How To Help A Veteran At Liberty University

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1 From Rucksack to Briefcase FOR THE TRANSITIONING MILITARY PROFESSIONAL Bob Dees Major General, U.S. Army, Retired Director, Institute for Military Resilience Richard Glass Director, Career Center Liberty University Millie Hall VetSuccess on Campus Counselor Department of Veterans Affairs Training Champions for Christ since 1971

2 Your Real Time Feedback Please provide: Your questions via the Q&A feature in WebEx for our live Q&A Your own best practices related to transitioning and succeeding in Corporate America Military members/family, what actions would you consider essential for a Military Friendly Corporation? Send these items via CHAT and we ll consolidate them on the IMR blog at

3 Liberty University IMR INSTITUTE FOR MILITARY RESILIENCE Academic Relevant faith-based curriculum Undergraduate & Graduate Degree & Certificate Programs Outreach Identify and Share Best Practices Webinars/Seminars/Conferences Research Empirically driven Focused on military population needs of the hour

4 Military to civilian transition Key issues Life Skills: Resilience, Comprehensive Fitness Education Employment Getting a job is a job Particularly in today s economy what do I want to do when I grow up?

5 Civilian transition: Best Options? OPPORTUNITIES Educational Vocational Avocational BEST OPTIONS CAPABILITIES Giftings Skills Experience WANTS Interests Dreams Other time WILLING & ABLE TO commit FINANCES EFFORT LIFE SKILLS

6 Support to our military: HELPING VETERANS TRANSITION & SUCCEED Learning Objectives: 1. Examine best practices for transitioning veterans and their families, including pursuit of educational and employment opportunities. 2. Identify the characteristics of a military friendly corporation which succeeds in attracting and capitalizing upon veteran talent. 3. Understand the relevance of life balance for transitioning veterans, including key roles played by educators, caregivers, counselors, coaches, and churches.

7 Vetsuccess on campus SUCCESS BEYOND SERVICE

8 Vetsuccess Mission: The VetSuccess on Campus Program is a collaborative effort between Liberty University, and, as of today, 93 other host schools, and the VA to provide on campus support for student Veterans, service members, and their eligible dependents.

9 Vetsuccess Goal: To assist student Veterans to transition to college life, successfully complete their educational programs, and enter the labor market in viable careers.

10 vetsuccess h i sto ry Began as a pilot program in 2009 at the University of South Florida In response to passage of the Post 9/11 GI Bill Expanded to 32 sites by the end of 2012 and to 94 sites, including LU, by the end of 2013 Brought the face of the VA onto campuses through the placement of trained vocational rehabilitation counselors

11 vetsuccess Who can receive services? Veterans Active Duty Service Members Eligible dependents using any of the VA Education Service Benefits

12 Vetsuccess offers: On campus and community outreach Communication (telephone, , and in-person) with student Veterans, service members and their dependents to address questions regarding VA Education benefits, health services, and other VA benefits and to help resolve issues/concerns that may be impacting school performance Coordination with on-campus resources (Office of Military Affairs, Office of Disability Support, Career Center, Office of Counseling and Student Advising, etc.)

13 Vetsuccess offers: Vocational assessments and career counseling Assistance to Veterans applying for other VA benefits and resources Information about and evaluation of entitlement to the Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Program (Chapter 31) for Veterans with service connected disabilities

14 Vetsuccess offers: Referrals for medical and mental health care and other types of services/resources on campus and in the community Employment/job placement services

15 Contact information Location: Student Service Center in Green Hall Hours of Availability: M, W, Th, from 7:30 AM-5:00 PM and every other Fri. from 7:30 AM 4:00 PM Phone: (434) Website:

16 Resource checklist Office of Military Affairs Military Student Liaison VetSuccess Student Veterans Group/Peer Support Office of Disability Support Career Center Resources for tutoring/academic support Ebenefits and other VA resources Counseling Faculty Support

17 Career center services AVAILABLE FROM THE START- SERVICES NEVER END You Served Us! NOW THE LIBERTY UNIVERSITY CAREER CENTER IS HERE TO SERVE YOU!

18 Career center services AVAILABLE FROM THE START- SERVICES NEVER END FOCUS 2 Assessment Networking Resume Job Search LUNETWORK Interviewing Graduate School Major/School Career Fairs Career Counseling

19 What are employers looking for in a candidate? HOW WILL YOU STAND OUT?

20 7 QUALITIES EMPLOYERS LOOK FOR IN A CANDIDATE Military personnel have them all! 1. Intelligence 2. Leadership Ability 3. Integrity 4. Likability 5. Competence 6. Courage 7. Inner Strength

21 What veterans need to look FOR IN A FUTURE EMPLOYER One Thing: A Military Friendly, Successful Organization 1. They have, and are looking for, employees with the seven mentioned qualities 2. They understand the value of employing veterans

22 What is a military friendly employer? According to militaryfriendly.com A military friendly company is one that: 1. Actively recruits veterans and has documented hires 2. Establishes a Guard and Reserve Policy 3. Establishes a Retention Plan for Veterans 4. Establishes Internal and Community Outreach Programs for Veterans

23 Who are these employers?

24 Where can you find them? AND

25 Are you ready to succeed? Liberty University Career Center

26 Support to our military: HELPING VETERANS TRANSITION AND SUCCEED Learning objectives: Understand the relevance of life balancing for transitioning veterans, including key roles played by educators, caregivers, counselors, coaches, and church. Over 50% of veteran students and employees depart within the first year. You will not fail because of lack of intellect, experience, or commitment you will fail because of life skills.

27 Military resilience Learn & adapt Before During After Source: Resilient Warriors,

28 Resilient & Ready - God Style We are often But not We are often troubled, but not crushed; sometimes in doubt, but never in despair; there are many enemies, but we are never without a friend; And though badly hurt at times, we are not destroyed. 2 Corinthians 4:8, 9

29 Resilience summary TRAUMA is a Reality RESILIENCE is a Necessity Invest now in yourself and others o Before, During, After Not merely about human strength or grit Faith-based Resilience leads to greater Readiness Regarding Christian best practice o JESUS was the ultimate Resilient Warrior and HE grants that same Resilience to those who follow Him

30 Questions & Discussion Bob Dees Major General, U.S. Army, Retired Director, Institute for Military Resilience Richard Glass Director, Career Center Liberty University Millie Hall VetSuccess on Campus Counselor Department of Veterans Affairs

31 Join us in the fall for our Next INSTITUTE FOR MILITARY RESILENCE series