Post 9/11 ERA Veterans’Gold Card Initiative Webinar
November 8th, 2011: 2:00 - 3:00
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Michael QualterMichael QualterUnit Chief – WIA PerformanceUnit Chief – WIA Performance
Employment and Training Administration
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Featured SpeakersFeatured Speakers
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GERRI FIALADeputy Assistant SecretaryEmployment and Training Administration
JOSEPH JUAREZDeputy Assistant SecretaryVeterans’ Employment and Training Service
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Gold Card InitiativeGold Card Initiative Overview Overview
On August 5, 2011, President Obama announced a comprehensive plan to lower veteran unemployment and ensure service members leave the military “career-ready”
On November 7, 2011 the President announced further details of this plan
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–That announcement includes the availability of a “Gold Card” for Post 9/11 Era Veterans
–The Gold Card Initiative is a joint effort between ETA and VETS
Gold Card InitiativeGold Card Initiative Overview Overview
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What is the Gold Card? An online certificate downloaded and printed
by Post 9/11 Era Veterans
Gold Cards are also available through Transition Assistant Program (TAP) Employment Workshops
A source of basic information and for presentation at One-Stop Career Centers
Provides participants with access to enhanced core and intensive services
Gold Card InitiativeGold Card Initiative Overview Overview
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Gold Card Services Combines skill assessment, career
coaching, job search assistance and follow-up
Covers a 6 month period to ‘jump start’ the participant’s reconnection to the civilian labor force
Services are both in-person and online
Gold Card InitiativeGold Card Initiative Overview Overview
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Gold Card InitiativeGold Card Initiative In-person Services In-person Services
In-person Services Comprehensive Assessment (Veterans
and One-Stop staff are encouraged to fully access on-line assessment tools)
Development of an Individual Development Plan
Monthly contact from an assigned case manager for 6 months
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Gold Card InitiativeGold Card InitiativeIntake and EligibilityIntake and Eligibility
The Gold Card does NOT change any intake procedures under Veterans’ Priority of Service
The Gold Card does NOT change any eligibility criteria for DVOP/LVER or WIA services
For Post 9/11 Era Veterans accessing One-Stops, the Gold Card simply adds the eligibility for the enhanced set of in-person services
In conjunction with the existing procedures for determining eligibility for DVOP/LVER or WIA services, Post 9/11 Era status will be determined
Separate verification of Post 9/11 Era status is NOT required
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Gold Card InitiativeGold Card InitiativeRoles and ResponsibilitiesRoles and Responsibilities
VETS has committed to supporting this Initiative by increasing the delivery of intensive services by DVOP specialists and LVER staff
ETA has committed to supporting this Initiative by increasing the delivery of intensive services by WIA staff
DVOP, LVER or other staff will provide the client with appropriate services, such as resume development, referral to training, and job referral
State and local officials are encourage to take the necessary initiatives to handle increased workload
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Gold Card InitiativeGold Card InitiativeETA Online ServicesETA Online Services
My Next Move for Veterans Self-service career exploration tool
customized for veterans
Enhanced look-up by branch of service and military code or title
Translate military occupation to civilian careers for job search and resume-writing
Find related training and job listings
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Gold Card InitiativeGold Card InitiativeETA Online ServicesETA Online Services
CareerOneStop Veterans Resources
The CareerOneStop Veterans
ReEmployment site is the one-stop
location for employment, training and
financial help after military service
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Gold Card InitiativeGold Card InitiativeETA Online ServicesETA Online Services
CareerOneStop Veterans resources provide links to: Transition Resources
Information about Unemployment Benefits
Military-to-Civilian Job Search
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Gold Card InitiativeGold Card InitiativeETA Online ServicesETA Online Services
My Next Move for Veterans– http://www.mynextmove.org/vets/
CareerOneStop Veterans resources– http://www.careeronestop.org/
VetsJobs
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For more information about the Workforce Investment System: Visit www.careeronestop.org Call 1-877-US2-JOBS
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