Transcript Veterans - California Workforce Association

Working Together to Integrate
Veterans in Your Workforce
Moderator: Judith Villamil, Monster Government Solution
Ted Wadsworth, Senior Director of Veteran Programs,
Monster Government Solutions
Today’s Discussion
• Community based solution to help solve
veteran unemployment
• Unique veteran recruiting event
Objectives
• Reduce veteran unemployment
• Create a high-quality, robust and reliable and
talent pipeline
• Drive economic development
Vision
To be the model community for veteran
employment by educating local companies on the
value of hiring and retaining veterans and
providing the technology and resources they
need to find, attract, connect with and hire
veterans
Strategy
A business-driven, community supported effort to:
• Implement a holistic approach
• Build a coalition
• Leverage best technology to connect veterans and
employers
• Provide support to member companies in their efforts to
hire, train and retain qualified veteran employees
• Share the cost and effort
Business Driven Approach
Veteran & Employer
• Tools
• Resources
Network Strategy
Employer Support
Tax Incentives
Gov Contracting
Certification Programs
Internship Programs
Technology
Outreach
Legislative
Action
Education
& Support
Events
Public Relations
Advertising
Social Meeting
Partnerships
Education
- Certification
- Degree Programs
Support
- Mentorship
- Employer Support
Build a Coalition
Business
• Northern Virginia Technology Council
Government
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County Government
Virginia Department of Veterans Services
Virginia Employment Commission
Workforce Investment Boards
Education
• George Mason University
• No. Virginia Community College
Veteran Community
Resources for Veterans
Online community and job board
• Job board
• Military skills translator
• Resources
Training and resources
• Recruiting days
• VETWORKING teams
Outreach and Partnerships
Collaboration among companies, academic
institutions, state government offices and local
nonprofits
• Department of Veterans Services
• Virginia Employment Commission
• Workforce Investment Boards
• Supporting Organizations
Outreach to local bases and installations
Vision
Online Community and Resources
www.novatechvets.org
Judy Villamil
Monster Government Solutions
Front Page
Military Skills Translator
Resume Builder
Resume Search
Results
• That best fit your job
opening
• Are prioritized
• Easy to manage
Job Search
Why this Works
• Industry Associations’ need to grow and provide greater
value to members.
Needs
• Employers’ need reliable, motivated and qualified talent
more cost-effectively.
• Veterans’ need for quick and easy access to employers and
meaningful jobs.
• Workforce Investment Boards’ need for action to
support veterans and economic development.
• Political leaders’ need to demonstrate leadership on
veteran unemployment.
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NOVATechVets.org
www.novatechvets.org
QUESTIONS?
V3 Recruiting Days
• Abandon the “traditional” job-fair format.
• Turn the tables on Employers and Veterans
• “Speed Dating”
• Employers learn first-hand what Veterans can offer
• Veterans learn first-hand about companies they might otherwise not have
considered
• Networking
• Service Providers
• Quality vs. Quantity
• Direct Hires
V3 Recruiting Days
• Collaboration between public and private entities
– Virginia Employment Commission
– Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
– H2H.jobs
– Workforce Investment Boards
– Northern Virginia Technology Council
– Monster.com
– Participating Employers
V3 Recruiting Days
• Implementation:
– Half-day event
– Focus on developing personal relationships
– Create a Win/Win for Employers and Job-Seekers
– Easy to replicate
V3 Recruiting Days Success
• 99% - Percentage of Veterans / Employers who had a
positive experience
• 85% - Percentage of job-seekers who left the event with
a promising lead toward employment
• 150 – Number of Veterans served (two events)
• 24 – Number companies connected with Veterans
• 20 – Number of actual hires reported (so far)
QUESTIONS?