Dept. of Juvenile Justice offers employment assistance to Va. Guard Soldiers - Oct. 16, 2012

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, 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.