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
“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
mark.b.sherkey.mil@mail.mil
MSG Adam Martinez: (703)-545-6859
adam.martinez8.mil@mail.mil
AK
Western US and Pacific
LTC Derwin Brown
(703) 545-9343
derwin.a.brown@mail.mil
MSG Palmer:
(703)-545-2648
George.a.palmer.mil@mail.mil
Southeast US, USVI, and PR
LTC Jerry Wood (703) 545-6858
jerry.l.wood3.mil@mail.mil
HI
Central Region
LTC Jon Sowards (703) 545-8666
Jon.k.sowards2.mil@mail.mil
MSG Shane Perret: (703)-545-9344
shane.r.perret.mil@mail.mil
MSG Stephen Canonico: (703) 545-8689
stephen.j.canonico.mil@mail.mil
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
3
1
Remain
4
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
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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
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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
Q
1
2
3
4
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
Unclassified
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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
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Twitter:
www.twitter.com/csaSoldier4life
@csaSoldier4Life
#SoldierForLife
Website:
soldierforlife.army.mil
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