The document summarizes services provided by a Veteran's workshop including assessments, assistance with overcoming barriers to employment, job search assistance, referrals, and information on translating military skills to civilian careers and accessing VA benefits. Key services covered are 1) assessments and determining barriers to employment, 2) job search assistance including referrals, and 3) resources on translating military training to civilian jobs and accessing VA benefits.

1. Veteran’s Workshop

2. Veteran Staff and their Role John Mappes- Disabled Veteran’s Outreach -Outreach to Local Veteran’s Service Organizations, to include the Community Based Outreach Clinic (VA Clinic), 1on1 in-depth assessment to determine barriers to employment in order to overcome barriers. Sheri Reeves - Local Veteran’s Employment Representative -Maintains contact with local employers and Federal Contractor’s, assists with job referrals and job matching via Indianacareerconnect.

3. Veteran’s Representative Assistants Daniel Reed Work-study Participant and IVY Tech Student. Tom Jordan-Work-study Participant and IVY Tech Student. Both are also Veterans and provide assistance to Veterans 25 hours each per week.

4. Services Provided Assessment Interview Barrier Determination Job Search Assistance Job Referrals Workshops Training/Higher Education (A.C.E. Transcript) Resume’ Review

5. Ask Yourself.. Why am I here? What services do I need? What are my barriers? What are my goals? What is a Support network? What are my skills?

6. Barriers Defined What are barriers to Employment? Lack of Transportation/Unreliable Transportation Service Connected Disabilities Single Parent Struggling Economy Inadequate housing

7. What is CH 31? Do I qualify? Who decides if I’m accepted Choosing a career that does not interfere with my Service Connected Disability How does CH 31 help me? How do I apply? Who monitors my progress?

8. The VA and how they help How do I know if I qualify for Benefits? Who is my County Veteran’s Service Officer? Kevin Kelsheimer St. Joe County Rm. 425 County City Building South Bend, IN 574.235.9978 Drew McClain Elkhart County 220 West High Street Elkhart, IN 574.523.2324

9. Your VA Benefit Calculator http://benefits.military.com/reg/Veterans-Benefits.do Access the Benefit Calculator The benefits calculator is designed to quickly and easily connect you with your benefits information based on your service and status. Get started now to find: Federal Benefits State Benefits National Guard State Benefits Special Military Discounts

10. Priority of Service What is Priority of Service? What determines my eligibility?

11. Job Search Tips www.usajobs.gov Indianacareerconnect.com www.military.com wwwjobcentral.com/vetcentral Monster.com/yahoojobs/gijobs.com

12. Vet Friendly Companies Department of Homeland Security General Electric Lowe’s Lockheed Martin Microsoft Shell Oil 7-11 State Farm Home Depot VA Healthcare Waste Management For a Complete listing visit www.gijobs.com/mpe

13. Translate Military Training into Civilian Careers http://www.military.com/skills-translator/mos-translator Find equivalent civilian occupations Explore education opportunities to extend your skills Learn from veterans with your specialty Apply for jobs that match your skills Identify civilian terminology for your resume Identify the hot career options for your specialty

14. Translate Military Training to Civilian Careers cont. Select Service Army Marines Navy Air Force Coast Guard Military Job Code or Occupational Specialty Or browse by military service: Army | Marines | Navy | Air Force | Coast Guard

15. Maintain Contact Should I maintain contact with the Veteran’s Representative or Department of Workforce Development Staff Member? Why is this important? If I have other issues regarding Unemployment Benefits, Job Orders, or General Questions regarding additional funding for training opportunities or school do I need to see a Veteran Representative?

16. Questions/Discussion Questions Discussion Thank You for your Time VWIP referrals meeting