LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATION ELEMENT 5 PG. 122

Agenda Purpose Credentialing Licensure Certification Apprenticeships GI Bill Utilization Resources Resource Websites Summary Questions

Purpose To inform the service members of the importance of credentialing programs and how they can be a valuable aid when job searching.

Credentialing There are two primary types of credentialing Licensure Granted by governing bodies State or federal laws define the standards Licenses are typically mandatory Certification Non-Governmental agencies may grant certificates Qualifications are set by professional associations or by industry. Certifications is typically an optional credential

Apprenticeships Paid, relevant workplace experiences Opportunities to develop skills that employer’s value Provide affordable paths to good jobs and ultimately, careers

GI Bill Utilization Information on eligibility for benefit programs can be found at www.gibill.va.gov/ as well as documents and forms which will aid school officials Can be used for certificate programs and licensing and certification tests VA can only pay for the cost of the tests and not other fees connected with obtaining a license or certification

Resources Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) MGIB for exams fees and apprenticeship training VA Veterans Education Assistance Program VA Chapter 31 – Vocational Rehabilitation Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Community Based Organizations (CBO) Veteran Service Organizations (VSO) Local Funding (includes County and City)

Resource Websites www.onetonline.org/ www.dol.gov/vets/programs/licert/main.htm www.helmetstohardhas.org https://www.careeronestop.org/credentials/index.aspx https://www.dol.gov/vets/media/licensingcertfications.pdf

Summary Two types of Credentialing Licensure and Certification Apprenticeships - Opportunities to develop skills that employer’s value GI Bill Utilization - Can be used for certificate programs and licensing and certification tests

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