Using online tools to assist veterans seeking work

LMI Field Guide for Veterans

Using online tools to assist veterans seeking workOverview:1.) Military SOC codes can identify skill sets2.) O*Net and Skill Explorer can identify civilian jobs that utilize similar skills3.) My Skills My Future can identify local training opportunities

O*NET Onlinewww.onetonline.org

Find Veterans prior job description using search

Military occupations start with major SOC group 55

NOTE: a general job search may bring up opportunities in different industries!

A search for aircraft found job titles in the following industries:Engineering,Education,Arts/Design, Sales,Maintenance/Repair,Production,Transportation/Material Moving, &MilitaryClick occupation title to see job summary

Skill sets are listed as duties55-3011.00 - Air Crew MembersPerform in-flight duties to ensure the successful completion of combat, reconnaissance, transport, and search and rescue missions. Duties include operating aircraft communications and detection equipment, including establishing satellite linkages and jamming enemy communications capabilities; conducting pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight inspections of onboard equipment; operating and maintaining aircraft weapons and defensive systems; operating and maintaining aircraft in-flight refueling systems; executing aircraft safety and emergency procedures; computing and verifying passenger, cargo, fuel, and emergency and special equipment weight and balance data; and conducting cargo and personnel drops.

Advanced Search function

Browse by Skills

Choose skill level to search

Choose skill category

View occupations where that skill is a crucial requirement

Click occupational title to show what tasks are common

Scroll down to Job Openings field

Enter Wisconsin

View current job openings

Explore training opportunities

View training opportunities

Another approach: crosswalk

Enter military branch and occupational experience

View job titles that match and click on desired match

Summary page: job openings / training links at bottom of page

Skill Explorerwww.skillexplorer.wisconsin.gov

Enter job experience and search for matches

Select job title that matches your desired occupation

Typical wages, education requirements, and openings

Choose selectionView typical tasks, openings

Click Skills & Education to compare current / selected job

Click Open Jobs to view current openings

Wisconsins WORKnetwww.worknet.wisconsin.gov

Job Seeker: search by county, occupation, employer, openings

Various Job Search Sites,local, state, or national

2012-2014 WI projected growth in the following occupations(prepared by WITS - Office of Economic Advisors)

Further information is available via WORKnet in the Data Analyst:Query for projectionsOccupationNumber of openings (2012-2014)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations13,119Production Occupations8,688Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations4,888Business and Financial Operations Occupations4,527Personal Care and Service Occupations4,459Healthcare Support Occupations2,590

Career One Stop, Veterans pagewww.careeronestop.org

Several helpful links

Veterans Re-employmentRecorded Presentation

My Next Move For VeteransRecorded Presentation

Questions or CommentsSal Seriosalvatore.serio@dwd.wisconsin.gov

Phone: (608) 266-2069