Peshawar to Pittsburgh
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This document provides information to help veterans transition from military to civilian careers. It discusses identifying veterans, challenges they may face, educational hurdles, benefits and resources available. Key websites that can help with career translation, GI Bill details, disability ratings and state/federal benefits are also reviewed. Case studies are presented and strategies are discussed for common issues veterans face in their transition.
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Peshawar to Pittsburgh
- 1. From Peshawar to Pittsburgh Helping Veterans Make Career Transitions Amy Armstrong, MS, NCC, MCC, LPC December 4, 2014
- 2. Agenda Review the objectives for this session Spend a few minutes brainstorming about strategies to use with sample cases Cover websites and other resources.
- 3. Objectives Understand basic terminology regarding military transition to career Get familiar with websites that are helpful to vets in transition Gather some information about the GI Bill program and the vet’s obligations under the program
- 6. Most Vets are White 80% 11% 5% 4% Race/Ethnicity White Black Hispanic Other
- 7. Questions to Ask Are you a veteran? Which branch did you serve with? What was your MOS? (Military Occupational Specialty)
- 8. Challenges of Civilian Life Choices, Change, and Access
- 10. Common Issues for Vets Divorce/loss of job Risk of homelessness Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Post Traumatic Stress Suicide Risk Overwhelmed [Photo via Flickr]
- 11. Self-Advocacy They’ve earned their benefits Requesting accommodations doesn’t = a free pass to get around requirements
- 13. Vets & College First Generation college students Training that is equivalent to college courses, CLEP or DANTES test scores May require accommodations for physical or mental impairment Don’t tend to be aggressive advocates for themselves
- 14. How College-Ready Are They? Ask about: Performance in high school classes Support from family and friends How they cope with stress Any medical conditions that could affect attendance Have other family members attended college? 92% of veterans have a high school diploma or higher
- 15. Grades and the GI Bill Withdrawals, Incompletes, and grades lower than a “C” all can count against a student on the GI Bill The VA may be able to call back the money and the student may not be eligible to use those benefits ever again
- 16. Non-Traditional Degree Options • Technical Studies/Occupational Studies • CLEP credit • More information available through American Council on Education (ACE)
- 17. Caution
- 18. Cases/Vignettes
- 19. Where the Crosswalk Ends O*NET has a cool MOS to civilian career crosswalk (YEAH!) The client in your office knows his MOS, but when you plug it into the crosswalk . . . nothing comes up. (BOO!) What now?
- 20. The Resume that Said Too Much Two pages of text Lots of training & skills None of it in English as we know it
- 21. All is Well, BUT I can’t write papers I can’t make it to class before noon I can’t make it to evening classes on an urban campus
- 22. Benefits & Compensation Basic Overview
- 23. Veterans Administration Healthcare—largest provider of healthcare in the United States Behavioral Health Medical and Prescription Benefits Optometry, etc. Disability Compensation—Varies by “Rating” Education—GI Bill Death Benefits (Not so relevant if the veteran made it to your office.)
- 24. Disability Ratings Additional compensation based on level of disability (10% and up) Any physical injury resulting from service (service- connected) or mental health issue may make them eligible for disability compensation This can be a 6 month process
- 25. Education Benefits Post 9/11 GI Bill Government pays the college/university directly Includes a housing allowance Up to $1,000/yr for books and supplies Yellow Ribbon Program Private colleges and universities allow veterans to attend at a similar tuition rate as they would at a public university
- 26. State & Federal Benefits Veterans are entitled to federal benefits through VA They also are entitled to state benefits where they currently reside, and, possibly, the state where they were born. In order to receive those benefits, they have to apply separately.
- 27. Websites For Vets and Career Professionals
- 28. Military.com Military to Civilian skills translator GI Bill information State Benefit Information Disability Compensation
- 29. VA Website GI Bill Enrollment for/review of Federal benefits online Patient Advocacy Program information
- 32. Thank you If you have additional questions, I can be reached at amy@amyarmstrongLPC.com Email me if you would like a copy of the handout. Will also be posted on www.amyarmstronglpc.com
Editor's Notes
- Photo courtesy of U.S. Army via Flickr.
- Which piece of the pie represents veterans who identify as: White Black Hispanic All other (Alaskan Native, Asian, etc.)
- Which piece of the pie represents veterans who identify as: White Black Hispanic All other (Alaskan Native, Asian, etc.)
- Choices and options seem great and they are, but they are also overwhelming for someone who comes from a culture that offers few options.
- A lot of vets may view applying for/requesting accommodations as seeking “special treatment” that isn’t really necessary. It can be important to point out to them that accommodations aren’t for that, but rather they exist to give every student an equal opportunity to succeed. A student with TBI just doesn’t have the same type of brain function as someone who doesn’t. A student with a hearing impairment really does need a hearing aid, a seat close to the professor and possibly, an interpreter.
- Get a citation on the first gen piece plus a number These students may attend without applying for GI Bill benefits because they don’t think to, think the government doesn’t have the money, or are intimidated by the process
- Professors usually run the show when it comes to attendance policies and many will not budge regardless of a student’s veteran status. It’s important that students realize that if they will need to be absent more often than not, it will have implications for their grades.
- Not *all* colleges accept CLEP credits. Also, while a “technical” or “occupational major” is often a terrific option for someone with a trade background to get an associates degree, it doesn’t always transfer well to a four-year college. It’s important to get an idea of what the student’s goals are for college, and to make sure they get appropriate advisement regarding articulation agreements.
- This could be very important for clients who are having trouble working full time