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Dept. of Juvenile Justice offers employment assistance to Va. Guard Soldiers

Human resources specialists from the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice assist Virginia National Guard Soldiers with filling out applications for Juvenile Corrections Officer positions at the DJJ Oct. 16 at the Mullins Armory in Sandston, Va. Translating military experience into terms civilian employers can easily understand can be a challenge that potentially hinders chances of veterans finding employment. The HR specialists guided Soldiers throughout the application process, answering any questions the Soldiers had, providing guidance on how the Soldiers might describe their military experiences and training into civilian terms, and helping them effectively complete and submit the application.

 

Veterans continue to have an unemployment rate higher than the national average, so the Virginia National Guard is aggressively seeking ways to assist members of the Virginia Guard looking for Veterans continue to have an unemployment rate higher than the national average, and the Virginia National Guard is aggressively seeking ways to assist its service members. Those who are looking for Guard supportive employment opportunities should contact 1st Lt. Bryan Hicks, Virginia Guard Apprenticeship Program Coordinator, at robert.bryan.hicks@us.army.mil. The Apprenticeship Program is a partnership between the Virginia National Guard and the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry that translates military skills to civilian terms by offering a credential from DOLI to Virginia service members based on their military training and duties. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Terra C. Gatti, Virginia Guard Public Affairs)

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Uploaded on October 18, 2012
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