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Soldier For Life
LTC Christopher Paone1 April 2015
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Background
“Honor the service and sacrifice of our Veterans, Retirees, Wounded Warriors and Families by preserving the highest possible quality of life, on our installations, and wherever Soldiers serve and live. Assist Soldiers transitioning out of Army service to return to civilian occupations successfully. ‘Once a Soldier, Always a Soldier.’” –GEN Raymond Odierno, July 2012
Army ACAP/Transition
USMA Study Group
VCSA Sends
VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act
2011
Transition Campaign
Plan
Army Transition Regulation
April 2010
November 2010
November 2011
July 2014
Dec 2014
July 2012 SFL Inception
Army Campaign
Plan Jan 2014
Program of RecordFY 16
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Veteran Population Distribution
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Northeast US and EuropeLTC William Johnson (703) [email protected]
MSG Martinez: (703)[email protected]
SFL Regions/Functions Director – COL Adam Rocke(703) 545-6855
Deputy Director – COL Matthew Schwind (703) 545-2643SGM Billie Jo Boersma (703) 545-6857
Southeast US, USVI, and PRLTC Steven George (703) 545-6858
MSG Perret: (703)[email protected]
EmploymentLTC Paone
(703) 545- 2635
EducationLTC Ryan Raymond
703-545-2642
Retirement ServicesMr. John Radke(703) 571-7230
Health LTC Paula Smith(703)-545-2658
OTSG LiaisonMAJ Jacqueline Clements
(703) 545-8687
National ProgramsLTC Jennifer Kasker
(703) 545-2647
Strategic OutreachLTC Wenceslao Angulo
(703) 545-2657
Social MediaMs. Anna Eisenberg
(703) 571-729FUNCTIONS
Central RegionLTC Rob Hensley (703) [email protected]
MSG Morris: (703)[email protected]
Western US and Pacific LTC Derwin Brown
(703) [email protected]
MSG Mulligan: (703)-545-2648
AK
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Soldier for Life Campaign Mission
Soldier for Life connects Army, governmental, and community efforts to build relationships that facilitate successful reintegration of our Soldiers, Retired Soldiers, Veterans, and their Families in order to keep them Army Strong and instill their values, ethos, and leadership within communities.
EndstateSoldiers, 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.
Army Imperative: Sustain the Premier All-Volunteer Army
Employment
Educ
atio
n Health
Army
Government
Community
Information
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Start Strong• Top 29%• HS Diploma / College• PaYS Partners• Initial Entry Training (IET)• Army Values and Warrior Ethos
Re-integrate Strong• SFL-TAP• Retirement Services• National Guard / Reserve• Army Network / Mentors• Community Action Teams• Apprenticeships/Internships
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Serve Strong• Technical and Leadership experience• PME supports continued development• ACT / COOL / JST • Credentialing, Certifications and Licensing
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Remain Strong• Community Reception• National Guard / Reserve• VSO / MSO• Retired Soldiers / Veterans• Mentors• Community Leaders
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Soldier Life Cycle
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Army FY Unemployment Compensation
Quarter UCX FY 141 $94.3M2 $84.6M3 $75.9M4 $ 68.8M
2011 2012 2013 2014
$515
M
$503
M
$431
.7 M
$323
.6 M
Energy
Manufacturing & Retail Services
Business Services
IT & Security
Financial Services
Government & Public Sector
SFL’s Diverse Networking Profile Includes…over 500 companies/organizations representing 22
industries And…over 300 Government/Federal agencies
2008$457
2009 $710
2010 $923
2011 $944
2012 $897
2013 $747
Annual Unemployment Compensation Payments by Service
U.S. Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Air Force
Navy
Army
$1B
$750M
$500M
$250M
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 20140
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4
6
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14Overall Unemployment Rate
Gulf War Era II Veterans Nonveterans Total Veterans
6.5%
4.4%
3.8%
7.8%
6.4%
5.3%
Current Situation
Federal, Public, & Private Training and Hiring Commitments
Joining Forces
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How We Connect
IMCOM/HRC:Transition Services ManagersSFL-Transition Assistance Program CounselorsSFL Resources/ Analysis
Labor Trends Developing Markets Advanced Skill Training Unemployment & UCX Independent Research
SFL Regional Engagements
IMCOM/HRC:Transition Services ManagersSFL- Transition Assistance Program(TAP) Counselors
Website/Social Media (Direct)
SFL Inter-Agency Fusion Cell
Employment
Educ
atio
n Health
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The Fusion Cell Answers:1) Who is at risk and how do we (Army) mitigate that risk?2) What industry/sector should we connect – when, how, where?
The Employment Fusion Cell furthers the goals of SFL and partners to develop a targeted, evidence-based employment single point of service to synchronize preparation and connection employment targeting.
SFL EMPLOYMENT FUSION
•Employment announcements•Policy updates•Networking/bookmarking•News sharing
•Military roundtables•Directly engage HR/Leader •Communications•Marketing•Commitments
•Vet Data: Age, Gender, Race• Periods of Service• Disability• Location
•Positive Labor Trends•Developing Markets•Advanced Skill Training•Placement/Pay Parity•Unemployment•Unemployment Compensation
•TAP) Employment Workshop•National Labor Exchange•Federal Hiring Preference•American Job Centers•VA Vet Centers•VSO/MSO Connections
•Government Reps (VA, DOL, Reserves. NGB)•State Work Force•Installation/community visits•Leader engagement
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Soldier for Life Priorities
Army Imperative: Sustain the Premier All-Volunteer Army
Build Strong Communities and Army Network
Access
Leverage the Army Network and Centers of Influence to
connect Veterans to resources
Engage partners to develop networks and connect to Veterans
VSO/MSOs Interagency Private Industry CATs Local Gov.
Help NFE’s gain access to and assist transitioning Soldiers
Inculcate the SFL mindset into Soldiers
and Families
Mindset
SFL concepts in PME
Educate the force through engagements
Train and Educate Leaders to change culture
Embed SFL NCOs into units
Bring awareness to communities
Relationships
Bring unity of effort to Army, Government, and
Community action
Develop Public-Private Partnerships
Connect resource providers to create efficiency
Build the Army Network
Connect civilian leaders with Army Senior Leadership
Trust
Maintain faith of Soldiers & Veterans to sustain the
Premier All-Volunteer Army
Engage Communities to tell the Army Story
Educate Centers of Influence and employers
Deliver on promises to Veterans and the community
Care for our Veterans ALWAYS
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Connection Examples
…connects Army, governmental, & community efforts to build relationships
Education
Dept. Of Veterans Affairs Post 9/11 GI Bill
Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts
(MYCAA)
Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO)
Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)
SFL TAP
Student Veterans of America
Operation College Promise
Employment
Veterans Employment Center
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Program
Military Spouse Employment Program (MSEP)
American Job Centers
Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO)
SFL TAP
Command Sponsored Spouse Program
Health
OTSG.MEDCOM
SAMHSA (HHS)
VHA
DCoE
AOS
USO
Give an Hour
Care Coalition
Vets4Warriors
Army OneSource
Nat. Programs
Department of Veterans Affairs
Department of Labor
Army Community Covenant
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
American Legion
Code of Support
MOAA
SFL Functional Connections
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Employment ResourcesAmerican Job Centers
Student (VA)• GI Bill• Technical Training• Registered Apprenticeships
Employee (DOL)• American Job Centers - Priority of Service - Gold Card/Intensive Services• Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)
American Job Center (AJC)
National Labor Exchange (NLX)
Veteran
Transition GPS (TAP)
Employer
Entrepreneur (SBA)• “Boots to Business”
“Good Jobs for Veterans”
13“Once a Soldier, Always a Soldier…A Soldier for Life!”
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