1. ELEMENT 5 Licensing, Certification, and Apprenticeship Information

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

3. 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

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

5. Licensing, Certification, and Apprenticeship Information
G.I. Bill

6. Licensing, Certification, and Apprenticeship Information

7. Licensing, Certification, and Apprenticeship Information
The Department of Labor American Job Centers
(DOL AJC)

8. 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

9. 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

10. Licensing, Certification, and Apprenticeship Information
QUESTIONS?