veterans employment coordination service briefing to advisory committee on women veterans be a hero....
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Veterans Employment Coordination Service
Briefing toAdvisory Committee on Women Veterans
Be A HERO. Again.
Dennis O. May, Director
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Overview
Background Mission Activities Comm/Marketing Plan VECS Success Contact Info
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Background
Veterans comprise approximately 30% of VA’s 288,000 employees, and 8% are service-connected disabled veterans
VA ranks first among non-Defense agencies in the hiring of disabled veterans; second only to the Department of Defense in overall number of veterans
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November 2007 – Acting VA Secretary announced the hiring of 10 full-time Regional Veterans Employment Coordinators (VECs)
January 2008 – Veterans Employment Coordination Service (VECS) office established
July 2008 – VECS fully staffed
Background
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Mission Statement
Lead Department efforts to attract, recruit, and hire veterans into the VA, particularly severely injured veterans.
Open opportunities to Veteran employment and ensure that Veterans are able to successfully enter VA’s workforce.
Help ensure that VA managers and supervisors are thoroughly familiar with the use of special authorities to hire veterans.
VECS VECS ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTORGANIZATIONAL CHART
DirectorDirectorDennis MayDennis May
RegionalRegionalVECVEC(CA)(CA)
Michael LewMichael Lew(1)(1)
RegionalRegionalVECVEC(WA)(WA)Bob Bob
MortensonMortenson(2)(2)
Deputy Deputy Director/Director/RegionalRegionalVEC (DC)VEC (DC)
Greg AlleyneGreg Alleyne(9)(9)
RegionalRegionalVECVEC(CO)(CO)Mark Mark
BerningerBerninger(3)(3)
RegionalRegionalVECVEC(TX)(TX)
VacantVacant(4)(4)
RegionalRegionalVECVEC(KY)(KY)
GilbertGilbertStubbsStubbs
(5)(5)
RegionalRegionalVECVEC(GA)(GA)
Annette Annette TaylorTaylor
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RegionalRegionalVECVEC(NC)(NC)
Thomas Thomas GreenGreen
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RegionalRegionalVECVEC(NY)(NY)
Andree Andree SuttonSutton
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ProgramProgramSupportSupport
SpecialistSpecialistRobert Robert ForneyForney
Regional VEC Locations
*Plus Over 160 Local VECs at HR offices Nationwide
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VECS Activities
Partner with Veteran stakeholders to promote VA career opportunities
Outreach to veterans, particularly severely injured veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan
Maintain a constant presence at: Military career fairs Transition assistance centers Outreach events
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VECS Activities (cont’d)
Manage Local VECs and assist in their efforts to establish partnerships and collaborate with: Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment
Services Marine Corps’ Wounded Warrior Regiment Army’s Wounded Warrior Program & Warrior
Transition Units Veterans Service Organizations Other veteran stakeholders
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Comm/Marketing Plan
Developed and Distributed 50,000 Brochures and 500 PostersPublished Secretary’s Memo highlighting VA’s Commitment (Re-issue pending)Published “Call-to Action” Memo (Re-issue pending) Sent Direct Contact Memo to over 2300 Severely Injured Veterans
688 Responses Launched VECS Website at, www.va.gov/vecsShowcased during Diversity News & Diversity Newsletter
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Comm/Marketing Plan
Produced VECS Informational DVD Distributed to HR VA-wide Featured on VA News Network Available for Viewing on the Internet
http://www.va.gov/vecs (Getting Vets Hired)Feature Cover Story for VA’s VAnguard magazine (Sep/Oct)Other features:
GI JobsDiversity CareersWHUR Radio (DC Tri-state area)
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Comm/Marketing Plan
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Comm/Marketing Plan
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VECS Success – FY 09 Veterans Contacted: 70,071 Employment Service Provided:
Introduction to VA Careers 4218Skills, Qualifications & Career Match 3652Training and Development Counseling 2921Collaborate w/VR&E Service 1573Resume Review & Assistance 4323Writing KSA's 2138Federal Application 4027USA Staffing 887
Placement Assistance 746Total 24,485
Veteran Hires (RVEC): 200+
“At a time when members of the Armed Forces continue to defend this great Nation, it is imperative that we honor their service by enhancing our collective efforts in the area of Veteran employment. It is not only good business; it is the right thing to do.”
The Honorable Eric K. Shinseki, VA Secretary
Contact Information
Dennis O. May, DirectorVeterans Employment Coordination Service
[email protected](202)461-5063
Greg Alleyne, Deputy DirectorVeterans Employment Coordination Service
[email protected](202)461-6997
To contact VECS, send email to: [email protected]
For more information visit: www.va.gov/VECS
RVEC Contact Information
To contact VECS, send email to: [email protected] more information visit: www.va.gov/VECS
Region 1Name: Mr. Michael LewPhone: (858) 642-3807 (Work)Address: VA Medical Center San Diego 3350 La Jolla Village Drive Building 22, Room 104 San Diego, CA 92161
Region 4Name: VacantPhone: Address:
Region 7Name: Thomas GreenPhone: (800) 771-6106 extension: 5886 Cell: (910) 368-1267Address: Veterans Affairs Medical Center 2300 Ramsey Street PWC Building, (Stop 04) Fayetteville, NC 28314
Region 2Name: Robert Lee MortensonPhone: (206) 220-6124 extension: 3484Address: Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Affairs Medical Center 915 Second Avenue Seattle, WA 98174
Region 5Name: Gilbert StubbsPhone: (502) 287-4615 (Work) (502) 432-9656 (Cell)Address: VA Medical Center, 001D 800 Zorn Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
Region 3Name: Name: Mark BerningerPhone: (719) 526-8689 Cell: (303) 330-8435Address: Department of Veterans Affairs1620 Evans Street, Building 1219Room: 111Fort Carson, CO 80913
Region 6Name: Annette TaylorPhone: (706) 210-5912 (Work) Address: Seamless Transition Center, Heroes Village A -115 Augusta West Parkway Augusta, GA 30909
Region 8Name: Andree M. SuttonPhone: (212) 807-3120 (Work)Address: Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office 245 W. Houston St., Room 303 New York, NY 10014-4805
Region 9Name: VacantPhone: Address:
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