Veterans Employment Coordination Service

Briefing toAdvisory Committee on Women Veterans

Be A HERO. Again.

Dennis O. May, Director

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Overview

Background Mission Activities Comm/Marketing Plan VECS Success Contact Info

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Background

Veterans comprise approximately 30% of VA’s 288,000 employees, and 8% are service-connected disabled veterans

VA ranks first among non-Defense agencies in the hiring of disabled veterans; second only to the Department of Defense in overall number of veterans

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November 2007 – Acting VA Secretary announced the hiring of 10 full-time Regional Veterans Employment Coordinators (VECs)

January 2008 – Veterans Employment Coordination Service (VECS) office established

July 2008 – VECS fully staffed

Background

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Mission Statement

Lead Department efforts to attract, recruit, and hire veterans into the VA, particularly severely injured veterans.

Open opportunities to Veteran employment and ensure that Veterans are able to successfully enter VA’s workforce.

Help ensure that VA managers and supervisors are thoroughly familiar with the use of special authorities to hire veterans.

VECS VECS ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTORGANIZATIONAL CHART

DirectorDirectorDennis MayDennis May

RegionalRegionalVECVEC(CA)(CA)

Michael LewMichael Lew(1)(1)

RegionalRegionalVECVEC(WA)(WA)Bob Bob

MortensonMortenson(2)(2)

Deputy Deputy Director/Director/RegionalRegionalVEC (DC)VEC (DC)

Greg AlleyneGreg Alleyne(9)(9)

RegionalRegionalVECVEC(CO)(CO)Mark Mark

BerningerBerninger(3)(3)

RegionalRegionalVECVEC(TX)(TX)

VacantVacant(4)(4)

RegionalRegionalVECVEC(KY)(KY)

GilbertGilbertStubbsStubbs

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RegionalRegionalVECVEC(GA)(GA)

Annette Annette TaylorTaylor

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RegionalRegionalVECVEC(NC)(NC)

Thomas Thomas GreenGreen

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RegionalRegionalVECVEC(NY)(NY)

Andree Andree SuttonSutton

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ProgramProgramSupportSupport

SpecialistSpecialistRobert Robert ForneyForney

Regional VEC Locations

*Plus Over 160 Local VECs at HR offices Nationwide

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VECS Activities

Partner with Veteran stakeholders to promote VA career opportunities

Outreach to veterans, particularly severely injured veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan

Maintain a constant presence at: Military career fairs Transition assistance centers Outreach events

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VECS Activities (cont’d)

Manage Local VECs and assist in their efforts to establish partnerships and collaborate with: Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment

Services Marine Corps’ Wounded Warrior Regiment Army’s Wounded Warrior Program & Warrior

Transition Units Veterans Service Organizations Other veteran stakeholders

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Comm/Marketing Plan

Developed and Distributed 50,000 Brochures and 500 PostersPublished Secretary’s Memo highlighting VA’s Commitment (Re-issue pending)Published “Call-to Action” Memo (Re-issue pending) Sent Direct Contact Memo to over 2300 Severely Injured Veterans

688 Responses Launched VECS Website at, www.va.gov/vecsShowcased during Diversity News & Diversity Newsletter

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Comm/Marketing Plan

Produced VECS Informational DVD Distributed to HR VA-wide Featured on VA News Network Available for Viewing on the Internet

http://www.va.gov/vecs (Getting Vets Hired)Feature Cover Story for VA’s VAnguard magazine (Sep/Oct)Other features:

GI JobsDiversity CareersWHUR Radio (DC Tri-state area)

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Comm/Marketing Plan

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Comm/Marketing Plan

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VECS Success – FY 09 Veterans Contacted: 70,071 Employment Service Provided:

Introduction to VA Careers 4218Skills, Qualifications & Career Match 3652Training and Development Counseling 2921Collaborate w/VR&E Service 1573Resume Review & Assistance 4323Writing KSA's 2138Federal Application 4027USA Staffing 887

Placement Assistance 746Total 24,485

Veteran Hires (RVEC): 200+

“At a time when members of the Armed Forces continue to defend this great Nation, it is imperative that we honor their service by enhancing our collective efforts in the area of Veteran employment. It is not only good business; it is the right thing to do.”

The Honorable Eric K. Shinseki, VA Secretary

Contact Information

Dennis O. May, DirectorVeterans Employment Coordination Service

Dennis.May@va.gov(202)461-5063

Greg Alleyne, Deputy DirectorVeterans Employment Coordination Service

Greg.Alleyne@va.gov(202)461-6997

To contact VECS, send email to: VECS@va.gov

For more information visit: www.va.gov/VECS

RVEC Contact Information

To contact VECS, send email to: VECS@va.govFor more information visit: www.va.gov/VECS

Region 1Name: Mr. Michael LewPhone: (858) 642-3807 (Work)Address: VA Medical Center San Diego               3350 La Jolla Village Drive               Building 22, Room 104 San Diego, CA 92161

Region 4Name: VacantPhone: Address:

Region 7Name: Thomas GreenPhone: (800) 771-6106 extension: 5886 Cell:     (910) 368-1267Address: Veterans Affairs Medical Center               2300 Ramsey Street               PWC Building, (Stop 04)               Fayetteville, NC 28314

Region 2Name: Robert Lee MortensonPhone: (206) 220-6124 extension: 3484Address: Department of Veterans Affairs               Veterans Affairs Medical Center               915 Second Avenue               Seattle, WA 98174

Region 5Name: Gilbert StubbsPhone: (502) 287-4615 (Work)            (502) 432-9656 (Cell)Address: VA Medical Center, 001D               800 Zorn Ave,               Louisville, KY 40206

Region 3Name: Name: Mark BerningerPhone: (719) 526-8689 Cell:    (303) 330-8435Address: Department of Veterans Affairs1620 Evans Street, Building 1219Room: 111Fort Carson, CO 80913

Region 6Name: Annette TaylorPhone: (706) 210-5912 (Work) Address: Seamless Transition Center, Heroes Village               A -115 Augusta West Parkway               Augusta, GA 30909

Region 8Name: Andree M. SuttonPhone: (212) 807-3120 (Work)Address: Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office               245 W. Houston St., Room 303                New York, NY 10014-4805

Region 9Name: VacantPhone: Address:

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