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“From the front lines to the power lines.”

“From the front lines to the power lines.”. Pilot Companies. “Today’s veterans can serve as the next generation of energy leadership.” – U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu. Sponsors. How will it work?. Pilot Companies share best practices and learn from each other

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“From the front lines to the power lines.”

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  1. “From the front lines to the power lines.”

  2. Pilot Companies

  3. “Today’s veterans can serve as the next generation of energy leadership.” – U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu

  4. Sponsors

  5. How will it work? • Pilot Companies share best practices and learn from each other • Collaboration to create a National Template for all utilities • Building relationships with key connection points in military and other government agencies that provide support • Center for Energy Workforce Development creating blueprint for others to follow

  6. Phased-in Approach • “Ready Now”: transition directly to energy jobs with on-the-job training (e.g. Security Officers) • Those requiring some post-secondary education (e.g. Telecommunications Technician) • Veterans requiring extensive post-secondary education (e.g. Medic)

  7. Program Components • Targeted outreach and support for former military personnel from recruiting to employment including career navigation website, career coaching and mentoring before and after exiting service • A clearly defined system of competencies and industry-recognized credentials that are linked to employment opportunities and advancement. • Accelerated education pathways and a strong education network of post-secondary institutions that support the process • Employer involvement and collaboration in all phases leading to employment

  8. Troops to Energy Jobs Website http://www.troopstoenergyjobs.com/

  9. Career Coaching • Veterans have unique needs transitioning to civilian employment and customized coaching is essential • Coaches help Veterans transition from military through training to jobs • Virtual Career Coaches – Ready Now Veterans • Local Career Coaches – all other Veterans • Coaches will remain with Veteran until 6 months after hire

  10. Stackable Credentials • Occupation-Specific Requirements • Occupation-Specific Technical • Occupation-Specific Knowledge Areas • Industry-Specific Technical • Industry-Wide Technical • Workplace Requirements • Academic Requirements • Personal Effectiveness • Tier 6–8 Job Specific Skills/Credentials • Associate Degree • Boot Camp / Apprenticeship for College Credit • Accelerated Associate Degree • Tier 4–5 Industry Fundamentals • Energy Industry Fundamentals Certificate • Tier 1–3 Basic Training • Energy Industry Employability Skills Certificate / WorkKeys • National Career Readiness Certificate Energy Competency Tier Model for Skilled Technician Positions in Energy Efficiency,Energy Generation and Energy Transmission and Distribution

  11. Accelerated Education Pathways • For In-demand Positions • Engineers • Line workers • Plant operators • Technicians • Pipefitters/pipelayers/welders • Security officers

  12. Resources for • Troops to Energy Jobs Resource Guide • contains resources on recruiting, hiring, and retaining the Veterans • Mentoring Toolkit • provides structure for the first several months of the mentor/mentee working together to ensure a successful transition from the military to the civilian workplace.

  13. Benefits to Veterans • The opportunity to learn about careers that match their military training and experience • A customized approach for career navigation into the energy industry • Mentoring and virtual networking with connections to other Veterans who have transitioned to the energy industry • Accelerated training opportunities as Veterans shift to industry careers • Stackable credentials that are portable from company to company • Jobs in an industry that is stable and growing

  14. Lessons Learned • Navigating the many organizations out there for Veterans is difficult • Utilities need a company wide strategy with all internal stakeholders engaged • Although clearly a value for Veterans, Career Coaching seen as additional work by pipeline organizations

  15. For more information, contact: Ann Randazzo Executive Director Center for Energy Workforce Development 701 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20004-2696 703-237-7927 ann@cewd.org www.cewd.org

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