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JAN is a service of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy.
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Veterans’ Issues
Speakers:
Anne Hirsh, M.S., JAN Co-Director
Lisa Stern, Veterans Workforce Consultant
Bob Foley, Wounded Warrior Program Manager
Employment features of the
National Resource Directory
A website for wounded warriors, Service Members, Veterans, their families, caregivers and those who support them
A collaboration between the Departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs
An access point to nearly 14,000 government and non-government services and resources at the national, state and local levels that support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration
What is the National Resource Directory?
Federal, state and local government agencies
Veterans service organizations
Non-profit and community-based organizations
Academic institutions and professional associations
“Suggest a Resource”
Participation Policy
Sources of Information
Subject Categories on the NRD
Benefits & Compensation Education & Training Employment Family & Caregiver Support Health Homeless Assistance Housing Transportation & Travel Volunteer Opportunities Other Services & Resources
Employment Section of the NRD
Transitioning from the Military to a Civilian Career Specialized Support and Information for Wounded
Warriors Employer Resources Employment FAQs
https://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov/home/about_us/frequently_asked_questions/employment
Career Exploration Tools
Transition Assistance
Working for the Federal Government
Self-Employment & Business Ownership
Apprenticeship, Licensing, Credentialing & Certification
Resources Specifically for Military Spouses
Military to Civilian Skills Translators
Job Listings & Placement Assistance
Industry Specific Career Training
Mentoring & Internships
Employment Laws & Veterans' Preference
Information on Unemployment Benefits
Transitioning from the Military to a Civilian Career
Specialized Support & Information for Employers
Specialized Support for Wounded Warriors Employment Support Programs & Related Services Workplace Accommodations for Acquired Injuries
Employer Resources Resources for Finding Veteran Job Candidates Employment Laws & Regulations Employer Associations Supporting Veterans in the Workplace Information for Federal Employers & Federal Contractors
Resources for Finding Veteran Job Candidates
America’s Heroes at Work Step-by-Step Toolkit for Employers
A toolkit designed assist and educate employers who have made the proactive decision to include transitioning Service Members, Veterans and wounded warriors in their recruitment and hiring initiatives.
http://www.americasheroesatwork.gov/forEmployers/HiringToolkit
Six Steps
Step 1: Design a Strategy Step 2: Create a Welcoming and Educated Workplace Step 3: Actively Recruit Veterans, Wounded Warriors and
Military Spouses Step 4: Hire Qualified Veterans and Learn how to
Accommodate Wounded Warriors Step 5: Promote an Inclusive Workplace to Retain
Veteran Employees Step 6: Keep Helpful Tools and Resources at your
Fingertips
Copyright. Unpublished Work. Raytheon Company.Customer Success Is Our Mission is a registered trademark of Raytheon Company.
“Veteran Hiring at Raytheon.”
Bob Foley
Wounded Warrior
Program Manager;
8 November, 2011
Raytheon’s Case for Hiring Veterans:
Experienced in using our technology, products, and services. Familiarity with our customers and their missions. To recognize our veterans for their contributions to our
company. We share a bond in the desire to help protect our country. They bring technical and leadership skills, enhanced through
military experience, that can be applied to our positions. Many have security clearances through DOD or other
agencies.
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RTN Armed Services Support
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We’ll provide NoDoubt™ solutions that work flawlessly
We’ll support your families while you’re deployed
We’ll support you if you were wounded or injured during combat
We’ll support you as you enter the next phase of your life
We’ll support you as you gain new skills to compete for 21st Century IT jobs
We’ll support you as you transition to the civilian workforce
RTN’s Veteran & WW Hiring Strategy:
How we attract, network, and recruit both veterans and wounded warriors...
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Operation Phoenix
Mission
To attract, recruit and retain Military Veteran Talent
Vision
Build a strong and cooperative partnership with the military community to attain win-win situations
Develop a talent pipeline with military departments and support agencies to establish and maintain a steady stream of highly qualified and diverse military candidates to fill the myriad number of open positions at Raytheon
Continue to aggressively assist Veterans, Wounded Warriors and spouses obtain meaningful and productive employment with Raytheon
Develop a Community of Practice to support and mentor Raytheon military veterans
Objective
Deploy a fully standardized Operation Phoenix recruiting plan across the enterprise in 2011
Operation Phoenix Branded approach on attracting, recruiting and retaining
veterans and their spouses and caregivers to Raytheon. Working to leverage the enterprise for attracting military
talent through our Talent Acquisition (TA) efforts:– RTN-TA attends over 50 veteran-related career fairs, hiring expos, and
outreach events each year across the country.
– TA is seeking to capture our outreach efforts & to be more “systematic” in order to yield positive, measureable recruiting-results.
– RTN’s outreach, recruiting, support, and involvement with military related associations, advocates, and other government agencies are growing rapidly
Department of Labor “Toolkit for Employers”: (http://www.americasheroesatwork.gov/forEmployers/HiringToolkit.)
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Operation Phoenix: Raytheon TA-Team RMS: (1) Derek RTSC: (1) Steve IDS: (1) Claude IIS: (1) Linwood NCS: (1) Kevin SAS: (1) Jaime Corp: (1) Bob
(and a supporting Raytheon team of approximately 72,000.)
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Tips to Consider: Don’t imply hiring unless it’s likely. (Possibility versus
probability.) Don’t seek to source or network at DOD/VA hospitals.
(They’re for healing not hiring.) Be aware of personal responsibility & its implications: Very
important to military professionals. (ie: You are the company.) HR-Build a “Vet Mentor” network internally to help new
veteran-hires. Think about workforce development & careers for vets. Vets trust vets: Advocate for & use your vet-team both
internally & externally.
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Questions ?
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NEW Employment
Features
National Resource Directory
Updated Employment FAQs
Are there any special hiring authorities for Veterans seeking federal employment opportunities?
How can I find out about job openings in my local community, as well as jobs in the federal government?
How do I translate my military training and experience into civilian terms?
If I need some assistance with my job search, who can I contact?
What are some of the employment-related laws that protect me as a Veteran and what are my rights and responsibilities under each?
What is Veterans Preference for Federal employment?
NEW: Veterans Job Bank (Beta)
The Veterans Job Bank was created in coordination with private industry leaders such as Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, SimplyHired, LinkedIn, BranchOut and Monster.
A highlight of the search capability is a military occupational code (MOC) translator that will take the user’s military job and convert it into civilian job skills, which then can be used to select specific real world skills/jobs he or she wishes to include in their search.
Job Search Widget: https://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov/home/job_search_widget
Example: MOS Translation - 11B
11B – Infantryman (US Army) Construction Laborers Correctional Officers and Jailers Emergency Management Specialists Fire-line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators Police Patrol Officers Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Security Guards Training and Development Managers/Specialists Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer
Tagging Job Opportunities
Instructions for Employer Participation https://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov/home/
instructions_for_employer_participation An overview of the JobPosting schema Instructions for employers on how to “tag” job
postings Resources/tools that simplify implementation.
How to Stay Connected to the NRD
GovDelivery: Subscribe for updates on the NRD home page
RSS feeds (all news, subjects, locations):https://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov/rss/index
Social Media LinkedIn Facebook Twitter @NRDgov
Email: [email protected]
Situations and Solutions
Veterans’ Issues
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ExampleA retired Army medic had difficulty managing stress in
the workplace due to her PTSD. Her stress intolerance was intensified when she heard the emergency medical helicopter arrive and depart from the hospital where she worked as a nurse.
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Accommodation The nurse was reassigned to a
vacant position on a unit that
was far from the heli-pad so
she rarely heard the helicopter.
During times when the
helicopter staff would practice
maneuvers in her area she
was allowed to work a
flexible schedule.
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ExampleA veteran with PTSD was working for state government
on a team project. The employer decided to move the team’s office to the basement of a building. Once the move occurred, the veteran realized that the noises in the basement were triggering memories of explosions and causing flare ups of his PTSD. He asked that the team be moved to a different location.
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ACCOMMODATION: The employer did not want to move the entire team but
was able to find an office on the first floor of the same building for the veteran. The rest of the team remained in the basement, but team meetings were held upstairs.
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ExampleA wounded service member was returning to his civilian
office job in a manufacturing plant. He had a TBI, which caused seizures. He had to periodically travel through the plant and his employer was concerned about him having a seizure and getting hurt by machinery or industrial vehicles.
Veterans’ Issues
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ACCOMMODATION: The employer established a route of travel for all
employees walking through the plant, away from machinery and separate from the industrial vehicle route of travel.
Veterans’ Issues
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ExamplePrior to entering the service, a veteran had been a
heavy equipment mechanic. However, one of his arms was amputated during his military service and he could no longer repair large, heavy equipment.
Veterans’ Issues
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ACCOMMODATION: He decided to try self-employment, specializing in small
equipment repair. He purchased a multi-lift and overhead hoist to hold the equipment while he worked on it.
Veterans’ Issues
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ExampleA heating/cooling technician had a burn injury on his
waist and chest from a service connected injury. He had difficulty wearing the polyester uniform required by his employer.
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ACCOMMODATION: His employer had uniforms custom made for him out of
cotton.
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