2012 Center for Energy Workforce Development Summit2012 Center for Energy Workforce Development SummitNovember 14-16, 2012November 14-16, 2012

Crystal Gateway Marriott• Arlington, VACrystal Gateway Marriott• Arlington, VA

Troops to Energy Jobs Initiative Sponsors

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• Troops to Energy Jobs Initiative began in July 2011 and will be complete in Early Spring 2013

• Six pilot companies - AEP, APS, PG&E, Dominion, and Southern, and National Grid

• Lessons Learned from Pilot serves as the foundation for the National Template

• Roll-out National Template in early January 2013

• Work with Pilot Companies, Sponsors, and CEWD members to scale National Template

Overall Summary of Troops to Energy Jobs Initiative

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Objectives of Troops Initiative: •Help Companies share best practices and learn from each other•Build relationships with key connection points in military, other government agencies, and pipeline organizations that provide support Veterans•Create a National Template that provides a blueprint for utilities companies to create a strategic plan and implement strategies to build a pipeline and retain a military workforce

Overview of Troops Initiative

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The National Template consists of the following major sections:Business Case for Hiring Veterans Assessment of Current Practices and Policies

Strategic Planning Implementing Strategic Plan Tracking and Measuring Progress

Overview of National Template

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National Template

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The National Template also consists of:•Action Steps for Companies•Tools, Templates and Resources to Help to Implement a Strategic Troops to Energy Jobs Initiative•Promising Practices in Military Outreach, Recruitment, and Retention

Overview of National Template

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Troops to Energy Jobs Initiative Tools and Resources

Sample of Resources and Tools Available: Troops to Energy Jobs Website Toolkit on How to Work with Colleges on Prior Learning

Credit Toolkit and Curriculum for Veteran Work Ready Boot

Camp CEWD Workforce Development Scorecard Best Practices in HR Policies and Practices Toolkit

Connecting Veterans

To Rewarding Energy Careers

For more information, contact:

Mindy FeldbaumLead Consultant, TEJ

mindy@cewd.org301.580.9166

Center for Energy Workforce Development

701 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.Washington, D.C. 20004-2696

703-237-7927