Soldier for Life Overview

Soldier for Life Overview LTC Jerry Wood Southeast Regional Director, Soldier for Life Unclassified Background FY16 Program of Record MAR 2015 “Hon...
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Soldier for Life Overview LTC Jerry Wood Southeast Regional Director, Soldier for Life Unclassified

Background FY16 Program of Record

MAR 2015 “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

Career Skills Policy (Army Directive 2015-12)

DEC 2014 Army Transition Regulation

JUN 2014 Soldier for Life – Transition Assistance Program

JUL 2014 Transition Campaign Plan

JAN 2014 Army Campaign Plan JUL 2012 SFL Inception NOV 2011 VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act 2011

NOV 2010 VCSA Sends APR 2010 Army ACAP/Transition USMA Study Group Unclassified

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SFL Regions/Functions Director – COL Adam Rocke(703) 545-6855 Deputy Director – COL Michael Kelly (703) 545-2643 SGM Billie Jo Boersma (703) 545-6857

Northeast US and Europe LTC Mark Sherkey(703) 545-6872

[email protected] MSG Adam Martinez: (703)-545-6859 [email protected]

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Western US and Pacific LTC Derwin Brown (703) 545-9343 [email protected] MSG Palmer: (703)-545-2648 [email protected]

Southeast US, USVI, and PR LTC Jerry Wood (703) 545-6858 [email protected]

HI Central Region LTC Jon Sowards (703) 545-8666 [email protected]

MSG Shane Perret: (703)-545-9344 [email protected]

MSG Stephen Canonico: (703) 545-8689 [email protected] Retirement Services Mr. John Radke (703) 571-7230 Education MAJ George Coleman 703-545-2642

Strategic Initiatives Ms. Gabriele Tyler (703) 695-5429

FUNCTIONS Employment MAJ Adam Grim (703) 545- 2635

Health LTC Paula Smith (703)-545-2658

OTSG Liaison LTC Jacqueline Clements (703) 545-8687

National Programs MAJ Katresha Bailey (703) 545-2647

Communications MAJ Crystal Boring (703) 545-2657

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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.

Army Government Community Employment

Information

Army Imperative: Sustain the Premier All-Volunteer Army Unclassified

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Soldier & Family Life Cycle Serve Strong • Technical and Leadership experience • PME supports continued development • Credentialing, Certifications and Licensing • Family support and assistance programs  MySECO: Spouse Employment Career Opportunities  MyCAA: My Career Advancement Account

• Army Career Tracker

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Re-integrate Strong Start Strong

• SFL-TAP: Soldier for Life –

• Recruit Top 29% • HS Diploma / College • PaYS Partner (Partnerships for Youth Success) • Initial Entry Training (IET) • Future Soldier Spouse Orientation • Army Values and Warrior Ethos

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Remain

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Transition Assistance Program • Retirement Services • National Guard / Reserve • Army Network / Mentors • Community Action Teams • Apprenticeships/Internships • Military OneSource

Strong

• Community Reception • National Guard / Reserve • Veteran Service Organizations • Retired Soldiers / Veterans • Mentor, Leader, Volunteer • Community / Civic Leaders 5

Army Retirement Services Retirement is a process, not an event! Active Army

2015 Population 490,326 Served

ARNG

USAR

Retired Soldiers

349,042

198,698

948,296

Surviving Spouses

Total

249,160

2.23M

Pre-Retirement Policy

Post-Retirement Policy

• 116 Retirement Services Officers

• Lifetime benefits advice & support • Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) assistance • Army Echoes Newsletter & Blog • CSA & Installation Retired Soldier Councils • Retiree Appreciation Days

• Career Status Bonus Counseling • Pre-Retirement Counseling • SBP/RCSBP Counseling • MyArmyBenefits website • Soldier for Life website

AR 600-8-7 – “Retirement Services Program” http://soldierforlife.army.mil/retirement 6

Employment Landscape Overall Unemployment Rate by CY 9.5 Million (43%) of 22 Million living Veterans are Soldiers - 945K Retired Soldiers - 250K Surviving Spouses - 30K Soldiers retire each year AC End Strength Reduction increases transition ~374K (243K AC) projected to transition in the next 3 years

14.0 12.0 10.0 8.0

6.0 4.4

Unemployment Trends 2015: Veteran rates generally lower than national average 3rd QTR CY15 unemployment was 11.1% for Vets 18-24 3rd QTR CY15 unemployment was 10.6% for non-Vets 18-24

5.2

4.0

4.7

3.0

2.0

Post-9/11 Veterans Source: BLS

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UCX FY 14 UCX FY 15 $94.3M $69.7M $84.6M $64.4M $75.9M $56.0M $69.5M $52.4M

25% FY14 to FY15 Army FY UCX Payouts

2015*

2013

2012

2011

2014

All Veterans *Year to date average

Federal, Public, Private, Partnership Examples

Army UCX Payouts

Annual UCX Payments by Service

Non-Veterans

White House Joining Forces Initiative 1200000

Companies/Organizations Execution

1000000

Commitments

800000

Hires to Date

600000 400000 200000

28000

Source: VA, October 2015 Data

2010

2009

2008

2007

0.0

2006

CY15 YTD Overall unemployment: Post-9/11 Veterans--6.0% Non-Veterans--5.2% Total Veterans--4.7%

6.5

% 6.0

0

2011 Source: DOL

2012

2013

2014

2015

Source: Website/corporate reporting

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Service Member Transition Summits Purpose: To educate businesses on best practices in hiring and retaining military employees, while also supporting transitioning Service Members and Military Spouses as they enter the civilian workforce. Metrics to date (CY14-15) 19 Transition Summits 16,663 Service Members & Family attendees 1,621 Employers 9,532 Interviews (at Summit) 1,518 Firm Offers (at Summit) Summits upcoming JB San Antonio, TX (9 DEC) Fort Stewart, GA (26-27 JAN) JB Lewis McChord (9-10 FEB) Camp Pendleton, MS (17-18 FEB) Fort Bliss (23-24 MAR) Fort Bragg (27-28 APR) Fort Leonard Wood (10-11 APR) Fort Belvoir 17-18 MAY)

Day One – Employer Focus

Interactive Panels & Forums • National Perspective • Local Perspective • Best Practices in Hiring

Networking reception Day Two – Service Member Focus Town Hall-Style Panels Employment Workshops

• Comprehensive Presentations • One-on-One Resume Review

Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair

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SFL Reinforcing Initiatives • Career Skills Program (CSP) / Job Training, Employment Skills Training, Apprenticeships, and Internships (JTEST-AI) • Interagency Collaboration – Transition Summits

• Communications and Outreach

Unclassified

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Questions

“Once a Soldier, Always a Soldier…A Soldier for Life!”

Unclassified

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Join the Conversation

Facebook: www.facebook.com/StrongSoldierForLife

Twitter: www.twitter.com/csaSoldier4life @csaSoldier4Life #SoldierForLife

Website: soldierforlife.army.mil Unclassified

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