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UEDA Awards of Excellence2014 Talent Development

Operation Reentry North Carolina:

Tools for Advanced Manufacturing for Veterans

Ruthann Cage East Carolina University

2014 Talent Development UEDA Awards of Excellence

ECU research projects for Veteran/Family Reintegration

• Health & Wellness

• Education

• Economic Opportunity (TAMV)

Rehabilitation ★ Resiliency ★ Reintegration

Operation Reentry North Carolina

UEDA Awards of Excellence 2014

Military to Civilan Employment

• Exiting service members

• Translating skills• Certifications• Matching needs

to employers

2014 Talent Development

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m7XZBgf7wQ&feature=youtu.be


Supply &Demand

Single pilot program (July 2013) offered in GreenvilleTAMV replicated at locations near NC military bases

(Ft. Bragg, Cherry Point, Seymour Johnson AFB)Currently more than 300 transitioning vets on wait

list Industry partners queued for Speed Interviews



Allies Innovate

ECU NC Community Colleges Industries, region & state Military Bases City / County Governments Private Donors - Champions of Freedom



Impacts

Industry hires highly-trained, leadership-oriented employees and retains them in NC

Regional productivity increases Family financial security gainedFamily stress of unemployment avertedHigh unemployment avoided in communities



Victories


Secure employment

Enroll in Higher Education

Veterans servedCertificates:

ACT Career ReadinessACT Work Keys examsOSHA 30 certificateLEAN/ Six Sigma Yellow BeltOther certificates

Innovation/Design presentationContacts w/industry (4-5)

2014 Talent Development UEDA Awards of Excellence

Ruthann CageDirector

Industry & Economic Development

East Carolina University

[email protected]

ECUinnovate.org/ornc