swords to plowshares employment and training programs and processes

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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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.



Job Brokering




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



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.


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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





Employer notifies veteran of hiring decision

When hired, employer completes Employment

Verification



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.



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



Veteran Apprenticeship Program (VAP) Process

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