Process Time: Approximately 3-4 MonthsThe Employer Driven Curriculum (EDC) approach is best utilized when an employer has a minimum of 15 highly skilled
positions that they need to fill. The EDC model includes collaborating with a local training resource, such as a community college, to produce a condensed and tailored curriculum that is delivered to a cohort of veterans. A Swords staff member serves as the Project Manager and leads the recruitment effort which may include internal recruitment,
utilizing a social media campaign, reaching out to our veteran network and community partners. Swords pre-screens all veterans prior to enrollment which may include meeting one-on-one, assessing skills and background, testing,
and mock interviews.
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East Bay Office 2719 Telegraph Avenue ⋅ Oakland, CA 94612 ⋅ (510) 844-7500
Employer Driven Curriculum (EDC)
Employer Driven Curriculum (EDC) Process
Develop curriculum, on-the-job training plan, wage progression schedule, and
identify credentials to be earned
Classroom, training facilities, instructional equipment and
supplies are secured
Employer meets with Swords to determine number of positions, timeline, skill
requirements, job duties, and who will administer training
Notify veterans of acceptance into EDC cohort
Swords identifies, recruits and pre-screens potential
veteran participants
Testing of veterans for EDC cohort
Swords Job Developer works with veteran on challenges
identified by employer
Track and report outcomes to evaluate program progress and
make changes as needed
If hired, employer completes Employment Verification
If not hired, employer provides feedback to the
Swords Job Developer
Deliver curriculum and begin on-the-job training
Swords provides supportive services to retain veterans
during training
Process Time: Approximately 1 MonthJob Brokering is best utilized when an employer has one or two open positions. The employer will partner with a Swords Job Developer to understand the employment needs and company culture.
The Job Developer will deliver resumes of pre-screened and qualified veterans, and help the employer throughout the hiring process.
[email protected] ⋅ www.swords-to-plowshares.orgMain Office 1060 Howard Street ⋅ San Francisco, CA 94103 ⋅ (415) 252-4788
East Bay Office 2719 Telegraph Avenue ⋅ Oakland, CA 94612 ⋅ (510) 844-7500
Job Brokering
Swords Job Developer works with veteran on challenges
identified by employer
Track and report outcomes to evaluate program progress and
make changes as neededWe begin by meeting with an employer
to understand their culture, hiring process, and open positions
Swords identifies and pre-screens qualified veteran candidates
Employer sets up an interview with the veteran
Employer notifies veteran of hiring decision
When hired, employer completes Employment
Verification
If not hired, employer provides feedback to the
Swords Job Developer
Job Brokering Process
Process Time: 4-6 WeeksA Strategic Hiring Event is best utilized when an employer has at least five positions to fill. The employer partners with a Swords staff member who will serve as a Project Manager. Once the
employer determines the skills and background requirements, Swords will lead recruitment which may include internal recruitment, a social media campaign, and reaching out to our veteran network
and community partners. Swords will pre-screen all veterans by meeting with them one-on-one, assessing skills and background, testing, and mock interviews. Once a pool of veteran candidates are
identified, they will attend the Strategic Hiring Event where the employer will interview the veterans and make hiring decisions.
[email protected] ⋅ www.swords-to-plowshares.orgMain Office 1060 Howard Street ⋅ San Francisco, CA 94103 ⋅ (415) 252-4788
Oakland Office 2719 Telegraph Avenue ⋅ Oakland, CA 94612 ⋅ (510) 844-7500
Strategic Hiring Event
Swords completes outreach to potential veteran candidates and
secures event space
Swords pre-screens and selects veterans, then prepares them for
the Strategic Hiring Event
Employer interviews veterans at the Intimate Hiring Event and
makes hiring decisions
Employer meets with Swords to discuss number of open
requisitions, timeline, skill and job requirements
Swords Job Developer works with veteran on challenges
identified by employer
Track and report outcomes to evaluate program progress and
make changes as needed
Employer notifies veteran of hiring decision
When hired, employer completes Employment
Verification
If not hired, employer provides feedback to the
Swords Job Developer
Strategic Hiring Event Process:
Process Time: Approximately 3-6 MonthsThe Veteran Apprenticeship Program (VAP) is best suited for an employer or multiple employers who have an immediate hiring need of multiple similarly skilled positions. The employer must be
willing to commit to hiring and training veterans in both a classroom and on-the-job training setting. Swords leads the recruitment effort which may include internal recruitment, utilizing a
social media campaign, and reaching out to our veteran network and community partners. Swords will also pre-screen all veterans which may include meeting one-on-one, assessing skills
and background, and testing. Swords assesses the veteran participants at the beginning to identify supportive services needed to ensure successful completion and remove
barriers to success.
[email protected] ⋅ www.swords-to-plowshares.orgMain Office 1060 Howard Street ⋅ San Francisco, CA 94103 ⋅ (415) 252-4788
East Bay Office 2719 Telegraph Avenue ⋅ Oakland, CA 94612 ⋅ (510) 844-7500
Veteran Apprenticeship Program (VAP)
Develop curriculum, on-the-job training plan, wage progression schedule, and
identify credentials to be earned
Classroom, training facilities, instructional equipment and supplies are secured
Employer meets with Swords to determine number of positions, timeline, skill
requirements, job duties, and who will administer training
Recruit and pre-screen potential veteran participants
Testing of veterans for Veteran Apprenticeship Program
Notify veterans of acceptance and employment verification
Swords assists in registering program
with Office of Apprenticeships
Employer and Education Partners deliver curriculum
and begin on-the-job training
Track and report outcomes to evaluate program progress and
make changes as needed
Veteran Apprenticeship Program (VAP) Process