ELEMENT 5 Licensing, Certification, and Apprenticeship Information

Licensing, Certification, and Apprenticeship Information Purpose To inform members of Licensure and Certification requirements to increase employability.

Licensing, Certification, and Apprenticeship Information In addition to skills/experience from military May be required by law What employers seek Promotion Competitive with civilian peers Advantages in military career

Licensing, Certification, and Apprenticeship Information Credentialing Licensure Government-issued Federal/State standards Mandatory Certification Non-Government Prof. Assoc. standards Typically optional

Licensing, Certification, and Apprenticeship Information http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/licensing_certification.asp G.I. Bill

Licensing, Certification, and Apprenticeship Information

Licensing, Certification, and Apprenticeship Information The Department of Labor American Job Centers (DOL AJC) http://www.careeronestop.org/CREDENTIALING/CredentialingHome.asp

Licensing, Certification, and Apprenticeship Information Learn a trade Training contract for set duration Complete = job cert. or journeyman status $ while training Increased skill = increased salary

Licensing, Certification, and Apprenticeship Information RESOURCES VA G.I. Bill for exams and apprenticeship training VA VEAP VA Chapter 31 – Vocational Rehabilitation Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Community Based Organizations Veteran Service Organizations Local Funding Non-profit Organizations Employers

Licensing, Certification, and Apprenticeship Information QUESTIONS?