Fort Bragg Transition Soldier Life Cycle
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Fort Bragg Transition Soldier Life Cycle
Mission First People Always Fort Bragg Transition Soldier Life Cycle “Start Strong” “Serve Strong” “Reintegrate Strong” “Remain Strong” Army’s Cost for Unemployment Compensation, FY 2015 1st Qtr 2001 600 500 200 100 2003 2004 2005 400 300 2002 504 515 505 434 2006 337 281 297 246 226 225 152 119 90 2007 323 2008 2009 70 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 0 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 Soldiers need to start early and use all employment services at ACAP *Million 2015 The Fort Bragg CRS Transition Battlefield FL B FL A Retiree FCL FL SEP LD 13-24 Month Voc-Tech Track DD 2648 Offer Ltr ETS VA Claim Med/Chapters Education 4-1 month Track Resume of Choice Gap Analysis Bus Plan Small Business 12 Mo Budget Track OBJ Assembly Area DD 2958 CRS DD 214 ITP Civilian/Fed Employment College Acceptance Ltr Transition GPS Assembly College Self Employment 13-18 Months LD 24 Months FL A 12 Months 10 Months [email protected] 910 396-2248 FL B 5 Months FCL 3 Months FL SEP 0 Months Fort Bragg Transition Soldier For Life Continuum Post Transition Transition Phase NLT 12 months prior to Transition, upon MEB referral, during mobilizations Attend College Start Own Business A+, Network +, & Security +, quarterly 0-1 year Initial Phase 1+ years Service Phase Civilian/Fed Employment 8 week CDL Course, July – August 2015 American DreamU, 17-18 Apr, Pope Tng Annex & BTEC Hiring Events/Employer Day (Networking and interview for announced job openings) Complete DD Form 2958 ninety days prior to sep date and receive DOL Gold Card Afterburner, 21 Apr, Ft Bragg Club MOAA 14 May Complete DoD Standardized 12-month budget Hiring Event, 22 July VA Claim Packet turned into VA 4-6 months prior to sep date Attend 2 day Education, Career/Tech, or Boots to Business Track Attend 5 day Transition GPS NLT 10 months prior to sep date Develop Individual Transition Plan Complete DD Form 2648/2648-1 and Skill Assessment Interest Assessment MOS Crosswalk-Gap Analysis Resume For SLC Annual Review Register in eBenefits Five Months Prior to Separation • College letter of Acceptance • Employer offer letter • Resume of Choice • Business Plan • 12 Month Budget Develop Individual Development Plan Financial Readiness Training [email protected] 910 396-2248 Endstate: 75% of all eligible Soldiers complete 100% of the CRS requirement for each unit prior to the transition date on their DD Form 214 by January 2015. CRS completions will be identified on Soldier’s DD Form 2958 and must be signed by Unit Commander. Fort Bragg Transition University SERCO Warrior Transition BN/SFAC Veterans Affairs/AMVETS/D AV/VFW Army Community Services NC Dept of Commerce/ WorkForce Solutions Local Communities Dept of Labor/GBX Consultants Institutions of Higher Learning FTCC Collision Repair Fort Bragg Transition University Small Business Administration [email protected], 910-396-2248 Johnston CC Commercial Drivers License Fort Bragg Education Center Association for Facilities Engineering Operation Reinvent Purpose of Operation Reinvent • • • • • • To support women veterans of the post-9/11 wars in their transition to civilian lives. To help them become self-sufficient and selfreliant. To prepare them for the civilian workplace by equipping them with all the tools they need to get on a successful career path. Every woman gets the RIGHT JOB—one that suits her skills, experiences, interests, passions and goals. Every woman veteran is trained to deal with a workplace that is culturally different from the military Currently, there are 20, Fort Bragg females, participating in the program Fort Bragg Soldier participates in NBC’s TODAYS Show (Ambush Makeover) on Veterans Day Fort Bragg’s MAJ Sherri Fazzio on the TODAY’s Show • Way A Head Operation Reinvent founder, Ms. Julie Lewit-Nirenberg, has expressed a goal of providing Operation Reinvent services to 1300 Fort Bragg female Soldiers, for FREE 6 Fort Bragg Military Transition Hiring Event Process 1 --- 28 Feb 1 --- 31 Jan Ft Bragg SFL:TAP Establishes Hiring Event concept & dates Employers register & post jobs on Futures Military Pipeline 1 --- 13 Mar Job Seekers register on Military Pipeline; Review Employers & Jobs Futures matches resumes with Employer Requirements Job Seekers select job(s) & prepare targeted resume Futures sends prioritized list of resumes to Employers Draft targeted Seeker reviews resume . Job resume with SFL:TAP Counselor Job Seeker posts resume on Futures website Employer prescreens posted resumes, contact candidates & schedule job interviews Job Seeker prepares for interviews 18 Mar Employer conducts Hiring Event Job Interview Employer makes job offer or setup 2nd interview Ft Bragg SFL:TAP Conducts AfterAction & Provides Feedback Veterans Posse Foundation Background • The Posse Foundation identifies, recruits and trains exceptional young leaders and sends them in multicultural teams—Posses—of 10 students to top colleges and universities • More than 6,200 POSSE SCHOLARS have been awarded close to $800 MILLION IN FOUR-YEAR, FULL-TUITION MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS • The Posse Foundation created the Veterans Posse Program a few years ago to attract Service Members (National Guard/Reserves). • First Active Duty Soldiers were selected from Fort Bragg in 2013 for the Fall 2014 Class • The three Fort Bragg Soldiers were selected to attend Wesleyan University • Fall Class of 2015 Fort Bragg selectees make up 25% of the selections for the Fall 2015 Class – – – – – Janine Smith, 82D Sust Bde, Vassar College Joshua Maxwell, 1/505 PIR, Vassar College Jose Rodriguezleon, 2/325 AIR, Wesleyan University Ryan McGuffee, 95 CAB, USASOC, Wesleyan University Ryan Polk, 2/504 PIR, Wesleyan University Way A Head •Interviews for Fall 2016 Class will start April 2015 8 Fort Bragg – Operation Boots to Business 1 - Overview 3 - Event Name: Boots to Business Purpose: Train Transitioning personnel how to start their own business Participants: Transitioning Soldiers & Spouses Instructor: Small Business Admin/SCORE/local Entrepreneurs Cost: No cost to Participant 2 - Outcome Outcome: Graduates are eligible to participate in 8 week on-line Entrepreneurship Course. Goal: a completed Business Plan History: Over 200 completed since Jan 2013 4 - Milestones (months) Classes offered twice per month American DreamU conducted 2 day workshop (22-23 Aug) to be followed by 90 day virtual class and “Shark Tank” project presentation. “Starting Your Own Business” [email protected] 910-396-2248 9 Fort Bragg – Computer Maintenance & Repair 1 - Overview 3 - Class Name: Computer Maintenance & Repair (A+) Purpose: Computer repair training Participants: Warrior Transition Soldiers & Spouses Prerequisites: Injured Soldiers Instructor: Wounded Warrior Project Cost: No cost to Participants 4 – Milestones 2 - Outcome Outcome: A+ Certificate (Certificates for Network + and Security + are also available) History: Over 250 since March 2011 Future: 4 classes per year (20 persons max per class) 4 classes per year “Built with my own hands” [email protected] 910-396-2248 10 Fort Bragg – Commercial Driver’s License 1 - Overview 3 - Class Name: Commercial Driver License Purpose: Training to inspect and operate commercial tractor-trailers Participants: Soldiers Instructor: Johnston Community College Cost: $ 135.00 4 – Milestones 2 - Outcome Outcome: Graduates receive Class A Commercial Driver License, DOT 380 certificate, and a JCC curriculum certificate. History: Seveth class Graduated Nov 2014. Class Size: 16 (Max) Next class graduation – 6 Mar 2015 “Truck Drivers” [email protected] 910-396-2248 11 Auto Collision Repair (ACR) 1 - Overview Name: Auto Collision Repair (ACR) associates degree (2 year program) Purpose: Prepare for a career in auto collision repair inter-industry Participants: Transitioning Soldiers & Spouses; High School Graduates Prerequisites: FTCC Enrollment Cost: FTCC Tuition Rates 2 - Outcome 3 - Course Curriculum: I-CAR based courses with 8 week apprenticeship Career Options: a. Non Structural Technician: Repair damaged vehicles b. Estimator: Conduct insurance and repair estimates for damaged vehicles c. Refinish Technician: Matches and restores auto color 4 – Way a head Outcome: Graduates receive an associates degree; Gerber Collision provides employment opportunity History: New program with first class started in August 2014 “Auto Collision Repair (ACR) Associates Degree” 12 [email protected] 910-922-1214 Career Skills Training Center Background DoDI 1322.29: Job Training, Employment Skills Training, Apprenticeships, and Internships (JTEST-AI) signed 24 Jan 14 • • Authorizes Soldiers to attend a “career skills program” during last six months of service Approval is O-5 level commander Way A Head • • • Career Skills Training Center proponent draft a proposal for review and approval by Fort Bragg Leadership SFL-TAP Market sign-ups Employers/trainers conduct on-site skills training and internships events Fort Bragg Career Skills Initiative • • • • Establish a Career Skills Training Center on or near Fort Bragg Conduct skill certification courses Employers conduct “Interviews of Interest” during training phase. If graduation is within 30-45 days of separation, Career Skills Course Participants receives certification, invite for second interview, and/or offer letter of employment Endstate Soldiers, Veterans, and Families leave military service “career ready” and find an established network of enablers connecting them with the employment, education, and healthcare required to successfully reintegrate into civilian society 14 Fort Bragg Transition University Take Care Of Soldiers, DA Civilians And Families As They Transition By: + Coaching, Teaching, Mentoring Transition Tracks Employment: a new career Vocation: a new trade Education: degree leading to career Entrepreneurship: new business owner + Reducing unemployment after the Army Service + Promote recruiting future generations Mission First – People Always [email protected], 910-396-2248 Fort Bragg SFL-TAP Transition Services Manager William McMillian 396-2248 [email protected] Contract Installation Manager (SFL-TAP) Dianna Williams 396-7606 [email protected]