching seen as additional work by pipeline organizations
Lessons Learned
Connecting Veterans
To Rewarding Energy Careers
For more information, contact:
Ann RandazzoExecutive Director
Center for Energy Workforce Development701 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.Washington, D.C. 20004-2696703-237-7927
ann@cewd.org
www.cewd.org