Civilian Orientation Launching Careers • <..L What is Civilian Acculturation? Civilian acculturation is the process of integrating new civilian employees into an organization and equipping them to become successful and produ ctive. While many agencies understand that making a favorable first impression through the recruitment process is important, it is often not reinforced during a new hire's first year on the job. We must focus and invest in effectively integrating our most valuable resource -our people. The AF Civilian Pin All AF civilians completing the course will be awarded the Air Force Civilian Pin. This pin signifies the importance of civilian professional development and the contributions Air Force civilians make to the Air Force. The AF Acculturation processwi ll include: AF New Employee Orientation (NEO) Course Supervisor and Sponsor Guide Welcome Packets Unit Orientation Unit/Base Tour •Training Templates For more information about the pin, Contact the Force Development Civilian Training Office at: 605-5913. Why Do We Need Acculturation? To survive in today’s highly competitive market To improve retention of new employees • To ensure employees have a good first impression of AF To give supervisors a mechanism to help guide employees through their first year To help new employees get "up to speed" more quickly To reduce the anxiety of a new employee which can impede his/her ability to learn thejo b To develop realistic job expectations, positive attitudes. and job satisfaction About the Course The AF NEO Course is the cornerstone of the acculturation process and is designed for the new AF Civilian. This course provides comprehensive knowledge and understanding of AF mission and traditions. You will find information about: Air Force Heritage Customs and Courtesies Core Values Core Competencies Force Development Personnel Administration Visit the AF New Employee Orientation Course Today https://golearn.adls.af.mil/login.aspx On the left side, go to Course List Click the New Employee Orientation tab Select the AF NEO Course Retired Military OR AF NEO Course Click "Take/Resume Course" Health, Safety and Security It l'O <..L Vandenberg POC is the Civilian Training Office at 605-5913 All new AF Civilians must complete the NEO course within the first 90 days of employment. The course utilizes a muhi ·media approach (videos and elearning). Start today by going to: https://golearn.adls.af.mil/login.aspx If you have any questions about the AF NEO course, contact: Future Learning Division, USAF Personnel Professiona l Development School, Eaker Center for Professional Development at (334) 953-3045, DSN 493- 3045 or email to: ecpd.hr@maxwcll.af.mil.