1. Licensing, Certification, and Apprenticeship Infomation
Element 5 (p. 121)

2. Objectives
Explain the purpose of the licensing, certification, and apprenticeship information element.
Exam the differences between licenses, certifications, and apprenticeships.
Explain the financial resources available to the transitioning service member.
List resources/references available to the transitioning service member.

3. Purpose
By federal, state, or local law, companies or positions may require certain credentials.
To identify the skills and experiences that may qualify transitioning service members for civilian occupations.
May require little or no additional training
Help with promotions
Show employers that skills are equivalent to civilian peers

4. Licensure vs Certification
Credentialing
Licensure vs Certification
Apprenticeships
Licensure
Granted by Federal, state, local for specific occupation
Standards to meet are regulated by state or federal laws
Typically mandatory
Certification
Nongovernmental agencies, associations, private sectors
Individuals normally meet predetermined qualifications
Standards set by professional associations and industry/product related organizations
Typically optional credential
Apprenticeships
paid, relevant workplace experiences/skills/knowledge that are valuable to the employer
paths to good jobs and eventually a career in that particular field
job certificate or journeyman issued
Ex: union plumber or firefighter
qualify to receive monthly allowance

5. Help With Cost GI Bill Other Educational Assistance
Application and renewal fees typically not covered
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Other Educational Assistance
(Guardsman, Reservist, or Veteran ineligible for Post 9/11 GI Bill)
VEAP
VA Chapter 31
Local Funding
Veteran Service Organizations VA
Payback for License and Certificates
Veterans are covered
Must qualify for GI Bill and taking an exam that costs less than $2000
Includes mechanic, medial technicians, attorneys, therapists, etc
Individuals who do not score high enough for license/certs are eligible for payback
No limits on # of tests or # of times to take the same tests
Apprenticeships
up to $83 a month for books and supplies
BAH if post 9/11

6. Local Resources Certification/Licensure State Apprenticeship Agency
CareerOnestop
State Apprenticeship Agency
Patricia Morrision /
Office of Apprenticeship, DOL
John McDowell /
Apprenticeship Sponsors
FFSC
Others listed on p

7. Summary
Identified the purpose of the licensing, certification, and apprenticeship information element.
Identified the differences between licenses, certifications, and apprenticeships.
Reviewed the financial resources available to the transitioning service member.
Identified resources/references available to the transitioning service member.

8. Questions?