you by email to set up a short phone appointment to answer questions and receive your job postings. These will be upload
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We Provide Your Job Postings Directly to Military Employment Counselors Who Match Them With Guard Members and Veterans All services are free to employers, Guard members, veterans and spouses. American Jobs for America’s Heroes is a nonprofit alliance with the National Guard to help unemployed National Guard members, veterans and spouses find skilled jobs in the private sector. Thousands of Guard members in state commands are unemployed and more reductions are coming. Free for Employers and Candidates! Direct Access: Your job postings are plugged directly into the National Guard Employment Network, the flagship employment initiative of the National Guard. Our team of placement specialists works with hundreds of military counselors across the country in all military branches! Ongoing Program: This is not a limited-time event. You can submit post jobs at no cost as openings arise throughout the year. World-class Case Management: A secure internet-based case management system enables the state National Guard and nonprofit employment counselors to work collaboratively to track and fill postings. This enables higher quality control and helps to ensure prompt support.
Hands-on Support to Fill Your Jobs The first step is for you to register using the link below. It takes 5 minutes. Case Manager: Your case manager will contact you by email to set up a short phone appointment
to answer questions and receive your job postings. These will be uploaded into the National Guard Employment Network technology platform. Guard employment counselors will actively match Guard candidates with your job requirements. Members of all military branches can view them in addition to Guard counselors and members. Personalized Support: At your option, you will receive tailored help in screening candidates and understanding how military training experience relates to your job requirements. You Are in Control: You can contact each applicant or have them contact you. You will continue to receive selected resumes until you fill your open positions. Postings will be live for 30 days or longer if you wish. Job posting help: 757-262-1295. Training in 107 Occupational Categories National Guard members are valuable employees. Only one in four applicants are accepted into the Army National Guard. They receive the same training as the U.S. Army. Guard members train continously in areas relevant to the civilian workplace, from leadership, administration and logistics to electronics, operations, maintenance and scores more. They demonstrate readiness for learning, responsibility for good teamwork and reliability, and they understand how to perform in a disciplined organization. Watch the 5 minute video: www.CenterForAmerica.org/video.html
Register for Posting at: www.Centerfor America.org/register.html For information on how your company can support American Jobs for America’s Heroes, please contact Steve Nowlan, President, Center for America at
[email protected] or 201-513-0379
Q&A: Job Posting is Easy and Quick! How much does it cost for associations, employers and applicants to participate? No costs; all services are free.
What do I do first to get started? The first step is to register on www. CenterForAmerica.org — it takes 5 minutes.
What happens next? After registering, you’ll receive an email within two business days to set up a phone call with Stacey Cummings with Corporate America Supports You (CASY), a campaign alliance nonprofit. Stacey will answer your questions, review your specific needs and provide electronic forms for you to use to submit postings. You can also call Stacey at 757-2621295 or email her at s_cummings@ CorporateAmericaSupportsYou.org.
Do I fill out the posting forms? Yes, you can cut and paste from an existing job description or use the form to compose the posting. It takes only a few minutes. Then you email the forms back for staff review.
I don’t have experience creating job descriptions. Is free help available? Yes. Call Stacey Cummings and she or one of her colleagues will help you.
Why do the postings need to be reviewed by CASY-MSCCN? This is a quality control step. There is often different military and civilian terminology for the same or similar skills and training. Experienced counselors at CASY and Military Spouse Corporate Career
Network (MSCCN) help translate qualifications and duties to ensure that jobs and candidates are not overlooked because of jargon.
How does the job actually get posted and distributed? When the posting is ready, it will be posted for you on the National Guard Employment Network online Job Database and distributed to National Guard employment counselors and nonprofits in the states. The counselors work directly with unemployed National Guard members and will look for matches between your posting and candidates to email to you. National Guard members and all applicants from all other military branches can access your posting on the CASY-MSCCN website.
How do I find out about possible matches? National Guard employment counselors will contact you by email or phone so you can review the candidates and contact those you wish to. Also, applicants searching the job board on their own can contact you directly based on the preferences you indicate in your posting.
How is the job posting tracked? The National Guard Employment Network (NGEN) and CASY-MSCCN use a world-class secure internet software platform donated by Kenexa, an IBM company. This enables NGEN counselors to log every interaction and communication with applicants. Every viewing of your posting by applicants using online access is also tracked. Those looking at your posting through
distribution channels beyond online access can not be tracked.
How is NGEN and CASY-MSCCN different from military “job boards”? The military employment counselors who receive the postings work one on one with Guard members and other veterans to match them with your job requirements. Rather than depend on candidates to see your posting, the counselors reach out to candidates to tell them about the jobs and encourage them to apply. These integrated teams offer extensive personal help and coaching to both employers and applicants, personalized to individual needs. You can draw upon as much help from experienced staff as you want without charge.
Is AJAH limited to National Guard members? No. Postings are distributed widely to counselors in several military branches, notably the U.S. Army.
How often can I submit postings? Submit them anytime throughout the year - the campaign is ongoing. If you need a fresh email link to submit new postings, contact Stacey.
How long are my postings active for matching? You can specify any duration but if you don’t, they expire in 30 days. Contact Stacey to renew an expired posting for a longer period.
To Post Jobs: Call Stacey Cummings at 757-262-1295
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Best Practices Guides for Employers in Recruiting and Hiring National Guard Members, Veterans and Reservists Free Download: www.CenterForAmerica.org/bpg.html
“This Best Practices Guide, compiled by the Center for America, represents an excellent collection of effective techniques being used by leading employers to achieve success in hiring military candidates. I encourage you to use this as a source book of good ideas to consider as you pursue your organization’s military hiring goals.” Jeannine Rivet, Executive Vice President, UnitedHealth Group in the Foreword of the Large Employer Edition of the Guide
Quick Reference Guides for Busy Professionals Both editions are designed to give you practical high-value ideas, insights and guidance succinctly. You can quickly access best practice profiles for new ideas, or browse through the Guides to review how best to organize your overall military recruiting effort. Share free copies with your colleagues and associations! Small Employer Edition: This version of the Guide is tailored for smaller employers which rely on smaller HR functions and organization leaders to recruit new employees. It provides short summaries for each of 28 best practices along with suggested action steps and insights to give you a head start and help avoid timewasting missteps. Links to government agencies and nonprofit resources are included. 20 Pages.
Large Employer Edition: This version is for larger employers with more extensive recruiting resources and more formal HR procedures. The Guide presents 35 Best Practices in one-to-two page profiles, including a summary, the rationale and action steps for each. Brief descriptions of initiatives implemented by leading employers are included, as well as links to government and nonprofit resources. 41 Pages.
Best Practices Sections in the Guides: 1. Organizing Your Internal Military Hiring Program 2. Recruiting and Interviewing Candidates 3. Providing an Environment that Supports Career Growth 4. Sharing Information with Others
Free Webinar Replay: How to Achieve Greater Success in Hiring Veterans, National Guard Members and Reservists www.CenterForAmerica.org/webinar2.html
Comments About the AJAH Best Practices Guides “I’m very glad that Center for America has prepared this Guide. The Guide, which is tailored for small businesses, is full of good ideas and insights about how to bring veterans and Guard members into your company efficiently and successfully.” Ron Overton, President, Overton Industries, in the Foreword of the Small Employer Edition.
“As the lead national sponsor for the AJAH campaign, Phillips 66 has both contributed to and benefited from the best practices outlined in the Guide. I will be encouraging my peers in Talent Acquisition as well as the entire membership of the Direct Employers Association to use the Guide to help sharpen their efforts to recruit and hire veterans and National Guard members.” Jonathan Rosenberg, Manager, Talent Development, Planning and Acquisition, Phillips 66 and Board member of the DirectEmployers Association (2007-2015)
“The AJAH Best Practices Guide on Military Hiring is a useful resource to employers who are looking for ways to improve their military recruiting and retention of military candidates.” E. Colette Nelson, Chief Advocacy Officer, American Subcontractors Association, Inc.
“Many of the members of our association are small employers without dedicated HR staffs. The AJAH Best Practices Guide on military hiring is an invaluable tool for any business owner as a compilation of lessons learned by employers of all sizes on successful recruiting of military candidates.” Dave Tilstone, President, National Tooling & Machining Association (NTMA)
“The AJAH Best Practices Guide on Military Hiring brings together high quality, practical approaches to military recruiting which are designed to help facilitate success for employers of all sizes.” William E. Gaskin, President, Precision Metalforming Association (PMA)
“Having served as chief executive officer of a non-profit and of several for-profit companies in diversified manufacturing and biotech, I believe that employers of all sizes will appreciate the AJAH Best Practices Guides for military hiring. The Guides will help employers benchmark their own practices and glean new ideas from this great compilation of “lessons learned” on military recruiting. I hope you will be inspired and ready to take on the challenge of finding highly qualified and dedicated military candidates for your own organizations. Do yourself a favor—hire a veteran, National Guard member or military spouse.” Dr. Donald B. Rice was the 17th Secretary of the Air Force from 1989-1993, appointed by President George H. W. Bush. He served as chief executive officer of RAND Corporation and headed three for-profit companies in diversified manufacturing and biotech. Dr. Rice has served on numerous boards of directors, including Wells Fargo, Chevron, Amgen, and Vulcan Materials.
“The insights and techniques in both editions of the Guide will help recruiters and business owners save time and avoid mistakes in the recruiting process that sometimes get in the way of good hires. With one million soldiers coming into the civilian workforce over the next five years, we all need to do the best job we can to match our veterans and Guard members to our jobs. These Guides will help!” Brigadier General (ret) Marianne Watson, former Director of Manpower and Personnel, National Guard Bureau and Vice Chair, Advisory Council, American Jobs for America’s Heroes campaign
Free Download: www.CenterForAmerica.org/bpg.html For more information, visit www.CenterForAmerica.org
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Examples of Occupational Skill Sets National Guard Members Learn Through Continuous Training These photos were taken by National Guard and Army photographers during actual deployments of the National Guard when called out to aid in dealing with hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters. In all, the National Guard trains in 107 occupational specialties, with most relevant to civilian jobs. What skill sets does your company need that National Guard members can bring to your workplace? Assembling and Operating Power Equipment to Keep Polling Places Open During Sandy
Operating and Repairing Construction Equipment to Save Homes in Storm Surges
New York Army National Guard; Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jon Soucy
New Jersey National Guard; Photo by Master Sgt. Mark C. Olsen
Providing Vital Medical Services in All Types of Situations When Seconds Count
Organizing Teams to Manage Big Projects With Life or Death Consequences
National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Melissa E. Chatham, DC National Guard
Photo by New York National Guard
For information on how your company can support American Jobs for America’s Heroes, please contact Steve Nowlan, President, Center for America at
[email protected] or 201-513-0379 Learn more about the campaign and register for posting: www.CenterForAmerica.org
Mastering Complex Machinery Using Sophisticated Electronic Displays
Repairing Old Apartment Electrical Systems in the Middle of a Hurricane
North Carolina National Guard; Photo by Tech. Sgt. Parker Gyokeres
Photo by Sgt. Sara Yoke, West Virginia ARNG
Managing Large Fleets of Vehicles on Which People Depend for Their Lives
Managing and Maintaining Power and Water Purification Equipment for a Whole Community
Photo by Sgt. Rashawn D. Price, Louisiana Army National Guard
Photo by Lt. Col. Timothy E. Moran, North Carolina Air National Guard
Helping to Manage International Operations Using the Latest in Global Communications
Driving Heavy Trucks with Snow Plows to Safely Clear Unfamiliar Roads for Ambulances
U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jon Soucy
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Photo by Sgt. 1st Class A.J. Coyne, Virginia Guard
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