preparing military personnel for civilian technical
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Preparing Military Personnel for Civilian Technical Positions
Pre-Separation
DoD estimates
230,000-245,000 enlisted service members and officers will separate annually from the military through 2019
(per US Government Accountability Office 2014)
The Skills Gap in U.S. Manufacturing 2015 and Beyond:
• Over the next decade, nearly 3.5 million manufacturing jobs will be
needed and it is expected that 2 million will go unfilled due to the skills
gap. (According to a Deloitte analysis done in 2015, based upon data from U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Gallup
Survey)
Active Duty Enlisted Personnel by Broad Occupational Group
Table 1. Active duty enlisted personnel by broad occupational group and branch of military, and Coast Guard, February 2017
Enlisted Army
Air
Force
Coast
Guard
Marine
Corps Navy
Total enlisted personnel in each
occupational group
Occupational group
Administrative 5,575 14,095 1,678 11,691 18,244 51,283
Combat Specialty 101,873 618 637 40,108 8,265 151,501
Construction 15,050 5,203 — 6,377 3,692 30,322
Electronic and Electrical Equipment Repair 29,276 29,988 4,351 16,673 48,921 129,209
Engineering, Science, and Technical 41,620 50,708 1,232 26,994 41,017 161,571
Healthcare 28,362 15,431 729 — 23,843 68,365
Human Resource Development 15,424 7,800 1 2,330 4,019 29,574
Machine Operator and Production 4,374 6,283 1,744 2,488 8,404 23,293
Media and Public Affairs 6,016 7,039 140 2,432 3,744 19,371
Protective Service 21,010 33,951 2,610 6,035 12,961 76,567
Support Service 9,913 5,193 1,111 2,210 8,356 26,783
Transportation and Material Handling 47,047 28,236 10,431 22,962 33,522 142,198
Vehicle and Machinery Mechanic 43,725 43,290 5,523 21,168 46,984 160,690
Non-occupation or unspecified coded personnel 2,609 6,291 1,568 1,509 2,582 14,559
Total enlisted personnel for each military branch
and Coast Guard 371,874 254,126 31,755 162,977 264,554 1,085,286
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Manpower Data Center
Target Occupational Groups
• Electronic & Electrical Equipment Repair 129,209
• Engineering, Science & Technical 161,571
• Vehicle & Machinery Mechanic 160,690
451,470
Community College Enrollment
“Six in 10 leaders of community colleges say their enrollments have declined in the past three years, including 21 percent who say enrollment is down by 10 percent or more.” Source: Inside Higher Ed’s 2017 Survey of Community College Presidents.
Education Level
• 6.6% of Active Duty Enlisted Service
Members have a Bachelor’s Degree
• 91.6% have High School Diploma/GED or
Some College (militaryonesource.mil 2015 report)
Community Colleges
Mfg needs skilled
workforce
Military provides technical training
CC provides industrial interface with vets
Training supplies
workforce, attracts new
students
PANEL
• Bob Ehrmann, Managing Director NACK, Penn State
• Kate Alcott, Associate Director NEATEC, SUNY Poly
• Ned Young, Co-PI Center for Supply Chain Automation
• Steve Kane, PI & Managing Director SpaceTEC
• Lorrie Guler, Transition Services Manager Fort Drum Army Base
Nanotechnology Workforce Certificate
Program for Returning Veterans
Basic Nanotechnology EHS Awareness
Basics of Chemical and Material Properties—Role of Scale
Chemical and Materials Handling, Storage, and Disposal
Nanotechnology Health, Safety, and Environmental issues
Nanotechnology Equipment and Processing Foundation Skills
Chemical Hoods and Glove Boxes: Use and Maintenance
Cleanrooms: Use and Maintenance
Pumps, Flow Control Systems, Scrubbers, Sensors: Use
and Maintenance
Vacuum Systems: Use and Maintenance
Plasma Generating Systems: Use and Maintenance
Furnaces, Ovens, and Rapid Thermal Annealing Equipment: Use and Maintenance
Chemical Facilities and Maintenance
Contamination Control
Process Integration
Introduction to Statistical Process Control
Nanotechnology Patterning
Optical, e-beam, and Ion Beam Lithography
Stamping and Imprinting Lithography
Chemical techniques; e.g., Block co-polymer and SAMs
Nanotechnology Fabrication
Top-down Fabrication
Reactive Ion, Sputter, and Wet Etching
Chemical Vapor and Physical Vapor Deposition Systems
Ion Beam, Plasma, and Chemical Materials Modification
Nanoparticles: Etching and Grinding Approaches
Bottom-up Fabrication
Chemical, Physical, and Biological Self-Assembly
Nanoparticles: Colloidal Chemistry
Nanoparticles: Plasma Approaches
Nanoparticles: Chemical Vapor Deposition Approaches
Nanotechnology Characterization
Optical Microscopy
Scanning Probe Microscopy
Atomic Force Microscopy
Electron Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM and FE-SEM)
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM and FE-TEM)
Chemical Characterization
X-ray (EDS)
Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy
Auger Electron Spectroscopy
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy
Electrical Characterization
Current-Voltage Measurements
Capacitance Measurements
Opto-electronic Device Measurements
Physical Characterization
Spectrophotometer
Profilometer
X-ray Diffraction
Nanotechnology Professional Skills
Team Building
Problem Solving
Project Organization and Planning
Research Skills
Assessing Cost of Ownership
Presentation Skills
Technical Reporting and Documentation
Handling and Generating Intellectual Property
Summary of Skill Sets Taught in Nanotechnology Courses
ASTM E56 Education Standards
Suite of 6 standards are now published covering basic skill sets for nano workforce
Can be accessed at https://www.astm.org/COMMITTEE/E56.htm
ASTM E3089
Standard Guide for Nanotechnology
Workforce Education in Material
Properties and Effects of Size
ASTM E2996
Standard Guide for Workforce Education
in Nanotechnology Health and Safety
ASTM E3034
Standard Guide for Workforce Education
in Nanotechnology Pattern Generation
ASTM E3071
Standard Guide for Nanotechnology
Workforce Education in Materials
Synthesis and Processing
ASTM E3001
Standard Practice for Workforce
Education in Nanotechnology
Characterization
ASTM E3059
Standard Guide for Workforce Education
in Nanotechnology Infrastructure
International Credentialing
Now Working to create:
• A series of Certificates in Nanotechnology Workforce Education that can be attained by individuals completing programs and passing corresponding tests.
ASTM Personnel Certificates in Nanotechnology
The mission is to create 4 certificates which cover the ASTM Nanotechnology Workforce Education Standards
ASTM Workforce Certificate in
Nanotechnology
Material Properties and
Effects of Size
ASTM Workforce Certificate in
Nanotechnology
Health and Safety
ASTM Workforce Certificate in
Nanotechnology
Fabrication and Processing
ASTM Workforce Certificate in
Nanotechnology
Characterization
Nanotechnology and Returning Veterans
• PSU CNEU / NACK had a desire to provide nanotechnology workforce training to returning veterans
• Began working in Tidewater Region in summer 2016
• Developed partnership between TCC, NSU and PSU – TCC Center for Military and Veterans Education
• “Credentialing / certificates is key”
Nanotechnology and Returning Veterans
• Current Status – Presently Restarting Submission to VA VA (new
players) – In parallel start communication with Norfolk Naval
Base as well as other military sites in the Tidewater region (new players)
– Exploring possibility of expanding this pilot model on an enterprise scale
• Initial discussions held with other military cities
– In parallel: • working on completion of ASTM Certificates
– Target completion Summer 2019
Some lessons Learned (to date )
• Credentialing is very important
• Industry support is imperative
• People and changes policy changes are going to happen
• Patience and persistence are essential
NEATEC’s Advanced Manufacturing Technician Training
• Work with soon to be vets from Fort Drum Army Base
• 56 hours training via community college partners (8 hours online/48 hours hands on)
• Topics: – Advanced Manufacturing Practices
– Pneumatics Technology
– Mechatronics
• Connect with employers throughout training
Top 3 Lessons Learned
1. Flexibility is required.
2. Continuously cultivate relationships with employers
3. Always be selling!
www.NEATEC.org
Our Environment
• The E-Commerce Revolution has increased on-line shopping
• Consumers want their purchases ASAP
• Retailers, shippers, and expediters are turning to automation to meet customer expectations
Our Problem
• Automated warehouses and distribution centers require higher-level skill sets (not unskilled pick/pack)
• Technicians install, operate, support, upgrade or maintain the automated material handling equipment
• Optical scanners, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), conveyor systems, sensors and robotics.
Our Second Problem
• Higher level automation skills require higher level employees
• Employers can’t find enough skilled workers for job openings (projected openings between 2015-2025: 770,000)
• There are not enough high school and community college students graduating with necessary skills
Our Model Program
One Solution - Veterans
Next Steps
• Using National databases such as the American Council on Education’s (ACE) Military Guide and
• State databases such as Ohio’s Military Transfer Assurance (MTAG) guide
• Create specific articulated transfer credit recommendations that connect military occupations and course work with SCT Model Program courses to be shared with our education network.
This Center is sponsored by the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological
Education Program under Award No. 1601452. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or
recommendations presented are only those of the presenter grantee/researcher, author or
agency employee and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
The National Center for Supply Chain Automation
www.supplychainautomation.com
Ned D. Young, Ph.D. Co-PI
Sinclair Community College (937) 512-2759
Translating Military Occupational
Specialties into Civilian Careers with Industry-Recognized Credentials
Funded in part by a grant from the National Science Foundation
Veterans Technical Education Connection
What is VetTEC®?
• A resource for servicemembers and Veterans containing information on how to translate military occupational specialties into civilian careers.
• Highlights military skill sets as applicable to industry-recognized credentials in the fields of aviation, aerospace and advanced manufacturing technologies.
“Credentialing is becoming ever more important in the military context, adding value for the Marine and Sailor while they serve and as they transition to civilian life.”
-excerpt from Department of Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL) website
Why SpaceTEC®, CertTEC® and CTS?
SpaceTEC® offers FAA-recognized national
certifications for aerospace technicians.
All SpaceTEC® and CertTEC® certifications are performance-based and accredited by the International Certification Accreditation Council (ICAC).
Credential Testing Services, a division of SPI administers knowledge-based certifications through ASTM International’s NCATT program.
Value Proposition to Transitioning
Military and Veterans INDUSTRY: Employers benefit when they can consider candidates
who have had standardized, comprehensive technical training and are able to demonstrate technical knowledge and practical skills through industry-recognized credentials.
COLLEGES & SCHOOLS: Educators benefit when they can leverage
military training and accelerate Veterans through degree programs with performance-based certifications which meet established standards and are recognized by employers.
JOB SEEKERS: Service members benefit from living wage jobs
attained in part through performance-based certifications that attest to their level of knowledge and skill.
https://www.vet-tec.us
Top 3 Lessons Learned: You must get the word out about your products – Military Credentialing
Opportunities On Line (COOL) organizations at each of the military branches are key, we have relationships with all, the Navy being the most proactive. Veteran groups on college campuses are as well, as are national Veterans Associations.
Ease of navigation is important – The VA website was found to be cumbersome for
individuals seeking information on credentialing opportunities. A minimum of 13 steps were required to get from the Home Page to the actual credential page and these steps were determined through trial and error. The VetTEC® website was created for ease of navigation and to provide a step-by-step guide so users can quickly determine what they qualify for and how to obtain funding. We also built an information feature so if the answers aren’t readily available, we’ll get them.
Seek stable champions – Champions are fleeting, especially in the military, and
maintaining continuity at different bases and within different programs is a moving target. Maintaining connections with key individuals has been an ongoing challenge. Dealing with active duty servicemembers is not the best choice, career civil servants in leadership roles is a much more effective approach.
Keys to Success Lessons from Fort Drum Lorrie Guler, Manager
Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP)
Place training in context – what may seem obvious to those wishing to connect with transitioning Service members, is not obvious to the Service members. Much like students coming out of high school, Service members do not know about all the opportunities available to them beyond the military. Ensure they understand they have an abundance of options where specific training may be applicable.
Employer connections – the end state of any training in which Service members participate is
employment. Training providers must provide connection opportunities to participants. The training provider must make outreach to employers a priority.
Communication – training providers must maintain regular communication with the military lead.
Communication will include accountability and progress of training participants and updates on the outcome(s) of the training, e.g., hiring offers, decision to further education, decision to move in a different direction. Viability of the training is based on positive outcomes.
Marketing – be prepared to spend some time on post marketing the training opportunities. Especially
with the numerous training opportunities being offered, the military site lead does not have the time to adequately market all the opportunities to Service members. We offer various marketing opportunities to the program managers and have been putting them in front of up to 70 Service members monthly in a single marketing event.
Questions?
