1. Update on Credentialing in the Military

2. Importance of Credentialing of Military Service Members
1.75 million enlisted Service members in FY 15; 283,00 separated from military service
100% of Service members will leave the military and the vast majority will enter the civilian workforce
Enlisted military personnel attain the majority of their occupational training through military training and experience
Military (taxpayers) make a large investment in providing state of the art training
Experience attained in military as part of occupational preparation is unsurpassed in civilian workforce
Civilian employers have difficulty translating military training and experience
Civilian credentials apply to every military occupation
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3. Top 20 Enlisted Military Occupations (FY 15)
O*Net Code
O*Net Title
Military Specific
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Police Patrol Officers
Stock Clerks- Stockroom, Warehouse, or Storage Yard
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
Automotive Master Mechanics
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
Avionics Technicians
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Medical Assistants
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Construction and Related Workers, All Other
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
Cargo and Freight Agents
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4. Why is credentialing good for the military Services?
SOLID, LLC
Why is credentialing good for the military Services?
Recruiting
Professionalization of the Workforce
Retention
Transition
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5. Types of Credentials Applicable to Military Occupation Codes (MOCs)
Directly Related/MOST – credential directly related to most of the duties (approximately 80 percent) performed within the MOC
Skill Related/SOME – credential related to a critical task set or some of the duties within an MOC
Other/Advanced – other potentially related specialized or advanced credential
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6. Military Occupational Duties
Directly Related Credential – credential aligns to at least 80% (most) of military job duties
Military Occupational Duties
Credential Exam Domains 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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7. Military Occupational Duties
Skill Related Credential – credential aligns to at least one critical task or some military occupation duties
Military Occupational Duties
Credential Exam Domains 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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8. Individual Factors that Impact Service Member’s Ability to Attain a Credential
Prior Service Education, Training and Experience
Military Voluntary Education
Coursework
Degrees
CLEP Testing
Military Training and Experience
Primary MOC Formal Training*
Specialty Training
Professional Military Education
On-the-Job Training/ Qualification Standards
Collateral Duty Training/Experience
Military SOPs
Specific Credential Preparation After Identification of Credential Goal:
Additional Education
Additional Training
Review of Study Materials
Other – study sessions, pre-tests
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9. Impact of Credential Requirements on Attainability of Credentials
Credentialing requirements drive level of preparation required and time required to prepare
Credentials with educational pre-requisites may require more extensive preparation
Credentials should be identified early in Service members’ careers to allow for preparation
Education/ Training
Work Experience
Exam
Other
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10. Alignment Between Military Training and Civilian Credential Exam Objectives
Scenario 1:
Military Training Completely Aligned w/ Credential Exam Objectives
Scenario 2:
Military Training Closely Aligned w/ Credential Exam Objectives
Scenario 3:
Military Training Not Closely Aligned w/ Credential Exam Objectives
Goals:
Maximum credit from credentialing agencies for military training
Access to resources to fill gaps during military service
Military training fully meets exam objective
Military training partially meets exam objective
Military training does not meet exam objective
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11. Key Methods to Fill Credentialing Gaps
Credential Exam Objectives
Military Training
Gap Learning
Study Materials/ Training/ Education
On-the-Job Training
Military e Learning
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12. Evolution of Military Credentialing
1995
2005
2015
2017
Identify Barriers
Develop and Test Solutions
Institutionalize Military Credentialing
Embrace Opportunities
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13. Key Legislative Requirements for Credentialing of Service Members
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
Funding authority for Department of Defense – done annually by fiscal year
May specify requirements related to credentialing of Service members
NDAA Requirements for Credentialing:
FY 14 – recommended Services implement credentialing programs to disseminate info
FY 15 – required Services to implement programs and pay for credentials
FY 16 – limited Services to paying only for credentials that meet certain accreditation standards
FY 17 – broadens criteria that can be applied by Services in approving credentials for payment; expands types of credentials that can be paid for
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14. NDAA FY 17 Significance
Broadens criteria for approval of payment of certifications to include credential program that meets one of the following criteria:
Accredited by a nationally-recognized, third-party personnel certification program accreditor;
Sought or accepted by employers within the industry or sector involved as a recognized, preferred, or required credential for recruitment, screening, hiring, retention, or advancement purposes; and, where appropriate, is endorsed by a nationally-recognized trade association or organization representing a significant part of the industry or sector;
Grants licenses that are recognized by the Federal Government or a State government;
Meets credential standards of a Federal agency.
No longer requires that credentials be “incident to the performance of their military duties,” but still has to be related to “military training and skills”
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15. Mechanisms for Promoting Quality/Value of Credential Programs
COOL Review - Credentials Standards Checklist
Accreditation Status
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
International Certification Accreditation Council (ICAC)
GI Bill Approval
Credential identified by U.S. Department of Labor as “in demand”
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16. Overview of Services’ Credentialing Programs and Policies
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Air Force
COOL Program Established
2002
2005
2014
Personnel Categories Covered on COOL Website
Enlisted 
Warrant Officers
Officers
Payment of Voluntary Credentialing Fees by Personnel Category (Note: Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force pay for any credential shown as related to MOST or SOME military occupational duties on COOL)
 (limited)
Payment of Credential Preparation Fees (*must meet Tuition Assistance payment criteria)
Tuition Assistance*
Tuition Assistance*/ COOL

17. American Legion State of Credentialing Report: Eight Opportunities for Action
Improve the Post 9/11 GI Bill Licensing and Certification Benefit
Ensure the Quality of Certification Programs
Ensure the Quality of Non-Traditional Credential Preparation Programs
Better Identify the Labor Market Demand for Credentials
Track Credential Attainment Outcomes
Reduce State Licensure Barriers
Develop a Repository of Information on Best Practices in Facilitating the Credentialing of Service Members and Veteran
Ensure Military and Veteran Credentialing Interests are Represented in Civilian Workforce Credentialing Initiatives
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18. Contact Information
Lisa Lutz
President, SOLID, LLC

19. Back-up Slides
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20. Services’ COOL Websites
Army COOL –
Department of Navy COOL–
Navy COOL –
Marine Corps COOL –
DON Civilian COOL -
Air Force COOL -
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21. What is COOL?
Provides background information about civilian credentialing
Identifies licenses and certifications relevant to military occupations
Identifies detailed credential requirements and exam preparation resources
Identifies gaps between military training and experience and civilian credentialing requirements
Provides information on resources available to Service members to fill gaps and facilitate credentialing
Provides information to external stakeholders on credentialing of Service members and Veterans
Note: Information included on COOL web sites varies to some degree across Services
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22. Key Elements of COOL: MOC Summary Pages
One per MOC
Include:
MOC Description
Related Credentials
Related Occupational Equivalents
Additional Information
Developed using “Relatedness Determination” Process
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23. Related Occupations on MOC Summary Page
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24. Key Elements of COOL: Analysis Pages
Can have several per MOC
Applies to “Directly” and “Skill” Related Certifications
Includes detailed results of gap analysis and exam preparation resources
Developed using “Comparability Analysis” Process
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25. Key Elements of COOL: Credential Snapshot Pages
Credential Description
Credential Contact Information
Related MOCs
Summary of Cred Requirements
Detailed Cred Requirements
Recertification Requirements
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