United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06 First Annual Energy Workforce Summit Building and Enhancing Your Workforce by Effectively Reaching and Recruiting Veterans Charlotte, NC October 15-17, 2006 Prepared for

United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06 "Employers across America are realizing more than ever the great value veterans bring to the workplace." Charles “Chick” Ciccolella, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training Service Why Vet e rans?

United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06 Leading military-friendly companies say recruiting veterans is a smart business choice as these employees offer a unique blend of and skills as well as and the. Home Depot, for example, hired over 16,000 veterans in 2004 and over 17,000 in General Electric currently employs more than 6,000 veterans. Vets Fighting for Jobs on the Ho m e Front Matt Ferguson, CEO of CareerBuilder.com & Illinois Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn Why Vet e rans? leadership teamworkintegrity,technology proficiency ability to perform under pressure

United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06 Why Vet e rans? "The U.S. military offers The Home Depot a talent pool of highly skilled individuals who have unique knowledge and character from their military experience. In short, it's good for America and good for business." Bob Nardelli, Home Depot Chairman and CEO

United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06 Military-friendly firms Top five military-friendly companies rated in 2004 by G.I. Jobs online magazine: 1. The Home Depot 2. Sprint 3. General Electric 4. Brinks 5. Johnson Controls Top recruiters Most assets committed to recruiting veterans (2004 data): 1. Brink's 2. The Home Depot 3. EDS and Coca-Cola Enterprises How Do We Find Vet e rans? Corporate Culture and Asset Allocation

United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06 Wh e re Do I Find Vet e rans?

United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06 Wh e re Do I Find Vet e rans? Transition Assistance is provided at most major military activities, here and overseas. Since TAP’s inception in 1991, VETS has been charged with “program delivery leadership” for TAP.

United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06 Wh e re Do I Find Vet e rans? Where are these Transition Assistance Program sites? Google – DOD Transportal Your “First Hit” will take you there, then Click, “At Your Service” for a 58-page listing of all TAP site in the US and overseas, plus links to all of the National Guard and Reserve Centers Or

United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06 Hire a Veteran Now! One-Stop Career Centers 10 Reasons to Hire Vets Be a HireVetsFirst Employer The Skills Translator Employer Testimonials Hire an Injured Veteran Sign-Up Veterans Employment Summit UPCOMING EVENTS Currently lists 19 Job/Career Fairs (w/ contact info.) along with the first ever National Veterans Employment Summit and HireVetsFirst Job Fair hosted by U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao. Linked to your states' One-Stop Career Center Systems EMPLOYER ZONE Wh e re Do I Find Vet e rans?

United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06 How do I Attract Vet e rans? Be a HireVetsFirst Employer. Place the HVF logo on recruiting announcements, etc. That tells vets that you’re serious about bringing qualified veterans into your workforce. List your jobs with the One Stop Career System in your State. Talk with a veterans representative about your specific needs and recruiting goals and ask for help.

United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06 Get your occupations approved for VA OJT and Apprenticeship. Your starting wage PLUS a VA stipend with a starting range from $ to $ /month for an eligible service member will attract them to your jobs. Include this info. in your recruiting material. Contact your state’s State Approving Agency! How do I Attract Vet e rans?

United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06 Be Guard/Reserves Friendly! Today, many young men and women are choosing to serve the nation through the various Reserve Components, and a large number of transitioning (from active duty) service members are choosing to “stay Army,” or “stay Navy,” etc. by continuing their service, and their training, through the Reserves. As corporate citizens, we must adopt policies that support non- career service in the uniformed services. Enforcement, technical assistance and training Informal resolution, technical assistance and employer recognition How do I Attract Vet e rans?

If All Else Fails Contact your respective state’s USDOL/VETS Director. Go to and click on Staff Directory. Scroll down to your state. Ask for Help! United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06

United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06 Reaching and Recruiting Vet e rans “Business prospers when Vets Work!” Steve Guess, USDOL/VETS Director for North Carolina