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Agenda Introductions Military Transition: Demographics & Challenges Federal Programs Connecting Veterans The Way Forward Q&A Session

The Military’s Focus is to Win Battles Military's focus is to when battles however Military has recognized a gap between military service and transition to become a resiliency and functional member within the private sector

Transitioning Service Members Each year the armed forces separates between 240,000 and 360,000 service members. United States Marine Corps United States Navy United States Army United States Air Force United States Coast Guard

Transitioning Service Member Demographics Almost half of all those serving in Active Duty are younger than 25 and only 5.6% of those serving are 41 or older. Each branch has its own set of demographics: USAF tends to be older and USMC tend to be younger. Some services transitioning service members have better educational credentials than others. Bottom line is a plethora of service members with different needs and requirements. Screenshot/www.militaryonesource.mil

Transitioning Service Member Demographics Almost the entirety of Active Duty enlisted personnel have at least a high school diploma or a GED equivalent. Almost 1/5 of enlisted members have some sort of college degree. Over 80% of Active Duty officers have at least a bachelor's degree.

The Challenges with Transitioning Loss of comradery Struggle adapting to new culture outside of the military Loss of housing assistance and health care benefits Basic Housing Allowance Change in health care benefits (if not retiring) -Loss of comradery, associating with a whole new culture outside of the military -Housing Loss 1. A married Service Member living in Base Quarters utilizes the Basic Housing Allowance (BAH) to pay their rent. Base Quarters provides all utilities and yard maintenance are included. 2. When a Service Member separates from the Military after living in Base Quarters, they now have to come up with the money to make up for the BAH entitlement. 3. A married Service Member receives Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) it is an entitlement that makes up for the fact that married members are not allowed to have meal cards. 4. An a married E-4 separating from the military from Ft. Bragg, NC would lose $1161.00 BAH and $357.55 BAS totaling $1518.55 just from entitlements. http://www.economist.com/blogs/democracyinamerica/2014/11/veterans-day http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/PTSD-overview/basics/how-common-is-ptsd.asp

Version Number/Last Update The Challenges with Transitioning: Suicide In 2013, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs released a study that covered suicides from 1999 to 2010, which showed that roughly 22 veterans were committing suicide per day, or one every 65 minutes Version Number/Last Update

The Challenge with Transition: Employment Military Service members tend to leave their first job after transitioning within first 12-13 months of employment 20% of Veterans 18-24 are out of work Women tend to be higher for the national average for unemployment Change in work culture Work culture change – different language and lingo/EO/HR complain

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Military Life Cycle The Military Life Cycle is DoD’s response to the challenges with transition Marine For Life - not just a Veteran but a Veteran Marine Soldier for Life and other programs are being created The Military’s focus is to win wars but what is the Department of Defense’s response to the challenges with transition? This graphic is what DoD has created in attempt to a cradle to grave approach. What are we doing to help our Veterans? Each service has a different approach to this.

Version Number/Last Update Marine For Life Network The Marine For Life program established in 2002 has been the military trend setter in providing assistance and resources to Veterans. The Marine culture is not a Veteran but a Veteran Marine. Other services have or are building their own version of Marine For Life. Army: Soldier for Life Navy and Air Force are working on building theirs. Since it’s concept in 2002, Marine For Life has endured substantial transformations that have most recently resulted in an evolving overarching lifecycle concept that is designed to strengthen the resiliency of a Marine in preparation for the challenges he or she may have during their military career, and afterward as they seek life goals outside of military service. Version Number/Last Update

RETURN QUALITY CITIZENS MARINE FOR LIFE CYCLE MAKE MARINES WIN BATTLES RETURN QUALITY CITIZENS Entry Level Training First Permanent Duty Station HTC Individual Transition Plan Capstone Separation/ Retirement/ Deactivation Obtain Employment Individual Development Plan Employment Preparation Higher Education Career and Technical Training Entrepreneurship Obtain a Degree Obtain a Certification The Marine For Life Cycle is a framework that depicts the timeline in a Marine’s life. It outlines different Action Points in a Marine’s Life Cycle--the “WHEN” of items that Marines must KNOW and DO. Start a Business

Marine Corps Leadership Development (MCLD) The Marine Corps Leadership Development (MCLD) framework outlines that six functional areas of leadership—the “WHAT” of items Marines must KNOW and DO. All of which are designed to build a more resilient Marine.

Marine Corps Leadership Programs and Services Libraries Voluntary Education Behavioral Health Information and Referral Transition Readiness Financial Management Family Member Employment M4L Network The Marine Corps has a myriad of programs and services that support MCLD

M4LC/ MCLD MATRIX First Permanent Duty Station/ HTC Promotion Reenlistment Deployment/ Redeployment Permanent Change of Station Mobilization/ Demobilization Major Life Events Separation/ Retirement/ Deactivation At the points of intersection, there are items for Marines and Leaders to KNOW and DO. The blue circles are those points where Personal & Professional Development can help Marines with what they need to KNOW and DO.

How does the Marine Corps reach 182,000 Marines and their families? Reaching Marines How does the Marine Corps reach 182,000 Marines and their families? Self-help Brief Contacts Extended Contacts Self-help includes items such as: MCCS Forward Articles Resources provided at the end of a workshop and accessed afterward Information and Resources provided via social media

Meeting The Need Of Marines Average Need Brief Contacts If we assume a normal distribution along a continuum of less need to more need for intervention, then we know that about 68% of clients fall within one standard deviation of average need, requiring average intervention in average time—or brief contact. Sixteen percent have less than average need, requiring less help in less time (self-help), and 16% have greater than average need, requiring more help in more time (extended contact). 68% 16% 16% Self Help Extended Contacts

RETURN QUALITY CITIZENS Marine For Life Cycle A gap exists between military and VA services. MAKE MARINES First Permanent Duty Station HTC Entry Level Training WIN BATTLES Individual Transition Plan Capstone Development Plan Employment Preparation Higher Education Career and Technical Training Entrepreneurship RETURN QUALITY CITIZENS Obtain Employment Obtain a Degree a Certification Start a Business Separation/ Retirement/ Deactivation VETERAN MARINES ? The Marine For Life Cycle is a framework that depicts the timeline in a Marine’s life. It outlines different Action Points in a Marine’s Life Cycle--the “when” of items Marines must KNOW and DO.

Reaching Veteran Marines 30,000 new Veteran Marines per year NOTE: Each Marine image signifies 1,000 Marines

Reaching Veteran Marines 30,000 x 15 years = 450,000 Veterans NOTE: Each Marine image signifies 1,000 Marines

Connecting Veterans to Opportunity The Marine For Life Network connects Veterans through: Peer to Peer Network Over 50 M4L Reps nationwide (Hometown Links) Virtual Network Facebook LinkedIn The M4L Network, as part of the overarching Marine For Life Concept, seeks to provide a resource of connectivity, linkages both to the Marine Corps and to the employment, education, career/technical, and entrepreneurial opportunities that await Veteran Marines in transition. M4L, as a supporting element of that transition process, continues the development of networks of resource information, access, and knowledge to enable and assist Marines in their lifelong pursuits and goals” Marine For Life is the warm hand off from Veterans to employers and educational institutions We focus on promoting and connecting to government and non profit organizations

MARINE FOR LIFE REGIONS Northeast Region Network Coordinator MCB Quantico West Region Network Coordinator Camp Pendleton Southeast Region Network Coordinator Camp Lejeune Central Region Network Coordinator JRB Fort Worth

Marine For Life Representatives Manages Marine-Friendly Community Resources Conducts Networking Events Provides I&R

Marine For Life Virtual Network Marine For Life uses social media to connect Veterans to resources, networking opportunities, and employment services and military friendly employers. Facebook and LinkedIn company page – Many Veterans have a Facebook page and/or a LinkedIn profile. By Marine For Life using these social media platforms we can reach a large audience quickly. We use our public pages to educate Veterans on employment and education programs that have been created specifically for them. We post upcoming hiring event information. We connect Veterans to useful employment search articles, trainings, and webinars. LinkedIn Groups – LinkedIn has a feature called Groups. We have created a national group and 4 regional groups to help facilitate networking and employment opportunities. On the M4L staff we have an Employment Specialist whose primary focus is to find employers who want to hire Veterans. We invite these employers to our Facebook group after vetting them carefully. The employers will post job openings and the LinkedIn groups become convenient resource for job opportunities. Version Number/Last Update

Network Resources VA Initiative that helps Veterans and transitioning military service members find meaningful careers within the VA. VA offers multiple internship programs for current students, recent graduates, VA employees, Veterans, and outside applicants. Feds Hire Vets provides federal employment information for Veterans, transitioning service members, their families, and federal hiring officials.

Network Resources Hiring Our Heroes is a nationwide initiative to help veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses find meaningful employment opportunities. The USO, in collaboration with Hire Heroes, hosts career transition workshops, career opportunity days and one-on-one career coaching for active-duty service members, wounded, ill and injured service members, their spouses and caregivers. Department of Labor sponsored website links employment related services to veterans and includes a service locator for local American Job Centers.

Things are Improving… Let’s Keep the Ball Rolling Good news: A new Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows that the unemployment rate for veterans is down, including a big decrease for Gulf War II-era vets. Video - Resources for Employers Looking to Hire Veterans

Federal Agencies Hiring Events Resource Connections Job Boards How Can You Connect Veterans With Employment Opportunities? Department of Labor –American Job Center, ReEmployment site, CareerOneStop Veteran’s Affairs – FedsHireVets website, VESO Federal Agencies USO Hire Heroes USA Chamber of Commerce Hiring Our Hero Hiring Events Marine For Life, Soldier for Life, LinkedIn Groups Resource Connections USAJOBS.org, HireVeterans.com, RecruitMilitary.com, Vetjobs.com, HireHeroUSA.org, careeronestop.org Job Boards DOL – There are over 2500 American Job Centers throughout the USA. Veterans receive priority of service, these centers can provide resume assistance and help with job placement. They have Veterans Coordinators who work with employers looking to hire Veterans. The DOL also has the Veterans reEmployment website which has a military to civilian job search where a Veteran can put in their military job title or MOC/MOS and a location – this will pull up civilian jobs that match in a specific area. Visit websites or call for more information. CareerOneStop is a website sponsored by the Dept of Labor that provides a one stop shop for career exploration, training, and job opportunities. VA – Feds Hire Vets website has full list of Veteran Employment Program Offices that are responsible for promoting Veterans' recruitment, employment, training and development, and retention within their respective agencies. Veterans are encouraged to contact these individuals for specific information on employment opportunities in those agencies. Visit websites or call a VEPO for more information. Veteran Employment Services Office (VESO) provides employment and career management resources designed to attract, retain and support Veteran employees at VA and across the federal government. Contact a VES by calling 1-855-824-8387 Hiring Events – The USO (United Service Organizations), in collaboration with Hire Heroes USA (a Transition 360 Alliance member), hosts career transition workshops, career opportunity days and one-on-one career coaching for active-duty service members, wounded, ill and injured service members, their spouses and caregivers Us Chamber of Commerce Hiring Events, Transition Summits, and Networking Events throughout the United States. Go to their website for locations and dates. Resource Connections – Programs Like Soldier for Life and Marine For Life can connect Veterans to military friendly employers through community representatives and social media networking (LinkedIn groups). Call or email programs for more information. Job Boards – There are several job boards dedicated to hiring military. Another good resource for Veterans to find employment. Go to websites for specific information.

The Way Forward Reaffirming existing partnerships Building future alliances Future strategies Evolving and adapting as the environment dictates Seeking new opportunities Never stagnant, organization of change

Contact Information Mark Munger MCCS Lejeune-New River Jacksonville NC 910-451-1056 Mark.munger@usmc.mil Todd James Headquarters Marine Corps Quantico VA 703-432-9579 Todd.James@usmc.mil Marine For Life 866-645-8762 m4lops@usmc.mil https://www.linkedin.com/company/marine-for-life-network www.marineforlife.org