Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (AF COOL) U.S. AIR FORCE TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAPS) BRIEFING

Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (AF COOL) CCAF/DEAO: Mr. Russell M. Gray – Director Mr. Benito Perez – Program Manager Mr. Steven Gunter – Lead Purchasing Agent (BAH) Mr. Damien Pierce – Purchasing Agent (BAH) Mr. Thomas Merrett – Program Support (D3) Contact Info: DSN / (334) https ://afvec.langley.af.mil/afvec/Public/COOL/Default.aspx Facebook:

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In Service: –May be required for an occupation –Contributes to personal and professional development –Enhances promotion potential Post-Service: –May be required by law or employer –Can lead to higher pay and improved prospects for promotion –Demonstrates to civilian employers that training and skills attained in the military are on part with those gained through traditional civilian pathways In a 2010 SHRM poll, 60% of employers cited translating military skills to civilian job experience as a challenge to hiring employees with military experience

Air Force COOL Who is eligible? What does AF COOL provide? Identifies credentials directly related to specialties; provides skill gap analysis; available on AF COOL website Funding for credentials; $4,500 Lifetime Cap; apply via AFAEMS Unlimited AFSC specialty-related credentials; up to cap Unlimited leadership/management credentials (SNCOs) (i.e. Project Mgmt Professional) What will AF COOL fund? Credentialing exams Fees Credentialing application/administration fees Credentialing coursework and books Recertification fees up to the lifetime cap

Required Qualifications: Current and passing PT test Not have a current UIF Not be currently on a control roster Not have a referral EPR Must be Enlisted on Title 10 or Title 32 (502 F)Active Duty Status Credential or License must be completed while on Active Duty

Air Force COOL Mechanic (Airframe & Powerplant) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified Manager (CM) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) CompTIA Security+ ce 767+ Credentials! Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Certified Petroleum Apprentice (CPA) Level 1 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certified Safety Professional (CSP) National Council Licensure Examination for Practical/Vocational Nurses (NCLEX-PN) Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

Airman goes back into system and Request AF COOL Funding Airman selects credential and enrolls in AF COOL (Provides supporting Documentation) Airman provides verification of score completion/ Completes EOC Survey Supervisor approves AF COOL Verifies Eligibility and Processes Payment Airman takes test

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Questions should be directed to the AF COOL office: DSN: Comm: (334) AF COOL Website:

Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (AF COOL) 2016