1. Robert Humes On behalf of State HR May 19, 2014 Enterprise-wide Veteran Strategy Overview

2. Agenda Military Skill & Experience Translation Tools Veterans Fellowship Program (VFP) Camo 2 Commerce Next Steps Questions

3. Military Skill & Experience Translation Tools Ways To Use These Tools Review applications Target job announcements for veteran population Source potential applicants

4. Military Employee Populations Enlisted Service Members (Non- Commissioned Officers) Officers (Commissioned) Guard/Reserve vs. Active Duty

5. MyNextMove.Org/VETS Military Skill & Experience Translation Tools Military.com/Skills-Translator/MOS-Translator

6. Reviewing Applications Look for similarities in keywords located on both your job announcement and the veteran's application materials. Use the tools to search these words and phrases to establish whether or not the applicant is competitive.

7. Targeting Job Announcements Veterans strongly encouraged to apply; Army Personnel Specialist and Navy Yeomen strongly encouraged to apply. Use tools to find the military specialty code that matches your job class/title. Next, research the normal duties and assignments associated with the military specialty code.research

8. Sourcing H2H.Jobs LinkedIn.com ACAP.Lewis@Serco-NA.com

9. Questions Insights

10. Washington State Veterans Fellowship Program (VFP) Brief Overview NW Edge Program Pre-requisite Targeted job shadow opportunity 40 non-consecutive hours; no more than 8 hours in one agency; 4 hours with one coach 25 Fellows (pilot phase); 5-6 per quarter; All applications screened and vetted Fellows develop meaningful information to close gaps; Build networks

11. Vets Apply Online www.careers.wa.gov www.careers.wa.gov Vets Apply Online www.careers.wa.gov www.careers.wa.gov 5-6 Qualified Vets are matched with Vet Corps Employment Specialist OFM crosswalks transferable skills and provides candidates with list of potential coaches Candidates become responsible for scheduling their shadow time with coaches Candidates and coaches participate in engaging shadows Coaches and candidates provide feedback on experiences 1 2 3 4 5 6

12. Questions Insights

13. Camo 2 Commerce Brief Overview Community Partnership OJT; Non-permanent direct employment opportunities; 50% wage reimbursement Union Parters Notified MOU Being Prepared for Signature (OFM/PacMtn) WDVA Tested Pilot WSDOT active particpant

14. Agency identifies temporary opportunity Agency contacts C2C employer reps with position description or job announcement C2C reps fills request from Agency within five working days Agency Veterans Employment Specialist completes the OJT training plan Employee and Agency sign the plan; employee is on- boarded and trained as usual At the end of the temporary assignment C2C reps process salary reimbursements 1 2 3 4 5 6

16. Questions Insights

17. Next Steps Measure all strategies during pilot year Aggressively share stories and working models Support & Participate in VERG Network across all military services ; Ask Questions Continue to be a leading and active partner in the NW Edge Program on JBLM

18. Robert Humes Talent Acquisition & Retention Manager Washington State Department of Revenue RobertH@dor.wa.gov (360) 725-7496 @BobbyHumes RobertH@dor.wa.gov Contact Information