WE HIRE HEROES

National Job Board for Military Veterans
Follow link for information:

http://www.wehireheroes.com/National/about.html

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Camp Atterbury Child Development Center Jobs Announcement

Job Title: Child and Youth Program Assistant (Entry 2-Target 4)

Salary: $11.00-$19.59/Per Hour

Position Type: Non Appropriated Funds Position

Open: Friday, May 11, 2012 Close: December 31, 2012

Location: Camp Atterbury, IN

Note: Vacancy Announcement will be used to fill part-time, flex, and full time teacher positions at the new Camp Atterbury Child Development Center.

How to Apply: Click on
http://www.usajobs.gov/JobSearch/Search/GetRefineControlResults?Keyword=CYS+positions&Location=Edinburgh+Indiana&SelectedRadiusOption=20&search=Search%21

Point of Contact Information:
Swift, Wayne SFC MIL NG IN ARNG
Camp Atterbury - DOIM Mobilization, Supply and Acquisition NCOIC
E-mail Address: wayne.swift@us.army.mil

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Indiana's Behavioral Health Provider Evidence-Based Training Opportunity

Star Behavioral Health Providers (SBHP) is an initiative designed through a collaboration with the Indiana National Guard (INNG, the Military Family Research Institute (MFRI) at Purdue University, and the National Guard Bureau's Psychological Health Program (PHP), and the Indiana Family and Social Services Association (FSSA). The SBHP mission is to create an opportunity for Indiana's behavioral health providers to receive specific evidence-based training that will help them meet the needs of the state's service members and their families. Providers receiving the training will then be listed on a comprehensive registry that will identify them as having completed this training in military issues, and serve as a valuable resource for service members, families, and referring professionals in and outside the military.

The training is free to participants, and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be earned at no cost, as well.

For complete details visit the website: www.starproviders.org.

The training is divided into three tiers with each tier building on information from previous tiers. Tier One training which includes both online and one daylong classroom sessions will be hosted at Ball State University on Wednesday, June 27th. We are glad that we can provide the following training as a way to achieve this increased level of awareness. If you are interested in attending this training, please pre-register by clicking one of the links list below. As a way to increase the value of the training, attendees are asked to complete an online tutorial which takes approximately one hour prior to attending.

Registration for all of the trainings can be found: http://starproviders.org/providers/training_dates.php.

If you would like to go directly to the website for the training being held at Ball State University, follow this link: http://starproviders.org/providers/training_date.php?training_id=18.

You are welcome to register for Tiers Two and Three at the same time but completion of the tiers in order is required! Also, attending Tier Three requires joining the registry as a provider - see the website for more details!

I hope you will take advantage of this important opportunity. It's an excellent chance to increase your knowledge, obtain CEUs and gain an increased ability to serve those who have served our country.

Thank you.

Star Behavioral Health Provides
Ball State sponsors: Dr. Bill Fitzgerald, Counseling Center and Beck Hannaford, Veterans Affairs Office

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Senator Coat's 2012 Hoosier Job Fair - Lafayette, IN

Senator Coats is hosting the 2012 Hoosier Job Fair with Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski, West Lafayette Mayor John Dennis, State Senator Brandt Hershman, State Senator Ron Alting, the Greater Lafayette Commerce, Lafayette WorkOne and the Tippecanoe County Commissioners. Admission to the job fair is free for attendees and no pre-registration is needed.

Wednesday, May 30, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds West Pavilion, 1401 Teal Road, Lafayette

For more information about the Hoosier Job Fair, and to see a list of employers attending please visit: http://www.coats.senate.gov/jobfair

* Dress to impress
* Employers might conduct on-spot interviews
* Make sure that you bring plenty of copies of your resume
* Contact the Employment Coordination Program for assistance in putting together or to review your resume and for interview preparation - 800-237-2850 ext 72320

Point of Contact Information:
Employment Coordination Program
Employment Coordination Program
4-5 Digit or Extension: 72320
E-mail Address: svc.38ecp.ngin-all@ng.army.mil

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In Honor of Memorial Day...

Dear JSS Family,

This weekend marks a holiday with special meaning to our military and our nation. In honor of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, we have re-released our Memorial Day video and invite you to watch the tribute at http://bit.ly/JSS_MemorialDay.

State Staff who would like to download this video to show at events this weekend may do so by logging into their JSS account. The video download link may be accessed on your main JSS Dashboard in the 'Media and Resources' widget.

Please use the social share buttons below the video to pass along to friends and loved ones. We hope you enjoy it!

Patriotically yours,
The J1 Strategic Communications Team

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Free Veteran Hiring Fair - Detroit, Michigan - : 26-28 JUNE 2012

Date: 26-28 JUNE 2012
Location: Detroit's COBO Center, One Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48226
OPEN TO POST 9/11 VETERANS

Thousands of Federal and Private Sector Job Opportunities Available.

• On-site interviews and career opportunities with federal agencies and private sector employers • Build a federal resume and learn successful interview techniques • Receive career coaching • Veteran benefits and services All experience levels and career types welcome.

Please note that there is a possibility that transportation and lodging could be provided to Indiana National Guard Veterans. This is NOT confirmed, and is subject to availability of funds. We need to know the number of personnel interested in this option IF it becomes available.

Please fill out the survey on this link:
http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22FSE4DLYV6

Please contact the Employment Coordination program for additional details.

Point of Contact Information:
Carrasco, Catalina CPT MIL NG IN ARNG
Employment Coordination Program
E-mail Address: svc.38ecp.ngin-all@ng.army.mil

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PERSONNEL INFORMATION BULLETIN - Technician Job Announcements May 14-18

Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Job Announcement Number: 12-097-T-Army
Salary: $38,967 Annually
Open: 14-May-2012
Close: 14-June-2012
Series/Grade: GS-07
Location: 1 vacancy(s) – Indianapolis
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Please click the following link for more information about this position or to submit your application:
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316631200

Job Title: Financial Services Technician
Job Announcement Number: 12-103-T-Army
Salary: $43,155 Annually
Open: 15-May-2012
Close: 15-June-2012
Series/Grade: 0503/GS-08
Location: 1 vacancy(s) – Indianapolis (USPFO)
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Please click the following link for more information about this position or to submit your application:
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316727800

Job Title: Ordnance Equipment Mechanic
Job Announcement Number: 12-021-T-Air
Salary: $23.85 hr
Open: 16-May-2012
Close: 16-June-2012
Series/Grade: 6641/WG-10
Location: 1 vacancy(s) – Fort Wayne (122nd Fighter Wing)
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Please click the following link for more information about this position or to submit your application:
href="http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316817700">http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316817700

Job Title: Non-Destructive Tester
Job Announcement Number:12-022-T-Air
Salary: $23.85 hr
Open: 17-May-2012
Close: 16-June-2012
Series/Grade: 3705/WG-10
Location: 1 vacancy(s) – Fort Wayne (122 Fighter Wing)
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Please click the following link for more information about this position or to submit your application:
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316965700

Job Title: Logistics Management
Job Announcement Number: 12-107-T-Army
Salary: $47,664 Annually
Open: 18-May-2012
Close: 17-June-2012
Series/Grade: 0346/GS-09
Location: 1 vacancy(s) – Butlerville (MUTC)
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Please click the following link for more information about this position or to submit your application:
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/317073200

Information:
https://ngin.ng.ds.army.mil/Lists/Announcements/DispForm.aspx?ID=1275

Point of Contact Information:
Parks, Nicholas R SSG MIL NG IN ARNG
HR Specialist (Staffing)
317-247-3299 4-5 Digit or Extension: 73299 E-mail Address: nicholas.parks@us.army.mil

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Technician Job Announcements - for the Air and Army National Guard

Job Title: Real Property Clerk
Job Announcement Number: 12-104-T-Army
Salary: $31,458 to $40,891 / Per Year
Open: Wednesday, 09 May 2012
Close: Wednesday, 06 June 2012
Series/Grade: GS-1101-05
Location: 1 vacancy(s) – Edinburgh, IN (ISU)
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Please click the following link for more information about this position or to submit your application:
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316317700

Job Title: Education Services Specialist
Job Announcement Number: 12-102-T-Army
Salary: $47,664 to $61,959 / Per Year
Open: Tuesday, 08 May 2012
Close: Friday, 08 June 2012
Series/Grade: GS-2210-09
Location: 1 vacancy(s) – Indianapolis (J1)
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Please click the following link for more information about this position or to submit your application:
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316185800

Job Title: Logistics Management Specialist
Job Announcement Number: 12-020-T-Air
Salary: $68,809 to $89,450 / Per Year
Open: Thursday, 10 May 2012
Close: Thursday, 07 June 2012
Series/Grade: GS-0346-12
Location: 1 vacancy(s) – Terre Haute (181 LRF)
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Please click the following link for more information about this position or to submit your application:
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316369700

Job Title: Safety Specialist
Job Announcement Number: 12-105-T-Army
Salary: $47,664 to $61,959 / Per Year
Open: Wednesday, 09 May 2012
Close: Saturday, 09 June 2012
Series/Grade: GS-0018-09
Location: 1 vacancy(s) – Indianapolis, IN (Safety)
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Please click the following link for more information about this position or to submit your application:
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316270500

Information: https://ngin.ng.ds.army.mil/Lists/Announcements/DispForm.aspx?ID=1255

Point of Contact Information:
Eason, Brandi MSgt MIL NG IN ANG
Human Resources Specialist
4-5 Digit or Extension:
E-mail Address: brandi.l.eason@us.army.mil

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Veterans Skills to Jobs Act - Take Action

American Legion supports H.R. 4155 and S. 2239

(May 16, 2012) After serving our country honorably, all veterans deserve the chance to earn a paycheck and support their families. Unfortunately, the unemployment rate for veterans returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan remains stubbornly high. According to the latest Employment Situation of Veterans' annual report from The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for veterans who served post 9/11 was 12.1 percent in 2011, compared with the jobless rate for all veterans of 8.3 percent. Those hit the hardest from that group are our young male veterans, ages 18-24, which have an unemployment rate of 29.1 percent, higher than the 17.6 percent jobless rate of their young male non-veteran counterparts. This is unacceptable and unnecessary.

The Department of Defense provides some of the best vocational training in the nation for its military personnel. There are many occupational career fields in the armed forces that can easily translate to a civilian counterpart; additionally, there are many occupations in the civilian workforce that require a license or certification.

Upon separation, however, many service members, certified as proficient in their military occupational career, are not licensed or certified to perform the comparable job in the civilian workforce, thus hindering chances for immediate civilian employment and delaying career advancement. This situation creates an artificial barrier to employment upon separation from military service.

On March 7, U.S. Rep. Jeff Denham (CA-19) and Rep. Tim Walz (MN-1) introduced the Veterans Skills to Jobs Act, H.R. 4155, to streamline the bureaucratic processes for veterans with relevant training to get jobs when they return home. Later that month, a companion bill, S. 2239, was introduced in the Senate by Sen. Bill Nelson (FL) and cosponsored by Sens. Olympia Snowe (ME), Amy Klobuchar (MN) and Richard Blumenthal (CT).
The Veteran Skills to Jobs Act helps address the unacceptably high rate of veteran unemployment by directing the head of each federal department and agency to treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for federal license, so that veterans can get back to work quickly.

Congress and the nation have a compelling interest in fostering the employment of veterans. An expanded credentialing program has widespread support on Capitol Hill and from many top defense officials. It marks a major cultural shift for the military, which once held the view that making it easier for troops to get out would reduce retention and hurt the military. The federal government is uniquely situated and obligated to take the lead on this, not only to overcome old attitudes, but to set an example for state and local government agencies which grant occupational licenses and set certain professional standards.

As the nation’s largest veterans’ service organization, The American Legion believes there are none more deserving than America’s service members and veterans. All Legionnaires, concerned citizens, veterans and their families are requested to write, call and visit their congressional representatives to either request their co-sponsorship of the Veteran Skills to Jobs Act or to thank them for their support.

More information:
http://vets.syr.edu/_assets/researchdocs/employment/Employment%20Situation%20March%202012.pdf

Take Action: http://capwiz.com/legion/issues/alert/?alertid=61338796&queueid=[capwiz:queue_id]

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Army National Guard (ARNG) Assistance Center (FAC) Specialist

Position Title: Army National Guard (ARNG) Family Assistance Center (FAC) Specialist
Location: Fort Wayne IN
Availability: Now
Salary: $37,600 - $41,000
Deadline for Application:May 24, 2012

Military Personnel Services Corporation (MPSC) is seeking qualified individuals to serve as Family Assistance Center (FAC) Specialists for the National Guard throughout the State of Indiana. The FAC will provide family assistance for deployed service members and their families. The FAC will serve as the liaison between the chain of command and the chain of concern, providing assistance to families in preparing for and coping with all aspects of mobilization. FACs assigned to the Commands will be formally supervised by the contract company, but will receive technical guidance and direction from the Commander or their representative

Major responsibilities include (not all inclusive)
• FAC Specialists shall provide information, assistance, referral, and follow-up services to Servicemembers, Families and Survivors from all branches of service and components regarding pay/financial issues, military medical benefits, legal issues, ID Cards/DEERS enrollment, and a wide variety of other Family related issues. Assistance shall be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and follow-up shall occur within 72 hours of initial contact. All cases shall be documented in the Guard Family Management System (GFMS).
• FAC Specialists shall coordinate financial assistance from military, governmental and civilian organizations as needed to assist Service Members, Family members and Survivors experiencing financial hardships. This includes referral to appropriate offices, agencies and organizations.
• FAC Specialists shall develop and maintain a directory of resources, agencies and organizations that are available to assist Service Members, military Families and Survivors. Additionally Family Assistance Specialists shall keep abreast of research and policy/legislative changes impacting Service Members, Family members and Survivors.
• FAC Specialists shall provide advice and guidance to Family Readiness Groups (FRG’s) as required by the SFPD. They shall assist the FRG in gathering, collating, maintaining and disseminating information and resources to Families.

Qualifications:
• Family Assistance Specialists shall have broad based knowledge, experience, and skills in the areas of military personnel, human resources, and Family programs as well as an understanding of the ARNG. The contract employee must demonstrate a working knowledge of military well-being programs, Family programs, and the deployment support cycle requirements.
• Contractor must be a self-starter and require minimum oversight.
• Contractors must be computer literate and proficient in preparing Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents. Contractors must have the ability to gather information, make recommendations for program improvement, synthesize information, and provide communication (orally and written) to disseminate information throughout the organization. Contractors must have the ability to develop PowerPoint briefings as directed.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license.
• Must have ability to pass required background investigations, with a minimum NACI clearance.

MPSC offers a competitive benefits program which includes: 10 paid vacation/sick days, 10 paid holidays, 401K (w/3% company match), $50k Life Insurance Policy, and a comprehensive Health and Dental Plan.

Application Instructions: Interested parties should submit a cover letter, a current resume in an email attachment to: bkrynicki2@mpscrc.com NLT 5:00 PM EST on May 23, 2012. Email subject lines must read “IN- FortWayne FAC Specialist”. Any resumes submitted after the deadline, and that do not follow the instructions above will not be accepted.

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: Army National Guard (ARNG) Family Assistance Center (FAC) Specialist

Position Title: Army National Guard (ARNG) Family Assistance Center (FAC) Specialist
Location: Edinburgh (Camp Atterbury)IN
Availability:Now Salary: $37,600 - $41,000
Deadline for Application: May 24, 2012

Military Personnel Services Corporation (MPSC) is seeking qualified individuals to serve as Family Assistance Center (FAC) Specialists for the National Guard throughout the State of Indiana. The FAC will provide family assistance for deployed service members and their families. The FAC will serve as the liaison between the chain of command and the chain of concern, providing assistance to families in preparing for and coping with all aspects of mobilization. FACs assigned to the Commands will be formally supervised by the contract company, but will receive technical guidance and direction from the Commander or their representative

Major responsibilities include (not all inclusive)
• FAC Specialists shall provide information, assistance, referral, and follow-up services to Servicemembers, Families and Survivors from all branches of service and components regarding pay/financial issues, military medical benefits, legal issues, ID Cards/DEERS enrollment, and a wide variety of other Family related issues. Assistance shall be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and follow-up shall occur within 72 hours of initial contact. All cases shall be documented in the Guard Family Management System (GFMS).
• FAC Specialists shall coordinate financial assistance from military, governmental and civilian organizations as needed to assist Service Members, Family members and Survivors experiencing financial hardships. This includes referral to appropriate offices, agencies and organizations.
• FAC Specialists shall develop and maintain a directory of resources, agencies and organizations that are available to assist Service Members, military Families and Survivors. Additionally Family Assistance Specialists shall keep abreast of research and policy/legislative changes impacting Service Members, Family members and Survivors.
• FAC Specialists shall provide advice and guidance to Family Readiness Groups (FRG’s) as required by the SFPD. They shall assist the FRG in gathering, collating, maintaining and disseminating information and resources to Families.

Qualifications
• Family Assistance Specialists shall have broad based knowledge, experience, and skills in the areas of military personnel, human resources, and Family programs as well as an understanding of the ARNG. The contract employee must demonstrate a working knowledge of military well-being programs, Family programs, and the deployment support cycle requirements.
• Contractor must be a self-starter and require minimum oversight.
• Contractors must be computer literate and proficient in preparing Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents. Contractors must have the ability to gather information, make recommendations for program improvement, synthesize information, and provide communication (orally and written) to disseminate information throughout the organization. Contractors must have the ability to develop PowerPoint briefings as directed.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license.
• Must have ability to pass required background investigations, with a minimum NACI clearance.

MPSC offers a competitive benefits program which includes: 10 paid vacation/sick days, 10 paid holidays, 401K (w/3% company match), $50k Life Insurance Policy, and a comprehensive Health and Dental Plan.

Application Instructions: Interested parties should submit a cover letter, a current resume in an email attachment to: bkrynicki2@mpscrc.com NLT 5:00 PM EST on May 23, 2012. Email subject lines must read “IN- Edinburgh FAC Specialist”. Any resumes submitted after the deadline, and that do not follow the instructions above will not be accepted.

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Electrician Apprenticeship Opportunity - Females & Minorities

-Company looking for females and minorities -Requires GED/High School Diploma, clean background check, valid driver's record, and math skills -Classes start 11 June on the east side of Indianapolis -One day classroom and four days on the job training -Starts out $12 per hour Point of Contact Information: McCorkle, Rachelle L SGT MIL NG IN ARNG ADOS Employment Coordination 317-247-3300 Extension:87743 E-mail Address: rachelle.l.mccorkle2@us.army.mil

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WOMEN AND MINORITIES NEEDED FOR ELECTRICIAN APPRENTICE PROGRAM - Indianapolis training and employment opportunity

CREW Electrical Services
A Specialty Electrical Contractor Powered by Women
7768 Zionsville Road Suite 150, Indianapolis, IN 46268
317-713-7777

Thirty four dollars an hour! Actually $34.35/hour to be precise! That is how much money I pay my Journeyman Electricians – and that’s just the salary! These jobs also come with FULL benefits! But, right now we cannot fill our apprenticeship classes. And even more frustrating to me personally is that out of the over 600 union electricians in Central Indiana – there are fewer than 10 females! And recently many public construction projects are requiring not only women and minority companies to receive a percentage of the overall spend BUT also certain percentages of diversity in the actual labor pool. This is almost impossible to achieve because of the scarcity of female electricians. Why so few young women in our trade? I really think it is because no one ever thinks of coaching them to consider the construction trades as a career option.

I know – every Mama wants her darling daughter to go to college. But, you and I both know that ALL kids are not cut out to go to college (no matter how smart they might be) but what you might not know is that studies show that many women actually make better electricians than most men. Women generally have better fine motor skills and tend to be more safety conscious and patient than men. And being an electrician can be a steady, stable, financially rewarding job – it certainly is not a job that can be outsourced overseas! And the recent economic downturn caused many older electricians to elect retirement which means we will be facing pent up demand in the very near future for any electricians but the need for female electricians and apprentices is dire right now!

So, if you know any young women who like to work with their hands, hate the confines of cubicles, keyboards, gender stereotypes and/or repetition, and are hard working and safety conscious; PLEASE have them go to the Indiana Plan website www.indianaplan.org and apply for the class that begins June 11, 2012.

Please feel free to forward this message and to contact me personally if you have any questions. You may also contact Dax Ramsey at the Indiana Plan, (317) 639-4661, dramsey@indianaplan.org,or JimPatterson at the Electrical Training Institute (317) 270-5282, jpatterson@electricaltraininginstitute.com. Thank you for all you do for the youth of Indiana!

Kathy G. Reehling
President - The CREW Corporation
317-713-7777 Extension 7707
kreehling@crewtech.com

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Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP)

This program is partnered by DOL and DAV to provide training to Veterans unable to find work. The important thing is to be registered for the program through (VONAPP) on May 15, 2012. Eligibility requirements are listed below.

The VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 was recently passed by Congress to provide assistance for unemployed Veterans. If you are or know of Veteran between the age of 35 to 60, you may qualify for a new program.
A part of that legislation is the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP). The program is a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Labor (DOL) joint effort to provide training to Veterans unable to find work.

VRAP will provide 12 months of training assistance equal to the monthly full-time payment rate under the Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty program (currently paying $1,473 per month). Participants must be enrolled in a program approved for VA benefits that is offered by a community college or technical school. The program must lead to an Associate Degree, Non-College Degree or a Certificate.

To qualify, a Veteran must:
• Be at least 35 but no more than 60 years old
• Be unemployed on the day of application
• Have an other than dishonorable discharge
• Not be eligible for any other VA education benefit program (e.g.: the Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Assistance)
• Not be in receipt of VA compensation due to unemployability
• Not be enrolled in a federal or state job training program
• Pursue a program that leads to employment in a high demand occupation
The program is limited to 45,000 participants between July 1, 2012, and September 30, 2012, and an additional 54,000 participants from October 1, 2012, through March 31, 2014. DOL will provide employment assistance to every Veteran who participates upon completion of their program. Applications will be accepted beginning May 15, 2012.
VA will publish more details on the program as they become available. http://www.benefits.va.gov/VOW/

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Employment Initiatives

Employment initiatives are with Department of Labor, Department of Defense, Department of Education and Department of Veterans Affairs and can be found at www.whitehouse.gov/vets.

 The American Jobs Act: http://www.mynextmove.org/vets/
The Department of Labor launched My Next Move for Veterans, a new online resource that allows veterans to enter their military occupation code and discover civilian occupations for which they are well qualified. The site will also include information about salaries, apprenticeships, and other related education and training programs. It is an easy-to-use online tool created by the Department of Labor that allows veterans to enter information about their experience and skills in the field, and match it with civilian careers that put that experience to use. The site also includes information about salaries, apprenticeships, and other related education and training programs.


 Veterans Job Bank: https://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov/
The Administration launched the Veterans Jobs Bank, at National Resource Directory, an easy to use tool to help veterans find job postings from companies looking to hire them. It already searches over 500,000 job postings and is growing. In a few easy steps, companies can make sure the job postings on their own websites are part of this Veterans Jobs Bank. In support of this initiative, the Veterans Job Bank Widget was created, which allows access to the Veterans Job Bank directly from other websites. An easy to implement feature that any individual or organization can use, the Veterans Job Bank Widget allows Veterans to quickly and easily conduct a targeted job search without ever leaving the website they are on. To make things even easier, the Veterans Job Bank Widget requires no maintenance. As jobs are added to the Veterans Job Bank, the widget automatically updates. A highlight of the tool’s job search function is a military occupational code (MOC) translator that converts the user’s military experience into related civilian job skills – which can then be used to match specific skills or jobs. In addition, users can search by keyword and location at https://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov/jobSearch/index.

 Veteran Gold Card: www.dol.gov/vets/goldcard.html
Post-9/11 veterans will be able to download the Veteran Gold Card, which entitles them to enhanced services including six months of personalized case management, assessments and counseling, at the roughly 3,000 One-Stop Career Centers located across the country. This could help serve the more than 200,000 unemployed Post-9/11 veterans. The Veteran Gold Card provides post-9/11 veterans with extra support as they transition out of the military, such as job readiness assessment, including interviews and testing; development of an Individual Development Plan (IDP); career guidance through group or individual counseling that helps veterans in making training and career decisions; provision of labor market, occupational, and skills transferability information that inform educational, training, and occupational decisions; referral to job banks, job portals, and job openings; referral to employers and registered apprenticeship sponsors; referral to training by WIA-funded or third party service providers; and monthly follow-up by an assigned case manager for up to six months. Locate your nearest One Stop Career Center by going to America’s Service Locator www.servicelocator.org or by calling Toll-Free 1-877-US2-JOBS (1-877-872-5627) TTY: 1-877-889-5627. Once a One-Stop Career Center has been located, go there and present this Card.

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Technician Job Announcements

Job Title: Maintenance Test Pilot
Job Announcement Number: 12-096-T-Army
Salary: $75,408 to $98,022 / Per Year
Open: Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Close: Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Series/Grade: GS-2181-12
Location: 1 vacancy(s) – Gary (LAASF)
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Please click the following link for more information about this position or to submit your application: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/314635400

Job Title: IT Specialist (Application Software)
Job Announcement Number: 12-095-T-Army
Salary: $54,032 to $77,138 / Per Year
Open: Thursday, April 19, 2012
Close: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Series/Grade: GS-2210-09/11
Location: 1 vacancy(s) – Indianapolis (USPFO)

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Please click the following link for more information about this position or to submit your application: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/314714400

Point of Contact Information:
Eason, Brandi MSgt MIL NG IN ANG
Human Resources Specialist
E-mail Address: brandi.l.eason@us.army.mil

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Cincinnati/SouthEast Indiana Area Career Event

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and RecruitMilitary are joining forces in the nationwide campaign to connect veterans and military spouses with employers and will be partnering on this upcoming Hiring Our Heroes/RecruitMilitary Veteran Opportunity Expo.

Veteran-friendly employers, franchisors, and educational institutions will be in attendance offering a variety of opportunities. It’s not often that you get an exclusive opportunity to meet face-to-face with veteran-friendly recruiters and to network with other veterans about career opportunities. This is a great opportunity! Please get the word out to all military personnel and spouses, and your veteran network contacts about this special event for their benefit.

EVENT DETAILS:

Hiring Our Heroes/RecruitMilitary Veteran Opportunity Expo Thursday, May 31, 2012 • 11 AM – 3 PM Paul Brown Stadium Two Paul Brown Stadium Cincinnati, OH 45202


TO REGISTER:

Anyone who would like to register for the event to our candidate information page: https://events.recruitmilitary.com/events/cincinnati-opportunity-expo-may-31-2012

Point of Contact Information:
Horned, Holly J SPC MIL NG IN ARNG
Admin Assistant
E-mail Address: holly.horned@us.army.mil

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Immediate openings - Currently Recruiting for Welders and Steelfitters

JEFFBOAT of Jeffersonville, Indiana
Currently Recruiting for Welders and Steelfitters

Occupation - Welder
First Class Wage: $21.52
This classification consists of doing welding of all types and kinds with all types and kinds of welding equipment including, but not limited to, semi-automatic (FCAW and GMAW), fully-automatic, stick welding (SMAW), and submerged arc welding, to finish quality in all positions. Will do carbon arc gouging and use any other type of energy based gouging equipment currently in use or that may become available. Required to perform pressure tests on barges, tanks and vessels. Requires the ability to work from welding symbols, sketches, detailed instructions and symbols on blueprints. Requires a thorough knowledge of the use and care of all welding materials and equipment and be familiar with the properties of various metals. The welder will be required to pass any welder certification tests required by the Company, Customer, or Certifying Agent necessary for performing the welding processes noted above.

Second Class Wage: $18.48
This classification consists of doing welding of all types and kinds with all types and kinds of welding equipment including, but not limited to semi-automatic, such as (FCAW and GMAW), fully-automatic, stick welding (SMAW), to finish quality in the horizontal fillet or flat position. Requires the ability to work from simple sketches and verbal instructions. Requires a working knowledge of the use and care of all welding materials and equipment. The welder will be required to pass any welder certification tests required by the Company, Customer, or Certifying Agent necessary for performing the welding processes noted above.

Occupation - Steelfitter
First Class Wage: $19.86
This classification consists of the development of jigs and layout on all assemblies. Must have the ability to read drawings and sketches of the job. Occasionally takes off material. Required to do shrinking as instructed. Required to perform pressure tests on barges, tanks or vessels. Does complicated cutout and patch work including large plate areas, areas where plate and supporting framing or brackets must be replaced. Cut out and replace damaged sections of headlogs, rake or stern corners. Hang rakes, sterns and side boxes and install rake knuckles.

Second Class Wage: $17.93
This classification consists of fitting steel into jigs; setting and squaring up frames and brackets to layout made by a 1st Class Steelfitter. Fits steel plate laps, frames to plates, etc. May be required to do tacking, burning, chipping and grinding. Installs coaming brackets and aligns coaming. Installs tracks after layout by a 1st Class Steelfitter. Installs covers, deck fittings, manholes and ladders. Does water testing and cuts water stops. Does cutout and patch work on minor repairs to boats, barges, hatch covers, coamings, tracks and inner-bottoms.

Jeffcoat will be conducting interviews 3 May and one day each week for the next few weeks. Candidates will be here for approximately 2-3 hours and must arrive on time (suggest 10-15 minutes early). All candidates must apply online (see below for instructions).

Candidates must be able to:
Work Outdoors; must be available for 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift (7a-3:30p, 3p-11:30p, 11p-7a) / Overtime on Saturdays (if rained out during week) and Work in Union Environment.

How to Apply: Candidates will need to apply online at:
http://www.aclines.com.
1) Click on Careers at the top
2) Click on Location
a. Submit to IN, Jeffersonville (Jeffboat Manufacturing)
b. Click Search
3) Select Position Title
4) Click "Apply for this Position"

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Job Opportunity (UNCLASSIFIED)

JOB TITLE: Education/Incentives Office (Title 32 ADOS)
ADOS Tour Dates: Date of Hire - 30 September 2012
Grades: E4 - E6
Qualifications: Open to all MOS.
Open: Monday, 30 April 2012
Close: Monday, 07 May 2012
Location: 9 vacancies - Ft. Ben Harrison (JFHQ-IN-J1)
2 vacancies - Indianapolis (81st TC)
2 vacancies - Indianapolis (Division)
General Duty Description: Soldier's will be involved in the data clean up for the integration of GIMS.

NATIONAL GUARD MEMERBSHIP IS REQUIRED. Please review the following information about this position and to submit your application:

SOLDIER WILL PROVIDE:

* J1 ADOS checklist and DA 1058-R (Application for ADOS Tour),
fill
out part 1, Soldier will sign blocks 22 & 24. Commander will sign block 35e.
Contact SSG Greig at below contact information to request documents.
* Provide DA Form 705 (PT Card) with passing score within 6
months
* DA Form 5500/5501-R if not in height/weight standard within 6
months
* Must be current on PHA (Green in AKO)
* If applicable DA Form 3349 physical profile (permanent or
temporary)
* For females, proof of a negative pregnancy test within 15 days
Of start of an Active Duty tour in excess of 30 days is required by AR 40-501, para 10-4.
* For females, proof of current Pap Smear.
* The rest of the documents on the checklist can be obtained
when the packet is turned in to records custodian.

PACKET SUBMISSION:

Applicant packet is to be forwarded to JFHQ-IN-J1, ATTN: SSG Greig, Nicole.
If you have any questions, you can contact me at the following: Desk:
317-964-7038, Fax: 317-964-7028, or email: nicole.greig@us.army.mil

INFORMATION: <https://ngin.ng.ds.army.mil/Lists/Announcements/DispForm.aspx?ID=1232>

Point of Contact Information:
Greig, Nicole S SSG MIL NG IN ARNG
SLRP Manager
317-964-7038 4-5 Digit or Extension: 7038 E-mail Address:
nicole.greig@us.army.mil

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Veterans Retraining Assistance Program apps open 15 May 2012

Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) for unemployed 35 to 60 year old Veterans, which will begin on July 1, 2012 - we will begin accepting applications on May 15, 2012.

VRAP offers 12 months of training assistance to 99,000 unemployed Veterans who are at least 35 years old but no older than 60. Eligible participants will receive up to 12 months of training assistance at the full-time payment rate under the Montgomery GI Bill–Active Duty program (currently $1,473 per month). DOL will offer employment assistance to every Veteran who participates or applies to the VRAP program. You can learn more about VRAP at http://benefits.va.gov/vow/education.htm.

Please visit:
href="http://gibill.va.gov/benefits/other_programs/vrap_email_signup.html">http://gibill.va.gov/benefits/other_programs/vrap_email_signup.html

You will be prompted to provide us your first name, last name, and email address. Once submitted you can expect to receive six to seven emails about VRAP, including notification on when applications open.

If you have any technical problems with the link or the image please email us at 225D.VBACO@VA.GOV for support. Detailed information on VOW and VRAP is also available at http://www.benefits.va.gov/VOW.

Help us spread the word by sending this information on to the Veterans in your military community.

VA Core Values: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence (“I CARE”)

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How to Earn Tax Credits for Hiring Veterans

The IRS has released the guidance and forms that employers can use to claim the newly-expanded tax credit for hiring veterans. The IRS has also announced that employers will have more time to file the required certification form for employees hired on or after November 22, 2011, and before May 22, 2012.

The VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, enacted Nov. 21, 2011, provides an expanded Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to businesses that hire eligible unemployed veterans and for the first time also makes the credit available to certain tax-exempt organizations.

The Returning Heroes Tax Credit provides incentives of up to $5,600 for hiring unemployed veterans, and the Wounded Warriors Tax Credit doubles the existing Work Opportunity Tax Credit for long-term unemployed veterans with service-connected disabilities, to up to $9,600.

This tax credit is for hiring the following eligible veterans:
• Short-term Unemployed: A new credit of 40% of the first $6,000 of wages (up to $2,400) for employers who hire veterans who have been in receipt of unemployment compensation for at least 4 weeks.
• Long-term Unemployed: A new credit of 40% of the first $14,000 of wages (up to $5,600) for employers who hire veterans who have been in receipt of unemployment compensation for longer than 6 months. Wounded Warrior Tax Credit
• Veterans with Services-Connected Disabilities: Maintains the existing Work Opportunity Tax Credit for veterans with service-connected disabilities hired within one year of being discharged from the military. The credit is 40% of the first $12,000 of wages (up to $4,800).
• Long-Term Unemployed Veterans with Services-Connected Disabilities: A new credit of 40% of the first $24,000 of wages (up to $9,600) for firms that hire veterans with service-connected disabilities who have been in receipt of unemployment compensation for longer than 6 months. The credit can be as high as $9,600 per veteran for for-profit employers or up to $6,240 for tax-exempt organizations.

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