Post 9/11 ERA Veterans Gold Card Initiative Webinar November 8 th, 2011: 2:00 - 3:00.

Post 9/11 ERA Veterans’Gold Card Initiative Webinar

November 8th, 2011: 2:00 - 3:00

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Michael QualterMichael QualterUnit Chief – WIA PerformanceUnit Chief – WIA Performance

Employment and Training Administration


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GERRI FIALADeputy Assistant SecretaryEmployment and Training Administration

JOSEPH JUAREZDeputy Assistant SecretaryVeterans’ Employment and Training Service


Gold Card InitiativeGold Card Initiative Overview Overview

On August 5, 2011, President Obama announced a comprehensive plan to lower veteran unemployment and ensure service members leave the military “career-ready”

On November 7, 2011 the President announced further details of this plan


–That announcement includes the availability of a “Gold Card” for Post 9/11 Era Veterans

–The Gold Card Initiative is a joint effort between ETA and VETS



What is the Gold Card? An online certificate downloaded and printed

by Post 9/11 Era Veterans

Gold Cards are also available through Transition Assistant Program (TAP) Employment Workshops

A source of basic information and for presentation at One-Stop Career Centers

Provides participants with access to enhanced core and intensive services



Gold Card Services Combines skill assessment, career

coaching, job search assistance and follow-up

Covers a 6 month period to ‘jump start’ the participant’s reconnection to the civilian labor force

Services are both in-person and online



Gold Card InitiativeGold Card Initiative In-person Services In-person Services

In-person Services Comprehensive Assessment (Veterans

and One-Stop staff are encouraged to fully access on-line assessment tools)

Development of an Individual Development Plan

Monthly contact from an assigned case manager for 6 months


Gold Card InitiativeGold Card InitiativeIntake and EligibilityIntake and Eligibility

The Gold Card does NOT change any intake procedures under Veterans’ Priority of Service

The Gold Card does NOT change any eligibility criteria for DVOP/LVER or WIA services

For Post 9/11 Era Veterans accessing One-Stops, the Gold Card simply adds the eligibility for the enhanced set of in-person services

In conjunction with the existing procedures for determining eligibility for DVOP/LVER or WIA services, Post 9/11 Era status will be determined

Separate verification of Post 9/11 Era status is NOT required


Gold Card InitiativeGold Card InitiativeRoles and ResponsibilitiesRoles and Responsibilities

VETS has committed to supporting this Initiative by increasing the delivery of intensive services by DVOP specialists and LVER staff

ETA has committed to supporting this Initiative by increasing the delivery of intensive services by WIA staff

DVOP, LVER or other staff will provide the client with appropriate services, such as resume development, referral to training, and job referral

State and local officials are encourage to take the necessary initiatives to handle increased workload


Gold Card InitiativeGold Card InitiativeETA Online ServicesETA Online Services

My Next Move for Veterans Self-service career exploration tool

customized for veterans

Enhanced look-up by branch of service and military code or title

Translate military occupation to civilian careers for job search and resume-writing

Find related training and job listings



CareerOneStop Veterans Resources

The CareerOneStop Veterans

ReEmployment site is the one-stop

location for employment, training and

financial help after military service



CareerOneStop Veterans resources provide links to: Transition Resources

Information about Unemployment Benefits

Military-to-Civilian Job Search



My Next Move for Veterans– http://www.mynextmove.org/vets/

CareerOneStop Veterans resources– http://www.careeronestop.org/

VetsJobs

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