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Discover innovative approaches to building veteran hiring programs that truly work. With over 20 years of experience in the U.S. Army and media, Chad Sowash shares insights on thinking outside the box to attract and retain veteran talent. Learn about gap identification, outreach strategies, and measuring success. This webinar covers critical aspects of veteran hiring, including engagement with military organizations and enhancing your veteran brand. Join us to create a meaningful impact in hiring veterans and cultivating a diverse, skilled workforce.
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Building Veteran Hiring Programs That Work! “Thinking Outside The Checked Box”
20 Years in US Army / USAR • Media Background • Pre-Monster • DirectEmployers • NLX Lead • RecruitMilitary – CXO • Principal Partner Catch 22 About Chad
Ready… Set… Comply! • Gap Identification • Champions • Inside-Out • Outreach • Measure & Evolve Talking Points
Ready… 2006 – changes Set… 2011 – NPRM Comply! March 24th 2014 Ready… Set… Comply!
State of webinar panic • Us versus Them • “They're coming for us” • “Where’s THE answer”? • Magic Vendor? • Job Board? Landing pages? It’s SCARY Out There!
This is NOT about • Job postings • Landing Pages • This IS about • The RIGHT Conversation • Commitment • Hiring Veterans SOAPBOX
# of employees # of qualified Veteran employees # of qualified New Veteran employees All by job category and hiring location Overall employee retention rate Veteran retention rate What are your geographic needs? What MOCs align best Gap Identification
Military Occupational Codes 94W = Electronics Maint. Chief 32E = Civil Engineer 0531 = Civil Affairs 0904 = Critical Care Nurse 91 = Physician 11B = Infantry ! Gap Identification
DIVE DEEPER FOR GOLD Ask the hard questions… Gap Identification
What is your Veteran brand? • ERG • Employee Population • NG / Reserves • State Vet Reps • Other providers • Compile & publish findings Gap Identification
Commitment Continuum ? Champions
C-Suite Champion Champions
Program Manager • Develop • Mission • Objective • Goals Champions
Turn ERG into BRG • Meaningful Community • Support Business Objectives • Collaboration • Find your Story • Self ID • Retain Top Talent Inside-Out
Now you’re ready Tell your story… Spread the WORD Lift MORALE Raise STATURE Elevate BRG Inside-Out
Collaborate with BRG • Decipher MOCs • Improved Interviewing Skills • Enhanced Talent Sources • Where do you need help? • Overall Employee Perception? Inside-Out
2007 - 2014 OUTREACH = 2014 - Beyond OUTREACH= OUTCOMES Not just postings anymore Outreach
What is True Partnership? • State Workforce • Job Support / Training / Skill Gaps / OJT • Local Reps • Providers – Wounded Warriors • OFCCP • Vendors • Qualify / Proof / Hiring Metrics Outreach
Where do I start? • Mobilize BRG – Tell Your Story • Attend job fairs • Visit NG / Reserves / ESGR • Military Installations (out-processing) Engage your new Army! Outreach
Measure • Record • Report For vendors • Be like Trump Measure & Evolve
“Stop checking the box and start building talent pipelines that will last decades” – Chad Sowash Thank You!
12:00 15:30 Parting Gift