Recruiting Veterans Veterans re-entering into what we have created by Eric Ferguson

Veterans are trying to re-enter into what we have created

Common Experiences from the Military Basic training; 8-13 weeks depending on service Measured and held accountable to results Respect for leadership and etiquette Punctuality Discipline These are generalizations of course

Job Training Varies MOS or military occupational specialty (Army, Air Force or Marines) or rating (Navy) Google an MOS; very good results on ones I tried Examples: 11B (11 Bravo), 76Y MOS Officer and NCO leadership training Often not on resumes

Discharge Papers (DD 214) Best practice includes not asking Perceived disabilities People discharged for behaviour acceptable now The veteran can tell you what is on the DD 214 discharge papers

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ESGR/ Employer Support of Guard and Reserve http://www.esgr.mil/Employers/How-ESGR-Can-Help.aspx Hiring a Guardsman or a Reservist makes good business sense. These are disciplined and skilled workers who display pride, leadership, responsibility, and professionalism in what they do. They understand the mission of their civilian jobs and make it a priority to get results, all while displaying a strong work ethic. Service members often possess advanced skills, certifications, education, and are more valuable employees. They also recognize their employment is an essential element in sustaining the All-Volunteer Force for the future.

USERRA For service of less than <31 days - the next work period on the first day after duty ends, taking into account safe travel home plus an eight-hour rest period. >30 days <181 days, the service member must submit an application for reemployment within 14 days of release from service. >180 days, an application for reemployment must be submitted within 90 days of release from service. USERRA requires service members provide advance written or verbal notice Able (but are not required) to use accrued vacation or annual leave while performing military duty.

Recruiting Resources #1 Ask on your application Capture branch, MOS/rating, dates, and rank at discharge #2 Networking Who are the veterans within your organization? Referrals

LinkedIn techniques “google x-raying” Example: ((site:www.linkedin.com AND (inurl:linkedin.com/pub/ OR inurl:linkedin.com/in/)) AND -dir) "urbana-champaign, illinois area" "army"

LinkedIn LinkedIn Group Examples https://www.linkedin.com/groups/47803/jobs Army https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2475653 Army Infantry

Web Resources https://www.dol.gov/vets/ahaw/ Hiring Veterans: A Step-by-Step Toolkit for Employers US Dept of Labor

Web Resources https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/ada/r/ IllinoisJobLink Veteran resumes have a flag Use “new” Refine Search options Refine by different options including by Veteran status and County Next slide is an example

Web Resources Hire Heroes USA https://www.hireheroesusa.org/ There is a cost This group mainly helps with resumes and LinkedIn profiles – they do have openings but their focus is not job boarding Next slide is an example of openings listed there

Web Resources

Web Resources According to Randy Van Vickle, IDES (unemployment Office), posting jobs on Illinois Job Link automatically goes to National Labor Exchange website http://us.jobs/national-labor-exchange.asp http://www.directemployers.org/about/

Social Organizations American Legion, VFW, AmVets, etc.

Additional Web Resources www.cool.army.mil

Web Resources National Resource Directory https://www.vets.gov/employment/employers/ The National Resource Directory, a collaborative partnership among the Departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs, offers vetted resources related to employment for both employers and injured Service Members. Seemed there were no Champaign area jobs - you cannot browse by zip code - only search

Web Resources Helmets to Hardhats https://www.helmetstohardhats.org/ 1 job found for our general Illinois area

Contacts IDES - Illinois Department of Employment Security Illinois Job Link and Employer Support Danita Lust Business Services Coordinator 1307 North Mattis Avenue Champaign, Illinois 61821 217-278-5732  fax 217-278-5726 Danita.Lust@illinois.gov

Contacts IDES - Illinois Department of Employment Security Randy Van Vickle Local Veteran Employment Representative (LVER) IDES 442 0296 x 102 217-442-0282 x 102     Randy.VanVickle@illinois.gov

Contacts IDES - Illinois Department of Employment Security Heather Caudill Veterans Outreach Specialist 1307 North Mattis Avenue Champaign, IL 61821 Office: (217) 278-5722 Heather.Caudill@illinois.gov

Contacts University of Illinois/VA Jason Abrams Vet Success on Campus Counselor Center for Wounded Veterans in Higher Education   908 W Nevada St Urbana, IL 61801 T: 217-244-3701 jason.abrams@va.gov

Contacts Robbie Walker Veteran’s Service Officer Illinois Dept of Veterans’ Affairs IL National Guard Armory 600 E. University Urbana IL 61802 T: 217-278-3388 robbie.walker@illinois.gov Lashunda Hall lashunda.hall@illinois.gov

Contacts Cody Lewis HCHV Community Employment Coordinator US Dept of Veterans Affairs 1900 E Main St Danville IL 61832 T: 217-554-5402 M: 217-213-4672 cody.lewis@va.gov

At ease! Questions?