Soldier for Life Credentialing and Transition Readiness CPT Matthew S. Burdett Assistant Director Credentialing and Transition Readiness Office 9 December 2015 Combined Arms Support Command Fort Lee-VA Home of the Army s Sustainment Think Tank! 1
Soldier for Life Campaign Mission Soldier for Life connects Army, governmental, and community efforts to build relationships that facilitate successful reintegration of our Soldiers, Retired Soldiers, Veterans, and their Families in order to keep them Army Strong and instill their values, ethos, and leadership within communities. Army Government Community Information Endstate Soldiers, Veterans, and Families leave military service career ready and find an established network of enablers connecting them with the employment, education, and healthcare required to successfully reintegrate into civilian society. Army Imperative: Sustain the Premier All-Volunteer Army Employment 2
Top MOS by Transition and Unemployment Compensation (UCX) Applicants 7,000 Q1 FY15 6,000 Transitioned 5,000 UCX Applicants 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0 Infantry Quarter master Mechani c/mainte nance Corps of Engineer s Medical Authoritative Source: Department of Labor (DOL) Signal Corps Transpo rtation Aviation Military Police Field Artillery Military Intellige nce Adjutant General Transitioned 5,772 4,426 3,466 3,459 2,788 2,376 2,725 1,890 2,155 1,997 1,429 1,480 UCX Applicants 1,534 1,804 1,191 866 1,005 819 890 585 571 643 537 594 UCX % 27% 41% 34% 25% 36% 34% 33% 31% 26% 32% 38% 40% 3
Top MOS by Transition and Unemployment Compensation (UCX) Applicants Authoritative Source: Department of Labor (DOL) 4
Top MOS by Transition and Unemployment Compensation (UCX) Applicants Authoritative Source: Department of Labor (DOL) 5
CASCOM Credentialing Pilot Program Mission Pilot the feasibility and advisability of Soldiers leveraging military training, education and experience to obtain industry-recognized credentials. Key Supportive Points Enhances Readiness through MOS related third-party technical certifications Contributes to Life-Long Learning and self development through progressive certifications throughout the Transition Soldier Life Cycle Professionalizes the Force by equating Soldier skills and competencies with private-sector counterparts Total Force Applicable institutionalized within One Army School System Enhances Post-service Employability by translating military skills to civilian skills 6
Key Methods to Fill Credentialing Exam Knowledge Gaps Credential Exam Objectives Army Training Gap Learning Study Materials Vendor Training Army e Learning
92A Automated Logistical Specialist Employment Profile 92 Series MOSs 92A: Automated Logistical Specialist 920A: Property Accounting Technician Base Pay E-4 Direct Compensation Bottom-Line Jobs available High turn over rate Low chance for advancement Loss in compensation $24,000 $28,217 4 years service $48,382 per year Civilian Data without credentials 53-7062.00 Standard Occupational Classification System Code (Laborers/Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand) Hourly Wage $11.74 Annual Salary $24,430 Experience 0-3 Years *No documented training 2,197,300 Jobs Nationally 42% 922,500 projected job openings 2012-22 Civilian Data with training/education 43-3061.00 SOC System Code (Procurement Clerk) Hourly Wage $19.20 Annual Salary $39,930 Experience 3-6 Years *Documented Training & Academic Requirements 72,200 Jobs Nationally 38% 27,600 projected job openings 2012-22 Bottom-Line Limited jobs available Loss in compensation $8,000 Civilian Data with credentials 53-1021.00 SOC System Code (First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers) Hourly Wage $22.45 Annual Salary $46,690 Experience 4+ Years *Documented Training & Certifications 172,000 Jobs Nationally 36% 61,900 projected job openings 2012-22 Bottom-Line Jobs available Loss in compensation $1,550 Cost of Credential $185 8
Credentials Update Initial task: pilot credentials for (42A, 88M, 91B, 91E, 92A, 92G, 92Y) NLT FY17 48 of 67 MOSs enlisted and WO with credentials researched/developed 96 credentials researched/developed (86 active) 22 partnered credentialing agencies 24 piloting Posts, Camps and Stations CONUS & OCONUS Leading efforts to make Army COOL the tool for determining credentials relatedness, recommend attainability point & assign promotion point values Enrollment: Professional military education, open vetting/selection, & location vetting/selection Pilot Statistics & Status 42,468 credential enrollments 38,633 credential attempts 34,196 credentials earned (89% success rate) Average cost per Soldier to date is under $300.00 As of: 13 November 2015 Next Steps & Tasks Collaborate with CAC-Army University on: Institutional infrastructure development Policy and funding strategy Systems of record link Army COOL and WebCOOLbox application for Proponent management Define quality assurance measures for certifications 9
Questions Once a Soldier, Always a Soldier A Soldier for Life! 12