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DEVELOPING A NEW TALENT POOL:HOW TO CREATE & IMPLEMENT A MILITARY RECRUITMENT STRATEGY
Sean Kelley & Betta Beasley
THE MESSENGERS: WHY WE DO THIS
Social JusticeObligation
Legacy
Talent
Service Humanity
Passionate
“When it comes to U.S. military résumés, Silicon Valley is illiterate. It’s a shame…The American business world doesn’t know what to do with them.”
John Medved, Start-Up Nation
Lesson 1: Get Smart
Notes from slide 3Best practices: https://www.veteranjobsmission.com/leading-practiceshttp://militaryfriendly.com/http://vets.syr.edu/pdfs/guidetoleadingpractices.pdf Learning for recruiters: http://thevalueofaveteran.com/http://hireamericasheroes.org/events/upcoming-events/ Statistics – the How Many Q’s: http://www.jcs.mil/About/ChairmansOfficeofReintegration.aspx
Military 101
Recruiting Training
Network with Military Recruiters – they are all willing to help!
40,000 Resources - Literally
Notes from slide 5Best practices: https://www.veteranjobsmission.com/leading-practices/military-101-introduction-hiring-military-candidateshttps://www.veteranjobsmission.com/leading-practiceshttp://militaryfriendly.com/http://vets.syr.edu/pdfs/guidetoleadingpractices.pdf Learning for recruiters: http://thevalueofaveteran.com/http://hireamericasheroes.org/events/upcoming-events/ Statistics – the How Many Q’s: http://www.jcs.mil/About/ChairmansOfficeofReintegration.aspx
MLesson 2: Be Prepared for
Surprises
Lesson 3: Get to Know Veterans
“With kinship as the goal, other essential things fall into place;
without it, no justice, no peace.”Fr. Gregory Boyle, Tattoos on the
Heart
60K
Notes from slide 8Washington State DVA Women’s Conference: http://www.dva.wa.gov/women/women-veterans-summitTeam Red, White & Blue: http://www.teamrwb.org/A Job Can Change a Life, LinkedIn Talent Connect 2014: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z6pZp8Lu7E
Flag Waving & Charity
Not Required
Lesson 4: Make the Build vs Buy Decision Early
For the Buyers• Hire Purpose• Recruit Military • Think creatively about employing veteran-owned
businesses – NAVOBA
For the Builders• TRUST through knowledge and affinity• Pick a profile or two, translate and hunt• Low cost events – US Chamber, USO-Hire Heroes USA,
SACC, MOJO
Places to Start
Notes from slide 11Hire Purpose: https://www.hirepurpose.com/companiesRecruit Military: http://recruitmilitary.com/ (Local event: June 4)National Association of Veteran Owned Businesses: http://navoba.com/
Events: US Chamber of Commerce Foundation: http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/service-member-transition-summits USO – Hire Heroes USA Career Opportunity Days: https://www.hireheroesusa.org/career-opportunity-days/Service Academy Career Conference: https://sacc-jobfair.com/default.aspxMilitary MOJO: https://www.militarymojo.org/event-locations/
You had me at hello.
Lesson 5: Engage Your Hiring Leaders with a Plan
& Clear Ask
“When I wrote the VOW Act, this is exactly what I hoped and envisioned for all our nation’s veterans.”
Senator Patty Murray
Lesson 6: Be Bold and Creative
Case Study: Microsoft Software & Systems Academy
BUILD THE TALENT: HIDDEN PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT
Each Cohort focuses on a specific Applied Skills Learning Path. As we expand the program, a base may deliver more than one cohort at a time, focused on different Applied Skills Learning Paths. Passing the exam awards a MTA Certification.
Software Tester
Software Developer
Database & BI Administrator
Server & Cloud Administrator
Applied Skills Learning Paths
Exam 98-379 Software Testing Fundamentals
Exam 98-361 Software Development Fundamentals
Exam 98-364 Database Fundamentals
Exam 98-366 Networking Fundamentals
Required Program Entrance Exams
Security Administrator Exam 98-367 Security Fundamentals
MSSA PROGRAM - JBLM COHORT #2
SPC Ryen MacababbadMilitary Intelligence Systems Maintainer/Integrator
SSG Mark Switzer Cryptologic Linguist
MOS (Army)68W - Health Care Specialist: 292G - Food Service Specialist35P - Cryptologic Linguist: 335T - Military Intelligence Systems Maintainer/Integrator: 111B – Infantryman: 211C – Indirect Fire Infantryman: 1152H - Ah-64d Attack Pilot: 191B - Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic: 125N - Nodal Network Systems: 125S - Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainer: 1
25B- Information Technology Specialist: 174D - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Specialist: 1
91A – Commissioned Officer, Ordnance Branch: 1AFSC (Air Force)3P0X1 – Security Forces: 13D1X3 – RF Transmission System Technician: 1* All are US Citizens with Security Clearances
COMPONENTArmy: 15Air Force: 2
RANKEnlisted: 15Officer: 2
GENDERMale: 15Female: 2
MINORITY7
EDUCATION
GED: 1High School: 2Some College: 10Undergraduate: 2Graduate: 2
Lesson 7: Your Mission, If You Choose To Accept It
“Tempered radicals set themselves apart by successfully navigating a middle ground. They
recognize modest and doable choices in between, such as choosing their battles, creating
pockets of learning, and making way for small wins.”
Debra E. Meyerson, Tempered Radicals
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