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Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP)

The Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) assists soldiers in making appropriate career and transition decisions, preparing them and their families for successful career changes. With a competitive job market and unique challenges for veterans, ACAP provides resources, job connections, and training to help soldiers compete in the civilian workforce. Learn more about ACAP and how it supports soldiers in their career transitions.

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Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP)

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  1. Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP)

  2. What is ACAP • Primary Mission • Assist Soldiers in Making Appropriate Career and Transition Decisions • Prepare Transitioning Soldiers and Families for a Successful Career Change • Associated Priorities • Connect Soldiers to Job Opportunities • Offer Soldiers Opportunities to Network with Private Sector Employers

  3. Current Conditions • Extremely Competitive Job Market • National Jobless Rate: 9.1% • West has Highest Unemployment Rate: 10.4% • There are 4.2 Unemployed Workers for every Job Opening • Employment Rates for Veterans are Higher than the National Average • Young Veterans Aged 18-24 Returning from Iraq & Afghanistan have an Unemployment Rate of 22% *Economic News Release: Regional and State Employment and Unemployment Summary (October 2011)

  4. Challenges for VeteransTrying to Compete • Translating Extensive Military Experience into Understandable Civilian Resume • Lack of Educational Degrees, Certifications or Minor Requirements for Position even though they Posses the Skills • Networking Skills – What is that?? • Interviewing Skills – How to Talk Effectively • Educational Background – Undergraduate Degrees and/or Beyond • Military Language Barriers • Individual Expectations

  5. Unique Talent Pool • Approximately 6,000 Soldiers Transition out of the Army from JBLM each Year • In General, Employers Agree on the Top Qualities Soldiers Offer to the Workplace: • Self Discipline • Teamwork • Leadership • Problem Solving Skills • Code of Ethics / Integrity

  6. Unique Talent Pool • Military Training Prepares Soldiers with Unique Skills • Security Clearance • Highly Specialized Skill Training • Technical Training • Proven Success • Longer Retention Rates • Efficient Performance Under Pressure • Triumph Over Diversity

  7. Federal Legislation • VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 • Expands Education & Training Opportunities • Improvement of Transition Assistance Program (TAP) • Acquiring Veteran’s Preference Earlier • Translating Military Skills and Training • Tax credits for Companies that Hire Veterans • Up to $9,600 for Hiring an Unemployed Veteran With Service Connected Disabilities • Up to $5,600 for Hiring an Unemployed Veteran *VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011: House Committee on Veteran’s Affairs

  8. VOW TO HIRE HEROES - 5 Best Practices - GET THE WORD OUT: • educate human resources teams about the benefits of hiring veterans (Amazon), and • Figure out how skills learned in the military translate to the work a company does (Boeing) • Hire or designate a military/veteran recruiter and/or outreach person (Microsoft) • Include a veteran working in your company on your interview/hiring panels (General Plastics)   PROVIDE JOB TRAINING & RESOURCES: • Target transitioning service members • capitalize on skills developed during military service and incorporate on-the-job training • Partner with a local community college/university who can help supplement training • Help a veteran employee create a career development plan with your company that incorporates potential use of their GI Bill benefits TARGET YOUR JOBS TO VETERANS: • Publicize job openings with Veterans Service Organizations (VFW, American Legion, DAV) • Develop relationships with the local military bases to help connect veterans with jobs (JBLM & NBK, NSE), • work with local One-Stop Career Centers (Work Source). INTERNAL MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS: • develop an internal veterans group within your company to mentor recently discharged veterans, CREATE A PIPELINE: • reach out to local community colleges and universities to help develop a pipeline of the many, many veterans that are using GI bill benefits to gain employment in your particular area (Clover Park) • Reach out to local military installations and let them know what you need in employees (PSNS & Olympic College)

  9. WA State Legislation • HB 1432 (Washington State) • Allows Corporate Veteran’s Preference Program • Currently, Washington is the Only State Allowing/Encouraging Private Companies to Advertise and Hire Based on Veteran’s Preference

  10. Improved Transition Process • Begins 18 months From Separation Date With Counseling from Unit Career Counselor Followed By at Least 5 More Individual Counseling • At 12 Months From Separation Date Service Member Must Begin Transition Process by Attending TAP Class and Counseling with Transition Counselor • There are Four Tracks For Service Members to Proceed With • Education Track • Standard Track • Apprenticeship/Trade Track • Small Business Track

  11. JBLM ACAP on Facebook

  12. JBLM ACAP on LinkedIn

  13. Hero 2 Hiredhttps://h2h.jobs

  14. ACAP Workshops • Transition Assistance Program (TAP) - Mandatory • VA Benefits Briefing - Mandatory • Advanced Resume Writing • Interviewing Workshop • WA State Application Seminar • Federal Application Workshop • Disabled Transition Assistance Program (DTAP) • Small Business Administration (SBA) Course • Introduction to Trades Information Session • VA Disability Claims Session

  15. Other Ways ACAP Helps • Mentorship/Job Shadowing Opportunities • Hire America’s Heroes • Boots to Shoes • Networking Venues • Employment /Employer Events • “Brown Bag” Presentations at TAP Class • Job Posting Opportunities in Computer Lab and on Social Media Sites • Employer Specific Career Day at ACAP Center

  16. How to Connect with Soldiers (1 of 2) • Participate in or sponsor a networking event: • 1st Wednesday of the month in Seattle with Marine For Life – next one 1 August, 11-2 at Fado’s Irish Pub • 3rd Thursday of the month in Pierce County with ACAP – next one 21 June, 2-5 @ the Great American Casino • “Brown Bag” lunch network event during Transition Assistance Program workshops – every Wednesday at ACAP Center

  17. How to Connect with Soldiers (2 of 2) • Conduct workshops for transitioning Soldiers • “How to:” Interview/ Write a Resume/ Network • Provide Mentorship/ Job Shadow Opportunity • Employment /Employer Events • ACAP Center Employer Events (Monthly) • ACAP Employment Fairs ( 2-4 per year) – next one 8 NOV at Camp Murray • Company Interview/Hiring Event (As requested) • List employment opportunity • ACAP Center/ACAP Facebook page • H2H.jobs • Present Company and/or opportunity brief to Career Counselors

  18. Key Points Of Contact • Robin Baker – Transition Services Manager: • Email: robin.baker@us.army.mil; • phone 253-967-1808, BB 253-686-0105 • Leadership Group Email: jblmimcomdhracap@conus.army.mil • Job Fair Team email: jblmimcomdhracapjobfairteam@conus.army.mil • Website: • http://www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil/acap/

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