How to Find Skilled Vets with Civilian Industry Certifications

摘要

Over the past few years, a diverse group of educators, employers, and government and military personnel have worked to help secure a pipeline of industry-certified armed services personnel as they transition to civilian employment by earning industry credentials and certifications. Beginning with the White House 2012 We Can't Wait initiative and Department of Defense Credentialing Task Force, thousands of service members, including active duty, guard and reservists, have earned industry-recognized credentials and certifications. These individuals are equipped with the "soft skills" (e.g. teamwork, discipline, work ethic, and sense of mission) that make current and former military attractive to employers. However, one of the most difficult aspects of transitioning from military to civilian employment is simply the language and terminology barrier. The military and civilian industry do not always use the same terms and acronyms, making it difficult for transitioning service members to articulate their skills and knowledge or identify the best positions for which they should apply. Furthermore, employers often don't understand military occupational descriptions and how to equate them to positions they have available.