Telecommunications Technician CSP Fort Campbell Career Skills Program Fort Campbell, KY

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1 Telecommunications Technician CSP Fort Campbell Career Skills Program Fort Campbell, KY Candidate Application & Assessment Packet Version 4: November 2017

2 ComStar, LLC partners with Cumberland University to coordinate the ComStar Telecommunications Technician CSP. The ComStar CSP is designed for active duty Veterans, who are able to attend a 3-week and one day training program. Students may elect to participate in either the Basic Tower Technician or Basic Site Technician Certificate concentration in the ComStar Telecommunications Technician CSP. Upon successful completion of the 3-week plus one day certificate program, the veteran will be guaranteed an interview with a hiring manager from one or more of our partnered Telecommunications Industry employers. Hiring managers will be given the opportunity to visit and observe the cohort during the 3-week course to access and prioritize each applicant s attentiveness and participation while in training. All efforts will be made by ComStar, LLC to place the graduate in a location he/she is interested in working and is qualified. However there is no job location preference guarantee. Location: ComStar, LLC Eastgate Boulevard - Mt. Juliet, TN Training: Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (16-day program, totaling 128 clock hours, per concentration) Cost: VA Educational Benefits (Approx. 3 months and 10 days of benefits will cover the program using Post 9-11). Only those veterans who desire this career field should apply. Those veterans with personal issues, family challenges that would prohibit them from attending all classes should not apply. Students are expected to attend all classes. It is the responsibility of the student to provide prior notification if circumstances prevent attendance at a particular class, and the student must arrange with the instructor for timely make-up sessions. Any student whose attendance falls below 95% will result in administrative removal from the program, as well as forfeiture of tuition and fees. Violation of the Attendance Policy will result in immediate termination of VA educational benefits and the student will be indebted to the VA for the forfeited tuition and fees. Any authorized absences resulting from mitigating circumstances, must be preapproved by the school Director, to avoid dismissal from the program. REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION: Applicants to the training program must be 18 years old or older, with a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate Applicants must possess a current state issued driver s license Applicants must have ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time Proof of a Passed D.O.T. or On-Base Physical Ability to Pass a Background Check Ability to Pass a Drug Screen Signed Student Addendum Secure Command authorization to participate Receive a full honorable or general discharge Apply for G.I. Bill Benefits using VONAPP 1990 (for more information contact a Transition Counselor) Complete a screening/interview with ComStar, LLC POINTS OF CONTACT: Kevin R. Woods, Director of University Standards & Recruitment, ComStar, LLC: (Cell) (615) (O) (615) , or krwoods@comstarusa.org CSP Installation Administrator: CSP Installation Administrator: or stop by building 5668 Wickham Avenue or dodhra.campbell.dcpas-hrops.mbx.csp-mailbox@mail.mil 2

3 HOW TO APPLY OR FIND MORE INFORMATION: 1. Attend ComStar CSP Information Briefings at the Education Center or Soldier For Life (SFL) Employment Fair. 2. Obtain Battalion Level Command signatures on this application form. 3. Submit signed application and ERB/ORB and copy of Driver s License to Career Skills Representative at building 5668 Wickham Avenue to start the selection process. 4. Complete a pre-screening interview (by appointment) with ComStar, LLC. 5. Complete admissions requirements for Cumberland University listed above. CLASS DATES AND PRIORITY: June 5 th - June 26th Application Cut-off Date: May 26, 2017 July 10 th - July 31st Application Cut-off Date: June 30, 2017 No class 1 st week of July which includes July 4 th (Fall Protection 4 th full week of July) August 7 th - August 28th Application Cut-off Date: July 28, Academic Year: September 4 th - September 25 th Application Cut-off Date: August 25, 2017 October 2 nd - October 23rd Application Cut-off Date: September 22, 2017 October 29 th - November 20 th Application Cut-off Date: October 20, 2017 Starts last week of October, due to Thanksgiving (Fall Protection 2 nd full week of Nov.) December No class in December January 8 th - January 29 th Application Cut-off Date: December 29, 2017 Cumberland s first day of class after New Year (Fall Protection 4 th full week of January) February 5 th - February 26 th Application Cut-off Date: January 26, 2018 March 4 th - March 25th Application Cut-off Date: February 23, 2018 April 2 nd - April 23rd Application Cut-off Date: March 23, 2018 May 7th - May 28 th Application Cut-off Date: April 27, 2018 June 4 th - June 25 th Application Cut-off Date: May 25, 2018 July 9 th - July 30 th Application Cut-off Date: June 22, 2018 No class 1 st week of July which includes July 4 th (Fall Protection 4 th full week of July) August 6 th - August 27 th Application Cut-off Date: July 27,

4 Section I. Please review and acknowledge the requirements of the program by initialing, and dating the following. Forward a completed application packet and include ERB / ORB with your application. I understand that ComStar Telecommunications Technician Certificate Training is a full-time, Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 3-week and 1 day CSP I understand that I must be recommended by my chain of command, be interviewed and accepted into the program by Cumberland University and ComStar, LLC. I have a high school diploma or GED certificate. I possess a current, valid, state issued Driver s License and I understand that during my training program I must maintain a clean driving record and have no criminal convictions. If retiring, I understand that extension/early separation is non-applicable. I understand that re-enlisting or extending my service obligation while in the program to stay in the Army beyond 30 days after the course graduation date will be cause for immediate termination from training. I understand that I must complete the Soldier for Life requirements prior to class start date & provide a copy of my DD 2648 (NOV 16) Form (or print out of future appointments). I understand that there are physical requirements of the occupation and that I shall be required to submit a physician s approval (DOT or On-Base Physical) before being accepted into the ComStar CSP program. I will complete a resume to program standards, and keep it up to date with training certifications obtained. I understand that upon successful completion, my job placement may be in the states of Alabama/Tennessee/Kentucky. I understand that transportation to and from the ComStar, LLC training facility is the responsibility of the student. I understand I am expected to attend all classes. I understand that it is my responsibility to provide prior notification if circumstances prevent attendance for a particular class, and that I must arrange with the instructor for timely make-up sessions. I understand that any authorized absences resulting from mitigating circumstances, must be preapproved by the school Director, to avoid dismissal from the program. I understand that if my attendance falls below 95%, I will be administratively removed from the program. Violation of the Attendance Policy will result in immediate termination of VA educational benefits and the student will be indebted to the VA for the forfeited tuition and fees. I have read the above information in Section II and I fully understand the requirements as a participant in this program. I furthermore understand by providing my signature below I am agreeing to participate fully in the program and to keep my instructors and counselors informed of any change that may impact my successful completion of the training program. 4

5 Section II. Applicant Information 1. Signature: 2. Date: 3. Printed Name (Last, First, MI): 4. Unit of Assignment: BDE: BN/SQ: CO/Troop: 5. Phone Number: 6. Separation Date: 7. Age: 8. ComStar Telecommunications CSP. Check which program you are applying for: ComStar Tower Technician CSP: ComStar Site Technician CSP: 9. Course / Course Date Section III. BATTALION COMMANDER AND COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR PORTION. Service member is transitioning from Fort Campbell and approved to participate in the ComStar, LLC Telecommunications Technician CSP. We understand that our support of this program allows the service member to participate in an accelerated training program in a high demand industry. We understand that the service member may request voluntary early separation to their enlistment obligation to meet program end date. We will support the service member s participation and attendance in this program, if selected, for the entire 4, 8 or 12 weeks of the training and understand the Service member s place of duty (Monday thru Friday) is the training program site. We can request attendance information at any time from the Education Center as all Soldiers are required to sign in and out of all ComStar CSP classes. BATTALION COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR (RANK/ PRINTED NAME) / SIGNATURE/ DATE BATTALION COMMANDER (RANK/ PRINTED NAME) / SIGNATURE/ DATE 5