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THE SECOND MISSION, OUR VETS SERVING YOU

Explore the soft and hard skills learned by veterans, challenges in reintegration, and how to create a supportive workplace. Learn about military values, occupational categories, and best practices for veteran-friendly employers.

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THE SECOND MISSION, OUR VETS SERVING YOU

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  1. Seattle SHRM THE SECOND MISSION,OUR VETS SERVING YOU Peter Schmidt, Psy. D., Director Veterans Training Support Center

  2. OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES • What are the soft and hard skills learned by a Veteran during their active military service? • What are the challenges associated with reintegration and readjustment civilian life? • How would a veteran or family member know your place of employment is veteran suppportive? • How would you evaluate your own level of Veteran Cultural Competence?

  3. PFC SHANIA WILSON • Soft skills? • Hard skills?

  4. 1) SOFT SKILLS • Appreciation for diversity • Strong work ethic • Time management • Problem-solving • Pressure and stress • Accountability/Control • Loyalty • Respect/procedures/authority • Ability to overcome adversity • Leadership • Teamwork • Sociability • Discipline and order • Attention to detail • Service for self • Sense of humor • Integrity

  5. WHAT MILITARY VALUES AND SKILLS ARE VALUED BY EMPLOYERS? • Leadership and teamwork. • Character – trustworthy, dependable, drug free and strong work ethic. • Structure and discipline. • Job specific experiences and skills. • Decision making under rapidly changing circumstances. • Getting the job done. • Share company values. • Resiliency and working in difficult situations. • Loyalty to the employer. Harrell & Berglass (2012). Employing America’s Veterans: Perspectives from Business

  6. 2) HARD SKILLS • Operate weapons and equipment. • Locate, construct, and camouflage infantry positions. • Evaluate terrain & record topographical info. • Field communications equipment. • Assess need for and direct supporting fire. • Basic reconnaissance. • Read plans, instruct, direct. • Coordinate activity between team members. • First aid.

  7. REINTEGRATION AND READJUSTMENTWhat does it mean to the service member? • Military culture. • First mission – service before self. • Team – Battle Buddies • 100% Taken care of. • Discipline, order, chain of command, military jargon. • Civilian culture – shock. • Second mission – loss of purpose? • Need a team. • Health & retirement plans, no guaranteed income. • Unmilitarize? Learn civilian? • Stigma and bias

  8. CAREER CATEGORIES IN MILITARYWhat types of occupations exist in the military?http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Military/Military-Careers.htm • Administrative (55,941) • Combat Specialty (192,499) • Construction (35,957) • Electronic and Equip Repair (137,953) • Engineering, Science and Technical (160,141) • Health Care (72,013) • Human Resource Development (44,021) • Machine Operator/Production (25,709) • Media and Public Affairs (21,414) • Non-occupation or unspecified (20,753) • Protective Service (86,448) • Support Service (25,961) • Transportation and Material Handling (166,168) • Vehicle and Machinery Mechanic (166,168) As of 2011 – 1,211,575

  9. Vet Data National • 22,676,149 Veteran Population (9/30/2011) • 2,224,547 Women OIF/OEF Vets 2001-2013 • 2.6 million have served • 1,648,764 - Left military • 934,264 – VA Health Care • 274,319 – Post-Traumatic Stress • 437,057 – Nervous System/Sense Organs • 543,328 – Musculoskeletal System Connective Tissue WA State Vets • 607,000 Veterans • 60,000 Active Duty • 19,000 National Guard Reserve • 2,000,000 Family Members • http://www.publichealth.va.gov/docs/epidemiology/healthcare-utilization-report-fy2013-qtr2.pdf • http://www.va.gov/vetdata/docs/SpecialReports/Profile_of_Veterans_2011.pdf

  10. Veteran Supportive EmployerBest Practices? Your Organization? • Challenge Coin – Designed by USCG Vet, CEO provided funds. • Certificates – Accompany Coin – Vets, Civilian and to anyone who supports. • Veterans Committee – Champion initiatives. • Battle at Home Trainings – At headquarters and call centers. • Veterans Day – Now a paid holiday. • Deployed Reservists and Guard – 15 weeks of health care, 90 days of supplemental pay. • Veteran Specific Hiring Events.

  11. It has been an honor to be with you today. Thank you.

  12. TRANSITION OUTWhat’s the transition like for someone leaving the military? • Loss of • brother/sisterhood • special status/recognition • Identity • rites/rituals • purpose? • income, hlth care, all services • Guilt/performance • Dishonorable discharge?

  13. CORE VALUES TAUGHT IN THE MILITARY Army– Loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, personal courage. Navy and Marine – Honor, courage commitment. Air Force - Integrity, Service before self, Excellence in all we do. Coast Guard – Honor, respect, devotion to duty Hsu, J. (2010). Overview of Military Culture. www.apa.org/about/gr/issues/military/ military-culture.pdf‎

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