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Veteransrsquo EmploymentResource Guide

New Mexico Vets at Wo

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Contents5 What to do Shortly after Your Separation New Mexico Workorce Connection Website ndash

Your No1 career and job search resource 6

ransition Services Provided by Military Services 6

8 Connecting With Your Resources ndash The VETS ProgramNew Mexico Workorce Connection Offices and LVER amp DVOP

Speci al ist C onta ct In or mati on 1 0

12 The Job SearchStep 1 Choos ing Your Career or Occupation 12

S t ep 2 F i n d i n g t h e I d ea l J o b 1 4

S tep 3 P repar ing Yo ur Resum e 1 4

Step 4 Writing Your Cover Letter 15

Step 5 Contacting Your Reerences 16

Step 6 Preparing or the Interview and Interviewing 17

S tep 7 Fo ll ow ing Up with Emp loy er s 18

S t ep 8 N eg o t i a t i n g a J o b O ff er 1 8

20 Making Job Fairs Work for YouGet Prepared 20

Yoursquore at the Job FairndashMaking Connections 22

Fol lo wi ng U p With Yo ur C onnecti ons 22

24 Transferring Your Skills

34 A Snapshot ndash Businesses and Industries Actively Recruiting VetsFederal State or Local Employment mdash Your Best Bet 34

What Ab out th e Pr ivate S ecto r 3 6

38 Employment Programs amp ServicesVeteransrsquo ransition Assistance Program (AP) 38

VA Compensated Work Terapy (CW) Program 39

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VRampE) VetSuccess Program 39

Veteransrsquo Preerence ndash Federal Hiring 40

Veteransrsquo Preerence ndash State o New Mexico Hiring 40

Programs or Veteran Business Owners 41

Programs or Businesses Hiring Veterans 42

44 Education Programs amp ServicesTe Post -911 and Montgomery GI Bi l l s 44

Te Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) 45

Veteransrsquo Education Assistance Program (VEAP) 45

Job Corps Demonstration Project 45

VA Work-Study Program 46

On-Te-Job (OJ) amp Apprent iceship raining 46

Vi etna m Veterans S cho lars hip 47

Vietnam Veterans Centers and Services at New Mexicorsquos Higher Education Institutions 47

Contact Inormation 48

Web Links or Educational amp Employment Programs 49

Empl oy ment P ro gram s amp S er vi ce s 4 9

50 Homeless Veterans Programs amp ServicesVeteran Justice Outreach Initiative (VJO) and Veterans reatment Court 50

Stand Downs 50

VA Ho mel ess Veteran s As si sta nce 50

51 Veterans Employment Situation Report

54 Veterans Service Organizations amp Other ResourcesVeterans Organizations 54

American Legion 54

American Veterans (Am-Vets) 54

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) 55

NM Veterans Integrat ion Center (NMVIC) 55

Paralyzed Veterans o America (PVA) 55

Military Order o the Purple Heart (MOPH) 55

Vet eran s o Fo re ig n War s (V FW) 5 5

Veteransrsquo Home (ruth or Consequences) 56

City o Albuquerque Veterans Advisory Board 56

57 Acronym Glossary

Garden of Honor ndash Can

CREDITS

Cover Kirtland Air Force Base

Thank you to

Kirtland Air Force Base

Cannon Air Force Base

Horses For Heroes Cowboy Up

Bill ArmstrongVeteransrsquo Administration

New Mexico State Veteransrsquo Home

Photographs iStock Photo exceptwhere credited

Design photography research andproduction franceswhitedesigncom

Published September 2012 by theNew Mexico Department ofWorkforce Solutions



4

What to do Shortly after YouSeparation

Shortly afer your separation rom the service you should do a ew th

make your transition to civilian lie easier First and oremost you s

your DD Form 214 (Certificate o Release or Discharge rom Active Dlocal court house I you do this you will always be able to obtain an

o your DD Form 214 when you need it Your DD Form 214 is needed to a

related to the job search as well as many other benefits available to you as a Mexico Statute 14-8-91 ensures that your DD Form 214 and all the inorm

will be protected and kept private Now is the time to also gather any docucollateral appointments or promotions you received during your active duty

DD Form 214 does not always list collateral appointments but having documyou promote skills gained rom appointments above and beyond your stan

occupationTe first step to take to begin your job search is to attend a ransition Assis

(AP) seminar AP seminars are available to all military branches and off

assistance employment and training inormation and related services to sepamembers within 180 days o separation or retirement Te Employment a

Programs amp Services section o this publication provides more detailed inormand how you can get connected to a AP representative near you

Among the most valuable resources during your transition and specifically you

civilian workorce are your Local Veteransrsquo Employment Representatives (LVERs

Veteransrsquo Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists LVERs and DVOP specialists are aand located at your local NM Workorce Connection office Tese representativeshelping you access the benefits you need and that are available to you as a veteran S

by these representatives include help preparing a resume and cover letter and ree rr

TurboTAP Website wwwturbo

The TurboTAP website is one of the best resources for almost any informrelated to your separation and job search One of the many resources inQuick Reference Checklists that provides an overview of information reeducation employment health care personal finance relocation and b

VA Seamless Transition Website wwwoefoif

The VA Seamless Transition Website is an excellent resource to get infobenefits available to you from VA The website addresses a wide scope o

faced by recently separated veterans Topics include

n Employment

n Finding Help

n Education 101

n Monetary Benefits

n Housing

n Women Veterans

n Health

n Disabilities

Getting Started in Your Transition

to the Civilian Workforce identifying resources and takingsteps in the right direction



6

n You can contact your nearest ACAP Center to schedule

an employment assistance event or individual counsel-ing session

n I you are unable to attend a AP Workshop you canaccess the Job Assistance raining Application (JAA)

online

ACAP On-Line also gives you access to the same job

search tools and resources used in the ACAP C enter to writeresumes and cover letters practice job interview skills and

conduct online research o access ACAP On-Line and to

view other services provided by ACAP visit wwwacaparmymil ACAP Centers are located at Army bases For New

Mexico veterans the closest bases are located in ArizonaColorado and exas

Fleet and Family Support Centers (FFSC)

FFSCs are located throughout the US to provide transitionand employment assistance to Navy service members and

veterans FFSCs conduct mandatory preparation counseling

and AP workshops and trained counselors offer one-on-one resume writing interview skills and employment

assistance o find out more about the services providedthrough FFSCs visit wwwcnicnavymil

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS)

MCCS manages the ransition Assistance Program (AMP) ransition services and res

ing mandatory preseparation counseling Abenefits briefings and the Disabled ransiti

Program (DAP) are provided in the MarinServices Branch at each major installation

major Marine installation to New Mexico is lo

Arizona For more inormation on MCCS andservices provided visit wwwusmc-mccsorgt

Airmen and Family Readiness Centers (AFRCs)

AFRCs are located throughout the US to provpreseparation counseling and other transition an

services to Air Force service members and vetare located at major installations includi

Kirtland and Cannon Air Force bases here inTe Veteransrsquo Employment and raining Seis a program o the US Department o Laboin collaboration with each state offers emptraining services to veterans Te VES progservices provided by LVERs and DVOP speciaMexico Department o Workorce Solutions (Nthe New Mexico Workorce Connection (N

Connection) manage and operate the VES pr

NM DEPARTMENT OF VETERANSrsquo SERVICES

Bataan Memorial Building407 Galisteo Street Room 142Santa Fe NM 87504866-433-8387wwwdvsstatenmus

US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANSrsquo AFFAIRSNew Mexico Regional Veterans Benefits Administration

Dennis Chavez Federal Building Intake Office

500 Gold Avenue SW Airman amp FamilyAlbuquerque NM 87102 Readiness Center Support Building 20245

Suite 126Kirtland AFB NM 87117800-827-1000

benefits (job development training unemployment

compensation veteran benefits and community resources) TeConnecting With Your ResourcesmdashTe VES Program section

o this publication provides additional inormation (includingcontact inormation) on LVERs and DVOP specialists and

contact inormation or all o the NM Workorce Connection

officesTere are several other resources available to assist with

your transition Te NM Department o Veteransrsquo Services

(NMDVS) and the US Department o Veterans Affairs (VA)are both excellent resources or returning veterans Repre-

sentatives at NMDVS and VA can assist you in all aspects oyour separation and transition Tere are numerous benefits

available to veterans so contact a representative today

New Mexico WorkforceConnection Website ndashYour No1 career andjob search resourceFace-to-ace and one-on-one interaction with your LVERs

and DVOP specialists is such an incredible benefit to NewMexico veterans l ooking or work Your veteran representatives

can help you in many ways but one way in which they willalways assist you is by directing you to the NM Workorce

Connection website Te NM Workorce Connection websitemdashwwwjobsstatenmusmdashprovides a tremendous number o

services and inormation to persons looking or work in the

state Whether you utilize your veteran representatives or

not this is the first site you should visit Te website is your

one-stop online resource or inormation on how to identiyyour career path and look or apply or and get a job Te

resources and services on the site are provided at no costand you can access this site on your own or visit your local

NM Workorce Connection office or assistance You shouldbegin by creating an account Te benefits o creating a ree

account on the site include access to all o the inormation

and assistance available the ability o the site to store yourresume and other important documents as well as historical

inormation on your job search applications and contactswith specific employers Te value o using this website

cannot be overstated Visit wwwjobsstatenmus today to

get started

Transition ServicesProvided by MilitaryServicesI you are a recently separated veteran you should have

participated in preseparation counseling Congress hasdirected the military services to provide each transitioning

service member a preseparation counseling session no less

than 90 days beore separation Preseparationcounseling provides an overview o the

benefits services and programs that areavailable to soon-to-be separated members

and reers service members to specificbenefits providers or urther inormation

Te preseparation counseling is required

and each service member should receivea DD Form 2648 to show they completed

the counseling Te ollowing are theorganizations charged with ensuring service

members receive preseparation counseling

and other needed transition services

Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP)

ACAP provides mandatory preseparation

counseling and other transition and employment

assistance to Army service members and veterans ACAPrsquos main tool or employment

assistance is ACAP On-Line ACAP On-Lineprovides three options or getting startedn You can use ACAP On-Line to schedule

a AP Employment Workshop specialty

seminars or Employer Days as well as to

get help rom an ACAP Counselor

IDENIFYING RESOURCES continued

Courtesy of Kirtland Air Force Base



Connecting With Your Resources ndashThe VETS Program Veteransrsquo Employment Representatives are Here For You

The Veteransrsquo Employment and raining Service (VES) is aprogram o the US Department o Labor (DOL) and in col-

laboration with each state offers employment and training

services to veterans Te VES program includes servicesprovided by LVERs and DVOP specialists Te New Mexico

Department o Workorce Solutions (NMDWS) and the NewMexico Workorce Connection (NM Workorce Connection)

manage and operate the VES program

The mission of the New MexicoVETS program

n o provide priority o service to veterans and eligiblespouses seeking employment and training benefits

n o be a veteranrsquos resource or jobs inormation and

promote the hiring o veterans to public- andprivate-sector employers as good business practice

n Provide reerrals to health and human service providers

in the community

As mentioned throughout this publication your LVERs andDVOP specialists are invaluable resources to you during

your job search whether you are recently separated or havebeen out o military service or some time Tese representa-

tives are trained to help you explore careers identiy trainingoptions prepare or your job search and obtain employment

here in New Mexico Representatives are also knowledgeable

about the various benefits available to veterans and are readyto point you in the right direction on a variety o resources

provided by NM Workorce Connection NMDVS VA and

The Gold Card

Have you printed your Gold Card yet The Gold Card initiative is a joint effort of

DOL ETA and VETS If you are an eligible veteran you can present the Gold Card at

your local NM Workforce Connection office to receive enhanced intensive services

including up to six months of follow-up Enhanced services may include

n J ob readiness assessment including interviews and testing

n Development of an Individual Development Plan (IDP)

n Career guidance through group or individual counseling that helps veteransmake training and career decisions

n Provision of labor market occupational and skills transferability information tomake informed educational training and occupational decisions

n Referral to job banks job portals and job openings

n Referral to employers and registered apprenticeship sponsors

n Referral to training by WIA-funded or third-party service providers and

n Monthly follow-up by an assigned case manager for up to six months

To print your Gold Card go to wwwdolgovvetsgoldcardrevisedgoldcard5pdf

8



many other organizations Here is more inormation on the

goals and duties o your LVERs and DVOP specialists

Local Veteransrsquo EmploymentRepresentativesLVERs are state employees located in local NM Work-

orce Connection oices he principal duty o LVERsis to conduct outreach to employers in the area and to

assist veterans in gaining employment his outreach

includes conducting seminars or employers conduct-ing job search workshops and establishing job searchgroups (in conjunction with employers) and acilitating

employment training and placement services or veter-

ans Employment training and placement services mayinclude

n Resume and cover letter assistance

n Counseling testing and identiying training and

employment opportunities

n Monitoring job listings rom ederal contractors and

ederal department and agency vacancies to ensure that

eligible veterans receive priority in reerrals and

n Promoting the participation o veterans in ederallyunded employment and training programs

Disabled Veteransrsquo Outreach ProgramSpecialists

DVOP specialists are also state employees that specialize indeveloping job and t raining opportunities or veterans with

service-connected disabilities hrough the promotiono community and employer support or employment

and training opportunities DVOP specialists provideoutreach and oer assistance to disabled veterans by helping

them identiy job opportunities that are appropriate

CONNECING WIH YOUR RESOURCES continued

Albuquerque | New MexicoDept of Workforce Solutions

iwa Building401 Broadway Blvd NE 87102

Chris ZafraLVER State Veterans CoordinatorChristianzafrastatenmus

505-841-8517505-235-8596 (c)

Carl HoffmanIntensive Services Coordinatorcarlhoffmanstatenmus

505-841-9529505-346-4834 (VA VRE Office)

Albuquerque501 Mountain Road NE 87103505-843-1900 505-843-1992 (f)

LVER Veterans Supervisor

505-843-1923

LVERsDVOP specialist505-843-1924 505-843-1913505-843-1914 505-265-1711505-843-1923 x2564

(VA Facility)

Artesia704 West Main 88210575-743-1308575-746-3808 (f)

Alamogordo901 Alaska Ave 88310575-437-9210 575-434-2702 (f)LVER 575-437-9210DVOP Specialist 575-437-9210

Carlsbad323 South Halagueno 88220575-887-1174 575-885-4419 (f)

LVER 575-887-1174

Clovis111 North Main Street 88101575-762-4571 575-769-0086 (f)LVER 575-762-4571

DVOP Specialist 575-762-4571

Deming322 E Oak Street 88030575-546-0192 575-544-3605 (f)

Espantildeola319 Paseo de Ontildeate 87553505-753-2258 505-753-1180 (f)1 LVER

Farmington600 West Arrington Street 87401505-327-6126 505-326-6006 (f)1 LVER

Gallup2910 East Highway 66 87301505-863-2884 505-863-3493 (f)

NM Workforce Connection Offices and LVER amp DVOP Specialist Contact Information

Hobbs2120 North Alto Suite B 88240575-391-9466 575-397-4988 (f)

Las Cruces226 South Alameda Street 88005575-524-6250 1 DVOP specialist

Las Vegas883 Grand Avenue 87701505-454-5381 505-425-0073 (f)LVER 505-425-6451

Los Lunas428 South Los Lentas 87031505-861-2144 505-861-2824 (f)

Moriarty777 Old US Route 66 87035505-832-6774 505-832-0220 (f)

Rio Rancho661 Quantum Road NE 87124505-896-1765 505-896-1766 (f)

LVER DVOP Specialist505-896-1765 extension 233

extension 106505-891-2028 (f) 505-891-2028 (f)

Roswell2110 North Main 88201575-627-5815 575-627-5822 (f)Ruidoso707 Mechem Drive 88345575-257-9296 575-630-0416 (f)

Santa Fe301 West De Vargas 87501505-827-7427 505-827-7346 (f)LVER1 DVOP specialist 505-827-7412

Santa Rosa200 Lake Drive 88435575-472-2555 575-472-2555 (f)

Silver City410 West Broadway 88061575-538-3737 575-538-5072 (f)1 LVER ext 101

Socorro

109 Faulkner 87801575-835-0067 575-835-9557 (f)

Sunland Park141 Quinella Rd Suite 800 88063575-589-0377 575-874-9314 (f)

Taos1036 Salazar Road 87571575-758-4219 575-758-391 LVER

Truth or Consequences1301 North Pershing 87901575-984-1263 575-894-0

Tucumcari421 West ucumcari Boulev575-461-2734 575-461-11

or the their employment goals and assisting them indeveloping a cover letter and resume (DVOP specialists

oten serve as case managers or veterans enrolled inederally unded job training programs and veterans with

serious disadvantages in the job market DVOP specialists

provide services at several dierent locations includinglocal NM Workorce Connection oices medical or

veterans out reach cente rs o VA and military ins tallati onswhile DVOP specialists are stationed in local NM

Workorce Connection oices)Te chart below is a contact list o all the NM Workorce

Connection offices and LVER and DVOP specialist contactinormation i located within the office (offices designatedwith ldquordquo have at least one representative) I your local office

does not have a designated LVER or DVOP specialist youcan contact NMDWS veterans representatives (listed below)

or the closest NM Workorce Connection Office with a LVER

or DVOP specialist

Offices designated with have at least one representative

LVERs and DVOP condoutreach program



12

The Job SearchHow to Begin Your Job Search amp What to Expect

Looking or a job can be overwhelming especiallyi you are a recently separated veteran who is just

now entering a civilian job market that is slowly

recovering rom a major recession Searching oremployment requires patience work and motivation rom

anyone As a veteran you must also identiy how your pre-

vious military experience and skills translate to a civilianoccupation and how you can successully sell that experi-

ence to a civilian employer who may or may not be amiliarwith military occupations and organization Tere are many

resources available to help you identiy opportunities andmove orward on your individual path Some resources are

useul to anyone looking or a job while others are specific tothe needs and issues acing recently separated veterans Te

ollowing outlines 8 steps to take in searching and applying

or jobs Tese steps also discuss career exploration whichis ofen overlooked in the job search but is invaluable in

helping you find satisying long-term employment withcontinued career growth opportunities A flow chart illus-

trating the common steps taken in career exploration and

job searching is also included at the end o this article Testeps and the specific services they reerence are provided on

the NM Workorce Connection website in detail Login to

your account at wwwjobsstatenmus or more inormationor visit your local NM Workorce Connection office and

LVERDVOP specialist

Step 1 Choosing YourCareer or OccupationTe first step to take in your job search is to choose your

career andor occupation You may think that this is an easystep or one that most people have already taken Choosing

a careeroccupation is really identiying what it is you want

to do or a living Tis step can be very difficult or people oall ages and expertise experience and education levels Tis

is probably the one step that requires you to delve deepestinto your interests and priorities and think about what yoursquore

looking or rom your career in the long term

Beore you start exploring career options consider what

types o jobs match with the work you were doing during

active duty Donrsquot worry you donrsquot have to figure this out

on your own Tere are several websites that have built-inldquooccupation matchingrdquo and ldquoskills matchingrdquo services Tese

services match your military occupation and the knowledgeskills and abilities (KSAs) you gained through active duty

service with civilian occupations that have similar tasks workduties and KSA requirements Te civilian occupations these

services identiy should best match your previous work and

should require the least amount o additional education andtraining in order to gain employment within the occupation Tese services are some o the most useul tools available or

your career exploration

New Mexicorsquos Department o Workorce Solutions provides

an occupation and skills matching service through its NMWorkorce Connection websitemdashwwwjobsstatenmus

Herersquos what you need to know touse this service on your own

Step 1 Create an individual account

Step 2 Select ldquoCareer Servicesrdquo under the ldquoService or

Individualsrdquo on the lef-hand navigation pane

Step 3 Select ldquoCareer Explorerrdquo

Step 4 Se lect ldquoMatch Your Occupation rdquo

Step 5 Select the ldquoOccupations by Military Specialtyrdquo linkStep 6 Enter your Military Occupation Specialty (MOS)

Code Keyword or Branch o Service to begin searching oryour occupation

Step 7 A listing o civilian occupations that best fit your

previous military occupation will be listed You can click onan occupation and related occupations to get detailed inor-

mation on training and education requirements necessaryskills projected job openings and wages

People are ofen surprised at the civilian occupations in which

they may be able to work ranserring Your Skills How to

Use Your Military Experience to Identiy Opportunities in

the Civilian Labor Force presented later in this publicationprovides several examples o common military occupations

and related civilian occupations with similar knowledge

skill and ability requirements Tis is a tool you should useeven i you are looking to enter a career that is completely

different rom your work in the military

So now that yoursquove looked at some o the civilian jobs that

most closely match your military experience are any o those jobs something yoursquore interested in I you are interested

in one or more o the occupations you can start evaluating

whether you have all o the necessary KSAs and begin iden-

tiying options to gain more education and trare several tools available through the NM W

nection website to help you plan an education

route as well as specific services available to

example the GI Bill) that are detailed later i

tion As always you can contact a Veterans Rat your local NM Workorce Connection offi

I you eel you have the necessary qualificati

more o the occupations you can begin searcSteps 2 through 8 o the job s earch outline the

But what i yoursquove identiied comparoccupations and are not interested in those

What i you would like to enter a career that

dierent rom what you did during active duare unsure what to do he NM Workorc

website has several other tools beyond oc

skills matching to help with career explora

career exploration tools on t he sitemdashthe In

and Work Importance Locator assessmenidentiy your interests and work values a

those into career choices

Interest ProfilerTe Interest Profiler asks you to answer q

represent six interest areas Knowing your wor

What if Irsquom Thinking about

Working Outside of New Mexico

If yoursquore looking for a job in New Mexico you

resource is wwwjobsstatenmus

If you think you might be looking for work outs

state a great national resource is wwwcareero

CareerOneStop offers most of the services pr

New Mexicorsquos Workforce

Connection website but also allows you to se

jobs in other states

CareerOneStop also has information and too

to veterans through the Veterans

Reemployment section of the website

Just like New Mexicorsquos website CareerOneS

resume and cover letter tools and othe r reso

help you in your job search

CareerOneStops career exploration tool is ca

MyNextMove and works like the tools on the

Connection website



14

help you decide what kinds o jobs and careers you want toexplore

Work Importance LocatorTe Work Importance Locator asks you to rank differentaspects o work that represent six important work values

Tis assessment helps you learn more about your work val-

ues and determine what is important to you in a jobTese are just two o many tools available to assist in your

career exploration as you enter the civilian workorce TeNM Workorce Connection website has career tips other

options or researching your skills and matching them to

civilian occupations and many options to research the labormarket and specific jobs o navigate to these two tools in

the NM Workorce Connection website first sign into the

website Select the ldquoCareer Servicesrdquo tab under the lef-handnavigation menu Select the ldquoCareer Explorerrdquo link and then

select the ldquoMatch Your Interests and Work Valuesrdquo link to bedirected to both tools

Step 2Finding the Ideal JobOnce you have a better idea o the occupations you are

interested in and that match your experience and train-

ing itrsquos time to start looking or job openings Tere is awide variety o online resources or job postings NMDWS

has a job search engine that eliminates the need or you to

visit every job hunting website out there Trough the NM

Workorce Connection website you can search or jobs

in New Mexico What may be the best part about the NMWorkorce Connection job search engine is that it ldquospidersrdquo to

almost every other search engine website including MonsterIndeed USAJobs and CareerBuilder Tere are many

options to set parameters or your job search rom locationto wage to experience level What this means is that you can

find job openings rom all o these sites in one location And

because you already have created your ree account through

the system it makes it even easier to track the job openingsyoursquore interested in and those or which yoursquove applied Plus

all o the other tools mentioned in this article are located onthe site or you to utilize through your job search process

Log in to wwwjobsstatenmus to begin your job search now

Step 3Preparing Your ResumeOne-on-one personal interaction with a potential employer

is the best bet to making a good impression and receiving a job offer In todayrsquos technology-based world where it seems

like everything is done electronically one-on-one networking

is not as common and is not an open avenue or many jobseekers Your first opportunity to sell your abilities experience

and potential is typically through your resume Tis is atool that you should always have prepared or a potential

opportunity Te key goal o your resume is to motivate

ldquoYour goal is to identiy and isolate all o your skills as they relate to your current career goals and

then present them in a manner (eg ormat wording style) that a civilian employer can under-

stand Ofen when all o your skills qualifications and experience are embedded within your

ldquomilitary careerrdquo it becomes difficult or an employer to appreciate them Your challenge thereore

is to prominently display those skills without ocusing on your record o military servicerdquo

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WorkKeys An Assessment of

Workforce Readiness

WorkKeys is a job skills assessment system that the NM

Workforce Connection utilizes to help employers select

hire train develop and retain a high-performance

workforce For the job seeker WorkKeys is an important

first step to prepare for your career By taking the

WorkKeys assessments you can compare your skills

to the skills jobs require Test questions are based onsituations in the everyday work world Good WorkKeys

scores can be a marketing tool when you apply for jobs

as you show employers you have the skills they are

looking for Some employers even use the assessment as

part of their hiring process

an employer to invite you to an

interview and i interviewed serves

as a primary reerence point as you

discuss examine and evaluate your

qualifications and skills

While it may be airly simpleto list your previous employment

education and primary skills it is

not always so easy to phrase andcompile this inormation into a

resume that is organized complete

clear and accurate and that high-lights your greatest strengths and

qualifications in a straightorwardand precise way As a veteran you

ace the challenge o highlighting

your greatest strengths and quali-

fications and how they can be used

in the position or which you are

applying all while avoiding strict

and direct ocus on your military experience What thismeans is that you should emphasize your skills with reer-

ence to your military career and avoid simply listing your job titles Overemphasizing your military career as opposed

to your general skills and abilities can even be a detriment

because civilian employers do not always understand thetypes o duties under military occupations or military orga-

nizational structure For example you may have been aHospital Corpsman but you also had additional collateral

appointments that expanded your skill set and responsibili-ties Make sure you mention collateral appointments what

they entailed and how they se rve as an example o your pro-

gression in your military career Another example might bea Gunnerrsquos Mate It is possible the employer has little idea o

the tasks and skills required or such a position so drawingattention to skills and abilities is particularly import ant

5 Key Tips to a Successful ResumeTip 1 ailor your resume to the position or which you areapplying Include skills and activities that are most relevant

how you can contribute to the position and even use key

words rom the job posting Some employers actually usesofware that grades your resume on how it uses keywords

and phrases rom the job postingTip 2 Limit your resume to no longer than 2 pagesTip 3 Avoid misrepresentation o your abilitiesTip 4 Provide examples o challenges you aced and prob-

lems you solved Emphasize the positive and quantiy your

achievements

Tip 5 Make your resread and make sure y

your resume several have others review it

Te NM Workorcwebsite provides a R

tool that can assist yo

your resume so that itstructured LVERD

ists in your local N

Connection office building your resum

ul to also utilize vetsuch as AP worksh

and USVA resourcservices provided

branches and web

wwwCareerOneStopmilitarycom (amon

provide examples o veteran resumes and a winormation on the job search and application

Step 4 Writing YouCover LetterA cover letter should always accompany yourapplying or a job (unless otherwise specified)

cover letter is your introduction and should be dthe employer into looking at your resume Cov

in style awnd content more than resumes but thguidelines you should ollow in developing your

5 Key Tips to a Successful CLetterTip 1 Your cover letter should be typed a

specific individual or department and closed

nature

Tip 2 While your resume sticks to inormation

and experience your cover letter can convey

personalityTip 3 Keep your cover letter concise intere

tive proessional and courteous Your covernot repeat details provided in your resume bu

level abilities and skills in context with your pwork ethic

Tip 4 Much like your resume your cover let

tailored to the specific position and employer

HE JOB SEARCH continued



16

Tip 5 Keep you cover letter brie Your letter should be less

than one page and donrsquot orget to prooread

Te NM Workorce Connection website provides a Letter Builder

tool similar to the Resume Builder Te site also providesnumerous sample cover letters or you to better understand

appropriate tone and content Finally the site can help you

develop a list o ldquoaction wordsrdquo that you can use to draw atten-tion to your cover letter And as always your local Veterans

Representative can assist you in preparing your job applica-tion materials

Step 5 Contacting YourReferencesNearly every job you apply or will require reerences at

some point in the hiring process It is very important thatyou contact your reerences prior to providing their inor-

mation to a potential employer and that these reerences are

ully capable o portraying you and your capabilities Youshould not provide personal reerences unless required to

do so Reerences are typically contacted via phone but let-ters o recommendation can also be provided Also make

sure that you avoid placing your reerence inormation on

your resume or cover lett er You should provide reerences byrequest through separate communication with your poten-

tial employerAs a veteran it is important to remember that some o

your key reerences may not be easily accessible i they arestill on active duty You may first want to contact active duty

reerences and identiy alternative contact inormation You

should also identiy reerences that can be used in case oth-ers are not available You may need additional time to contact

reerences so contacting them at the beginning o your jobsearch to let them know you may be using them as a reer-

ence is a good idea

Step 6 Preparingfor the Interview andInterviewingWhile the purpose o your resume is to get an interview the

purpose o the interview is to get a job offer Preparing or

an interview is incredibly important because i you take thetime to thoroughly prepare the employer will notice Te

interview is a key opportunity or you to present yoursel

as organized punctual and proessional You want to be

able to discuss your qualifications in more detail and with

specific examples based on the inormation you providedin your cover letter and resume Te interview is also an

opportunity or you to ask specific questions about theposition and employer to ensure that the opportunity is the

right fit or you o

5 Steps to Prepare for yourInterviewre

Step 1 Gather work samples whether they be writing

samples a portolio o design or construction work or let-

ters rom ormer employers and news articles highlighting

your work Not all jobs require samples but this can be an

excellent way to show your preparation and quantiy your

accomplishments

Step 2 Tink about questions you will probably be askedand prepare answers prior to the interview as best you can

alk to riends and amily about their interview experiencesand the questions they were asked Te interviewer may

request that you ldquoell me about yourselrdquo or ask ldquoWhy doyou think you are the best candidate or this positionrdquo Have

your responses prepared and ready to be tailored once actual

questions are asked in the interview

Step 3 Learn as much as you can about

including an understanding o their website anstructure

Step 4 Prepare a list o detailed questions youask to show your interest and get additional in

the position and employer Avoid questions rpensation until the employer mentions the top

Step 5 Make sure you have an accurate set o

the interview location and i you require spany way ask about access and mobility acto

you always have a telephone contact Arrive a

location early (no more than 20 minutes bu5) dressed appropriately with copies o your

samples and reerences Now that yoursquore prepared or the interv

hopeully be eeling more comortable and

about presenting yoursel your qualificatioabilities in a way that will make you stand out

interviewees Even with preparation howevercan still induce some anxiety Itrsquos importan

interview with ldquoactive confidencerdquo What

that you are not acting too confident or be

only responding to the employerrsquos questions

are contributing to the conversation o the in

interview is a two-way street where you ask

broach topics along with the empl oyer Itrsquos a conv

both players are asking questions and actively

5 Key Interview TipsStep 1 Identiy and discuss ways in which youexperience relates to t he position Mention un

strengths you gained through your military exother candidates may not possess

Step 2 Ask questions yoursquove previously prepa

throughout the interview and adjust those queon the flow o the conversation ake a notebo

down interviewer names and answers to your

Step 3 Display your best external qualities

maintain eye contact maintain active postur

names o interviewers when appropriate to

engagedStep 4 Make sure to show some o your best intwhen discussing your qualificationsmdashor exa

experiences working in teams leading groupschanging environment and motivation

Step 5 Use your common sense to determine

to ask questions or make comments about yourthe position or the employer

Reaching out to Fellow Veterans

Once you begin working at your new job think about

the successes and failures you faced throughout your job

search Could other veterans benefit and learn from your

experiences What resources did you use that were most

beneficial If you come in contact with other veterans

looking for work share your experiences and lessons

learned No one should face the job search alone and the

assistance and advice you can provide could be the best

resource to other vets


The Career Exploration and Job SearchThe Process and Steps to Take as You Look Towards the Future of Your Career



18

Donrsquot orget that the interview is an excellent opportunity

to elaborate on success stories additional skills and abilitiesgained through collateral appointments the progression o

previous positions to include additional responsibilities and

maybe most important o all leadership skills developedthrough your active duty service

Step 7 Following Upwith EmployersNot ollowing up with an employer afer an interview is a

mistake many people make It is imperative that you ollow

up with an employer quickly afer an interview regardless

o how you eel the interview went You should send theemployer a ollow-up letter and make sure to include any

ideas or remarks that you may have orgotten to discussprovide inormation the employer requested during the

interview briefly remind the employer o the high points

o the interview thank the employer or hisher time andconsideration and invite himher to contact you with

additional questions or to schedule another meeting TeNM Workorce Connection website provides a Letter Builder

tool that helps you construct a good ollow-up letter Sample

ollow-up letters and a list o act ion words are available

Step 8 Negotiating aJob OfferSuccess You have a job offer Your work however is not done

You should careully consider the offer that is made and reallyevaluate whether the position meets your own criteria o what

yoursquore looking to get out o the job Tink about your responsebeore you receive the offer And even i you eel confident

that the position is right or you remember that both you

and the employer have needs and that there is almost alwaysroom or negotiation Both you and the employer should be

willing to search together or mutual agreement on the termsand conditions o your working relationship

Te best possible situation is that the employer offers terms

conditions and salary that you are happy with I you some-what disagree with the offer donrsquot just accept it because you

want to ldquotake what you can getrdquo Again negotiati ng is ofenexpected by the employer Tey want to reach an agreement

where both parties are happy and both see they are making apositive investmentmdashthe employer is investing in you and you

are investing in the employer While it may eel like negotiat-

ing is risky it is an important process or which to prepare

When Should I Disclose a

Disability

If you have a service- or non-service-related disability you

may be wondering when it is best to disclose this disability

to a potential employer It is recommended that you never

disclose a disability in a resume or cover lette r The only

exception is if the position is specifically geared towards

someone with a disability If you have an employment gap

(typically of more than two years) due to a disability try to

fill that gap with other activities such as volunteer work or

education

When it comes to the interview you might consider

disclosing your disability to an employer prior to the

interview only if the disability is visible such as noticeable

impairments to speech hearing sight or mobility to avoid

any surprise or shock Otherwise use your judgment as to

the need to discuss any disabilities in the interview Once

you discuss your disability you may want to mention the

Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) opportunities

available to the employer when hiring a veteran with a

disability (for more information on WOTC see the

Employment and Education Services section of this publi-

cation)

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)

makes it unlawful for an employer to discriminate against

a qualified applicant or employee with a disability The

ADA applies to private employers with 15 or more employ-

ees and to state and local government employers The

US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

enforces the employment provisions of the ADA In

general an applicant with a disability is responsible for let-

ting the employer know that an accommodation is needed

You do not have to request an accommodation in writing

but it is strongly recommended in order to keep records

One of the best resources for understanding your rights

under the ADA and to find information on applying for jobs

with a disability is the Job Accommodation Network ( JAN)

JAN is a service of DOL Office of Disability Employment

Policy (ODEP) and provides expert and confidential

guidance on workplace accommodations and disability

employment issues You can find detailed information on

the ADA EEOC requesting accommodations and much

more at httpwwwaskjanorg

HE JOB SEARCH continuedFour Key Websites for Your Job Search

NM Workforce

Connection Website

CareerOneStop amp Veteransrsquo

Reemployment

Military

Web Address wwwjobsstatenmus w ww ca re ero ne st op c om w ww mi li

Job Postings YES But does have a link to the NMWorkforce Connection Website

YE

Job Application YESYou can apply for jobs throughthe Workforce Connection

NO YEThrough Mo

Career Exploration Skills matching tools forveteransOccupation data

(wages job openings educationrequirements)Assessments ndash Interest Profiler

amp Work Importance Locater

YESSkills matching tools

for veteransOccupationdata (wages job openings

education requirements)Assessments ndash MyNextMove

Resume and Cover LetterTips amp Tools

YES YES YE

Interview and Other Job SearchTips amp Tools

YES YES YE

Information on Education ampTraining Resources

YES YES YE

ldquoSpidersrdquo jobs from other jobposting websites such asMonstercom and Indeedcom so that you only need

to search through one onlinewebsite for your next job

Includes the VeteransReemployment site speciallydesigned to assist veteransService Locator ndash Find your

nearest local NM WorkforceConnection office

Federal Jobswwwusajobsgov CAREER EXPLORATION ASSESSMENTSApplying throughWorkforce Conne

MyNextMove NM Workforce Connection Create an accoun jobs through theresume and othe

and application halong with contaof employers

As a veteran you receivepreference in applying for

federal jobs Your LVERDVOPcan assist you to make sure

you receive preference whenapplying

Find occupations youreinterested in based on job titleor industry

The Interest Profiler similar tothat at MyNextMove identifies

your interests to help you

decide which jobs and careerswant to explore

The Work Importance Locatorhas you rank different aspects

of work to identify yourwork values and what yoursquorelooking for from your joboverall (wages flexibilityrecognition)



Making Job Fairs Work for YouHow to get the most out of networking and job search

Job airs are an excellent way to develop yourproessional network and seek job opportunities

because you have the chance to meet and ne twork

with so many employers under one roo at onetime he large number o employers and brie conver-

sations that are part o the nature o job airs can make

some people uneasy Itrsquos almost like having an interview beore you apply or a job But job airs are also

a unique opportunity to highlight and sell your skills

experience and overall proessional sel ace-to-ace

instead o having to develop interest solely through a

resume and cover letter here are several tips on how

to prepare or and present yoursel that will help make

the task o discussing yoursel and your qualiic ations inperson not just less unnerving but the best opportunity

you have in your job searchBeore you start preparing or job airs you must irst

ind out where and when job airs will be held in your

area A simple search through an Internet search enginewill produce inormation on upcoming job airs Many

job airs are orga nized by busine ss associat ions educat ion

institutions and government entities (cities counties andstates) Also keep in mind that many organizations and

institutions host recurring job airs otentimes annually

Get PreparedTe best way to make job airs work or you is to be as pre-pared as possible Tere are several steps you should take

to be ready to network and sell your skills and abilities the

moment you walk in the door I you ollow these tips yoursquoll

be in a much better position to walk out the door with solid job prospects

Tip 1 Gather inormation on the job air and register to

attend in advanceMany job airs have websites that post logistical inorma-

tion and a listing o the employers that will be in attendanceOnce yoursquove identified a job air you would like to attend

visit the job air website and make sure you are clear onthe specifics o the job air location and operating hours I

the job air does not have a website make sure you gather

logistical inormation rom fliers or other sources prior tothe event I at all possible

register beore attending theevent Tis enables you to

hit the ground running once

you arrive

Tip 2 Identiy employers

that will be in attendanceresearch those employers and list how you might contribute

to their businessItrsquos usually possible to obtain a list o employers that will

be participating in the job air ahead o time Gathering

inormation on employers and assessing how you mightcontribute to their business is one o the most important

steps to prepare or a job air and is a step that will likelypay off Spend time researching each business including

their main business operations their organization

and different departments open job opportunities

posted on their website or other job sites and how you

might contribute to their business Focus on collecting inormation on the business similar to the inormation

you would collect or a job interview You will not havea lot o time to make an impression on employers so i

you can eliminate time learning about their company

you will not only impress the business representativesbut you will also gain additional time to discuss why you

would be a fit or their company Also keep an open mindResearching employers that you arenrsquot amiliar with can

be just as rewarding and can broaden your perspective

on opportunities that are available to you Demonstratingyou took the time to prepare and amiliarize yoursel with

various aspec ts o the business will hig hlight your interestand your ability to be organized and proessional I there

is an opening you want to apply or APPLY Ke ep noteson the positions or which you submitted an application so

that you can reer to openings when you meet the employer

at the job air

Tip 3 Prepare several versions o your resume

and electronic copies ready to take with youOnce yoursquove researched the employers p

the job air you can begin to tailor your resumtypes o employers that you are interested in

Use your general resume but also prepare a versions that highlight different skills abilities

based on the employer Te resumes you prep

brie and no more than one page While twoare acceptable in general it is important to k

easy to read resume or job airs Employers

resumes so keeping it brie and to the point will Print copies o each resume to distribute as

the job air Tcopies will d

size o the evalso want to

your resumedrive (thum

Some job a

puters availlike to customize and print your resume on sit

method is to have various hard copies ready pYou can also prepare copies o your cover le

pany your resume While this is ofen a bene fi

are not necessary Your employer research shdetermine how to customize your cover letter

Tip 4 Prepare a very brie summary o you

strengths to pitch to employersYoursquove put in the time to research the job

ing employers and have customized your resum

stuck just handing out resumes Tis is your make a lasting impression and the ball is in you

you hand your resume to an employer be reupon the major points your resume outline

basic history on your skills and experience an

Job Fairs in NM

To find job fairs in New Mexico visit the Job Fairs link at

wwdwsstatenmus

The link will also list job fairs specfically

for veterans

Job Hunting Business Card

A great way to market yoursel ad displa

proessionalism is to create a job huntin

business card with your name contact inmation and 3 to 5 o your main skills T

several affordable options or print it you

or online printing sevices Tis may be

the right tool to help that employer

remember you

20



22

career interests Your ldquopitchrdquo should be very brie (1 to 2 min-

utes) Providing this inormation will engage the employerenabling you to learn more about job opportunities and what

the employer is looking or while identiying and elaborating

on how you might contribute to their businessorganization

Yoursquore at the Job Fairndash Making Connections

How you present yoursel and your ability to make connectionswith employers are keys to your success at a job air Make

sure that you are dressed at least business casual and thatyoursquore ready to be orward and to interact with employers

Introducing yoursel and asking questions o employers canbe intimidating While doing your homework and being

prepared should help you shake any nerves itrsquos important

that you stay positive be orward in introducing and talkingabout yoursel and keep your energy up Remember to show

confidence and a genuine interest in the person with whomyoursquore speaking I you are attending the job air with others

make sure you interact with employers on your own so thatyou can make an individual impression Yoursquoll also want to

attend the job air in its earlier hours Some employers leave

early due to travelYou will be meeting a lot o employer representatives at the

job air Always ask or the business card o the representativeyou are speaking with so that you can ollow up once you

leave Carry a notepad with you to take down any contact

inormation i employers do not have business cards and to

make notes rom your conversations Tis will be useul in

ollowing up with key employers afer the job air

Following Up With YourConnectionsHopeully by the time yoursquove lef the job air you have at

least a ew promising contacts and potential opportunitiesJob airs by nature do not allow or extensive interaction

Tis is why itrsquos so important to ollow up with the connec-

tions you make It is recommended that you email or mail aollow-up note within 24 hours o the job air much like you

would afer an interview Also i you come away with inor-mation on specific positions available alter your resume to

better fit the position and send the updated and customized version to the business representative

One key thing to remember

throughout the job air process isthat even i an employer does not

have an immediate job opening thatyou qualiy or or are interested in

that doesnrsquot mean a position will

not be open in the uture Makingconnections even without a specific

job opening available strengthensyour overall network and can greatly

improve your chances in finding a

position with that employer or otherrelated employers in the uture I

a specific position is not availablestay in contact with the employer

representative you spoke with Emailonce a month to demonstrate your

continued interest and to see i new

positions are available

What is a Virtual Career Fair

Virtual career fairs are job fairs that are held online as

opposed to in person From your computer you are able

communicate and engage with employers in a virtual

environment As long as you have Internet access you are

able to participate

When searching for job fairs keep virtual fairs in mind

With the same preparation as traditional fairs ldquoAtten-

dancerdquo at one of these fairs can really pay off

MAKING JOB FAIRS WORK FOR YOU continued



24

Transferring Your SkillsHow to use your military experience to identifyopportunities in the civilian labor force

I yoursquove been reading this publication rom the begin-

ning you probably know by now that one o the firstthings you need to do beore you begin your job search

is to identiy how your military occupation and relatedskills transer to different civilian occupations Tis is actu-

ally a task that every job seeker should undertake First there

is not always an obvious match between military and civil-ian occupations You may be aware o a ew occupations or

which you are qualified but itrsquos likely there are a ew that youhavenrsquot even t hought o in beginning your civilian career In

addition you may not want to pursue a career in a civilian

occupation that is similar to what you did in the military Iyoursquore looking to start something new and different looking

at how your military occupation transers to civilian occupa-tions is a first step in identiying similar and not so similar

civilian occupations

Te best tool available that will match your previousoccupation with civilian occupations that have corresponding

duties and KSAs is the ldquoMatch Your Occupationrdquo tool throughthe NM Workorce Connection website Similar tools are

CONTRACTING MANAGER Air Force g Purchasing Agent

available through wwwCareerOneStopcom

and wwwmilitarycom Te ollowing chartsprovide examples o the inormation you

can gain rom using the ldquoMatch Your

Occupationrdquo tool Tey also give exampleso a handul o common military

occupations and potentially transerablecivilian occupations You can visit

wwwjobsstatenmus and www

CareerOneStopcom to useother matching tools as

well (such as the ldquoMatchYour Skillsrdquo tool)

Purchasing Agent is the besmatch if you were a contrac

the military

Civilian Occupations

Occupation Definition EducationRequirements

Experience Requirements Average Wage

8 BEST MATCHPurchasing AgentExcept Wholesale

Retail and Farm

Purchase machinery equipment tools parts supplies or servicesnecessary for the operation of an establishment Purchase raw orsemi-finished materials for manufacturing

Bachelorrsquos degree 1 or 2 years of training w OJT experience ampinformal training w experienced workers

$60634

8 Insurance Adjuster

Examiner or Investigator

Investigate analyze and determine the extent of insurance companyrsquosliability concerning personal casualty or property loss or damagesand attempt to effect settlement with claimants Correspond withor interview medical specialists agents witnesses or claimants tocompile information Calculate benefit payments and approve paymentof claims within a certain monetary limit

Long-term OJT 1 or 2 years of training w OJT experienceamp informal training w experiencedworkers

$53309

Insurance AppraiserAuto Damage

Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine costof repair for insurance claim settlement and seek agreement withautomotive repair shop on cost of repair Prepare insurance forms toindicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations

Work experience relatedoccupation

1 or 2 years of training w OJT experienceamp informal training w experiencedworkers

$53309

8 Cost Estimator Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing constructionprojects or services to aid management in bidding on or determiningprice of product or service May specialize according to particularservice performed or type of product manufactured

Bachelorrsquos degree Several years work-related experienceOJT andor vocational training

$58182

8 Credit Analyst Analyze current credit data and financial statements of individuals orfirms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit orlending money Prepare reports with this credit information for use indecision-making


$53679

Procurement Clerk Compile information and records to draw up purchase orders forprocurement of materials and services

Short-term OJT 1 or 2 years of training w OJT experienceamp informal training w experiencedworkers

$34984

8 Customer ServiceRepresentative

Interact with customers to provide information in response to inquiriesabout products and services and to handle and resolve complaints

Moderate-termOJT

A few months to 1 year working withexperienced employee

$28999

Source New Mexico Workforce Connection Website wwwjobsstatenmus as of March 30 2012 Represents usual minimum requirements but requirements can change by employer and position

8Represents jobs that have a bright outlook nationally in regards to job growth



2626

DAMAGE CONTROLMAN Navyg Municipal Firefighter

Municipal firefighter is the bestoccupation match if you were indamage control in the military

Civilian

Occupations

Occupation Definition Education

Requirements

Experience Requirements Average

Wage

8 BEST MATCHMunicipalFirefighter

Control and extinguish municipal fires protect life and propertyand conduct rescue efforts

Long-term OJT Several years work-related experienceOJT andor vocational training

$35405

8 Municipal FireFighting amp PreventionSupervisors

Supervise fire fighters who control and extinguish municipalfires protect life and prroperty and conduct rescue efforts

Work experiencerelated occupation

1 or 2 years of training with OJTexperience amp informal training withexperienced workers

$53917

8 Forest Fire Fighting ampPrevention Supervisors

Supervise fire fighters who control and suppress fires in forestsor vacant public land



$53917

8 Forest Fire Fighters Control and suppress fires in forests orvacant public land

Long-term OJT A few months to 1 year working withexperienced employees

$35405

F ir e Ins pector s Ins pect bu il ding s and eq uipm en t to d etect fire hazard s andenforce state and local regulations



$53847

Forest Fire Inspectorsamp Prevention Specialists

Enforce fire regulations and inspect for forest fire hazardsReport forest fires and weather conditions



Not Available

Fish amp Game Wardens Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violationsInvestigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlifeCompile biological data


Not Available

Transit amp Railroad Police Protect and police railroad and transit property employeesor passengers

Long-term OJT 1 or 2 years of training with OJTexperience amp informal training with

experienced workers

Not Available

8 Security Guards Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violationsInvestigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlifeCompile biological data


$26927

8 Lifeguards Ski Patrol ampOther RecreationalProtective Service

Monitor recreational areas such as pools beaches or ski slopes to provide assistance and protection to participants

Not Available A few days to a few months of trainingwith an experienced worker could show

you how to do the job

$19901

8 Truck Drivers Heavyand Tractor-Trailer

Drive a tractor-trailer combinatin or truck with capacity of atleast 26000 GVW to transport and deliver goods livestock ormaterials in liquid loose or packaged form May be required tounload truck May require use of automated lifting equipmentRequires commercial driverrsquos license

Moderate-term OJT A few months to 1 year working withexperienced employees

$37095

Source New Mexico Workforce Connection Website wwwjobsstatenmus as of March 30 2012 Represents usual minimum requirements But requirements can change by employer and position8Represents jobs that have a bright outlook nationally in regards to job growth



28

COMBAT ENGINEER Navy g Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer is the best occupation

match if you were a combat engineer in

the military The Big-I in Albuquerque is

an example of a civil engineering project

Civilian

Occupation


Requirements

Experience

Requirements

Average

Wage

8 BEST MATCHCivil Engineer



$88420

Landscape Architect Supervise fire fighters who control and extinguish municipalfires protect life and prroperty and conduct rescue efforts


NotAvailable

8 Aerospace Engineer Supervise fire fighters who control and suppress fires in forestsor vacant public land


$104208

Industrial Safety ampHealth Engineer

Control and suppress fires in forests orvacant public land


$92926

Marine Architect Inspect buildings and equipment to detect fire hazards andenforce state and local regulations

Bachelorrsquos degree Several years work-related experienceOJT ndor vocational training

NotAvailable

Materials Engineer Enforce fire regulations and inspect for forest fire hazardsReport forest fires and weather conditions


$88000

Mining amp GeologicalEngineer Including MiningSafety

Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violationsInvestigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlifeCompile biological data


$78480

Petroleum Engineer Protect and police railroad and transit property employeesor passengers

Bachelors degree Several years work-related experienceOJT andor vocational training

$106398

8 Electrical Drafter Develop specifications and instructions for installation ofvoltage transformers overhead or underground cables andrelated electrical equipment used to conduct electrical energyfrom transmission lines or high-voltage distribution lines toconsumers

Post-secondaryvocational training


$50636

8 Mechanical Drafter Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanicaldevicesincluding dimensions fastening methods and otherengineering information



$53035

8 Civil EngineeringTechnician

Apply theory and principles of civil engineerin in planningdesigning and overseeing construction and maintenance ofstructures and facilities under the direction of engineeringstaff or physical scientists

Associate degree 1 or 2 years of training w OJT experienceamp informal training w experiencedworkers

$41401

Source New Mexico Workforce Connection Website wwwjobsstatenmus as of March 30 2012 Represents usual minimum requirements But requirements can change by employer and position

8 Represents jobs that have a bright outlook nationally in regards to job growth



MISSILE amp SPACE SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE JOURNEYMAN Marine Corpsg Electrical amp Electronics RepairerCommercial amp Industrial Equipment

Electricalelectronics repairer of commerical anindustrial equipment is the best ocupation matc you were a missle and space systemes maintena journeyman in the military

30





Civilian

Occupations


Requirements


Wage

8 BEST MATCHComputer Progammer

Convert project specifications and statements of problemsand procedures to detailed logical flow charts for coding intocomputer language Develop and write computer programsto store locate and retrieve specific documents data andinformation May program web sites


$79512

8 Computer amp InformationSystems Manager

Plan direct or coordinate activities in such fields as electronicdata processing information systems systems analysis and

computer programming


$103371

8 Computer SupportSpecialist

Provide technical assistance to computer system users Answerquestions or resolve computer problems for clients in personvia telephone or from remote location May provide assistanceconcerning the use of computer hardware and softwareincluding printing installation word processing electronic mailand operating systems

Long-term OJT 1 or 2 years of training w OJTexperience amp informal training withexperienced workers

$48657

8 ComputerSystems Analyst

Analyze science engineering business and all other dataprocessing problems for application to electronic dataprocessing systems Analyze user requirements proceduresand problems to automate or improve existing systems andreview computer system capabilities workflow and schedulinglimitations May analyze or recommend commercially availablesoftware May supervise computer programmers


1 or 2 years of training w OJTexperience amp informal training withexperienced workers

$79713

8 Operations ResearchAnalyst

Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and otheroptimizing methods using a computer to develop and interpretinformation that assists management with decision makingpolicy formulation or other managerial functions May developrelated software service or products Frequently concentrateson collecting and analyzing data and developing decisionsupport software May develop and supply optimal t imecost or logistics networks for program evaluation review orimplementation

Masterrsquos degree Some OJT but assumed person willalready have the required skillsknowledge work-related experienceandor training

$78175

Computer Science TeacherPostsecondary

Teach courses in computer science May specialize in a field ofcomputer science such as the design and function of computersor operations and research analysis

Doctorate degree Some OJT but assumed person willalready have the required skillsknowledge work-related experienceandor training

$62701

Computer Operator Monitor and control electronic computer and peripheralelectronic data processing equipment to process businessscientific engineering and other data according to operatinginstructions May enter commands at a computer terminaland set controls on computer and peripheral devices Monitorand respond to operating and error messages

Moderate-termOJT


$35324

8 Computer AutomatedTeller amp Office Machine

Repairer

Repair maintain or install computers word processing systemsautomated teller machines and electronic office machines suchas duplicating and fax machines


$34674

Numerical Tool amp ProcessControl Programmer

Develop programs to control machining or processing of parts byautomatic machine tools equipment or systems


$57 988



SMALL COMPUTER SYSTEMS OPERATORPROGRAMMER Marine Corpsg Computer Progammer

32

Computer programmer is the best match for yo you were a small computer systems operatorpin the military



34

A Snapshot ndashBusinesses and IndustriesActively Recruiting VetsIdentifying some of the best employmentopportunities

There are several national programs that work to encourage businesses to hire veter-

ans Just one example is Hire Heroes USAmdasha non-profit organization that provides

personalized employment training to veterans and their spouses and engages busi-nesses and corporations in the hiring process One o the best resources to use in

finding businesses that actively recruit veterans is your local NM Workorce ConnectionOffice LVER and DVOP specialists work with businesses in their local communities to

encourage the hiring o veterans and to match individual veterans to known job openingsTere are also ederal benefits provided to employers to incentivize hiring veterans WOC

discussed in more detail in the Employment amp Education Program amp Services article o this

publication provides a ederal tax credit t o private-sector businesses that hire veteransNational and local programs and incentives are invaluable and undertake the mission

o assisting veterans in finding civilian work Tere are however many businesses thatactively recruit vets simply because they recognize the value veterans bring to the j ob and the

workplace Maybe the business owner is a veteran or is close with someone who is It could

be that they have employed veterans previously and have experienced firsthand the benefitso such employees Or it may be that they simply are aware o the sacrifice o military service

members and would like to personally recognize that sacrifice by offering employmentopportunities Whatever the reason these businesses are creating opportunities and it is

important to be aware o what they offerSo what types o businesses are actively recruiting or hiring veterans Tere are many types

o businesses and industries and they vary by city and state Here are some better known indus-

tries and businesses that traditionally provide opportunities to veterans both in New Mexicoand nationally

Federal State and LocalEmployment mdash Your Best BetPublic-sector employment with ederal state and local governments and businessesthat contract with these entities is one o your best opportunities as a veteran First as a

veteran you are entitled to preerence in hiring or competitive positions within the e deral

Government over other applicants As discussed in detail in the Employment amp EducationProgram amp Services article o this publication (and at ww wedshirevetsgov) while veterans

preerence does not guarantee a job it positions eligible veterans to better compete Tis isone reason so many veterans are employed with the ederal government and its contractorsTe US Forest Service and US Border Patrol are just two examples o ederal departments

that actively recruit veterans For example the US Forest Service in partnership with the

US Department o the InteriorBureau o Land Management and Veterans Green Jobs have

created a Veterans Fire Corps Te program provides training opportunities and on-the-



36

job experience or veterans interested in entering careers in

natural resource management and wildland firefightingNew Mexico also has many ederal contractors Los Alamos

National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories bringin a significant number o ederal contracts Other businesses

with a significant amount in contracts includeApplied Research Associates Honeywell

International USF Holding Corp SAIC

Inc and the University o New MexicoMany veterans also work in state and

local government Te State o New Mexicolike the ederal government also provides

hiring preerence to veterans State hiring

preerence is discussed in urther detail andweb links are provided in the Employment

amp Education Program amp Services section othis publication Some local jurisdictions

may also provide hiring preerence and

you should visit city or county websites toidentiy individual preerence programs

Police and fire departments are just twoentities at the local level that actively recruit

veterans based on comparable t raining andskills gained rom active duty service

What About thePrivate SectorPublic entities are a great place to start whenlooking or job opportunities But what

about the private sector Here is a list o theldquo35 most valuable employers or militaryrdquo

rom wwwmilitarycom Tis list was com-

piled by Civilian Job News Companies thatoperate in New Mexico are designated with (20 out o 35)

Amazon Retailers o books media electronics and othergoods

The Exchange Te Army amp Air Force Exchange Service

BNSF Railway Operates more than 1000 trains a dayon one o the largest reight rail transportation networks inNorth America

CACI International Inc Provides proessional services andI solutions needed to prevail in the areas o deense intel-

ligence homeland security and I

modernization and governmenttransormation

Capstone Corporation Custom-izes the delivery o services andsolutions or military and civiloperations enterprise technicalrequirements and organization andmission support services

CenterPoint Energy Operates inelectric transmission and distribu-tion natural gas distribution in-terstate natural gas pipelines fieldservices and competitive naturalgas sales and services

Chesapeake EnergyCorporation Focuses on discov-ering acquiring and developingconventional and unconventionalnatural gas and oil fields onshore inthe US

Cintas Designs manuacturesand implements corporate identity

uniorm programs and also

provides promotional and first-aid-saety materials to more than

800000 businesses

Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) Independent

nonproit applied scientiic research and developmentproessional services organization provides innovative

management and technology-based solutions

EMPLOYMEN OPPORUNIIES FOR VES continued

Veterans Green Corps

Veterans Green Corps is a collaborative initiative of Veterans

Green Jobs and conservation corps organizations throughout

the US The program assists with the transition to civilian

life of recently returning veterans by leveraging their leader-

ship experience strong work ethic and team approach to

meet conservation needs on public lands Veterans Green

Corps supplies the gear and the training while vets supply

the human power and dedication needed to protect and

preserve the nationrsquos public lands Veterans Green Corps is a

program of Veterans Green Jobs For more information visit

httpveteransgreenjobsorgveteransgreencorps

CSX Transportation Operates transportation network oabout 21000 route miles o track in 23 states the District oColumbia and the Canadian provinces o Ontario andQuebec

DaVita Inc Delivers dialysis services in more than1500 outpatient clinics

Dollar General Te nationrsquos largest

small-box discount retailer with 9200stores in 35 states and nine distributioncenters representing 87904 employees

Fluor Corporation Fortune 500 com-pany delivers engineering procurementconstruction maintenance and projectmanagement to governments and clientsin diverse industries around the world

G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Leading international security solutionsgroup has more than 50000 employeesacross the United States and Canada

General Electric Employs more than10000 US veterans and one in 14 GEemployees is a veteran

Halfaker and Associates LLC Specializes in inormation technology

organization and strategy intelligenceand operations and supply and logistics

ManTech International Corporation Provides technologies and solutions ormission-critical national securityprograms

Navy Federal Credit Union Armedorces bank serves the Navy ArmyMarine Corps Air Force Veterans andDoD

Northrop Grumman Global securitycompany provides innovative systems products and solu-tions in aerospace electronics inormation systems andtechnical services to government and commercial custom-

ers worldwide

Paychex Inc Provides outsourcing services payrollprocessing retirement services insurance and humanresources

Progressive Insurance Company Auto insurance

provider

Puget Sound Energy A regulated utility provand natural gas service to the Puget Sound reg

SAYtr For officers or senior NCOs who have groundinterest in civil engineering acilities Base Realignment and Closure Force RealignBeddown and similar transitional leadership

Schlumberger Oilfield servsupplying technology inormatand integrated project managemoptimize reservoir perormanceworking in the oil and gas indus

Schneider National Inc Spectruck driving jobs and maintenhouse and office careers

Sears Holdings Corporationmerger o Kmart and and Searesulted in this company whicboth stores

Southern Company Electricitservice both regulated and comkets across the southeastern Un

Sprint High-profile wirelineservice provider

Transocean Handles offshore world water-depth and well-de

records to acilitating revolutiocompletions

United Rentals Inc Equipcompany has an integrated netthan 550 rental locations in 48 Canadian provinces

University of Phoenix Provlong-distance education option

URS Federal Services Enginstruction and technical servicesorganization

USAA Provider o insurance investments products to members o the US military and th

Verizon Communications Inc Wireless comtions IP networks and inormation and enteprovider

Waste Management Inc Partners with cucommunities to manage and reduce waste romto disposal while recovering valuable resourceclean renewable energy



38

While all job seekers look to answer thesequestions and many resources are available

resources exist that are targeted solely

towards veterans and the unique challengesand opportunities they ace Whether itrsquos a program that

helps you look or work educational opportunities throughthe GI Bill or services geared towards homeless vets there

is a program out there that can assist you in your transitioninto civilian lie and the civilian workorce

Veteransrsquo Transition Assistance

Program (TAP)Te AP offers job-search assistance employment and traininginormation and related services to separating service memberswithin 180 days o separation or retirement Te AP programaims to address barriers to success and alleviate employment

related difficulties that veterans ace afer separationAP consists o comprehensive three-day workshops at

selected military installations nationwide Proessionallytrained workshop acilitators rom the State EmploymentServices military amily support services DOL contractorsor VES staff present the workshops Workshop attend-ees learn about job searches career decision-making cur-rent occupational and labor market conditions resumeandcover letter preparation and interviewing techniques Par-ticipants are also provided with an evaluation o their em-ployability relative to the job market and receive inormationon the most current veterans benefits

Tere is also the (DAP) program or veterans withservice-connected disabilities DAP includes the normalthree-day AP workshop plus additional hours o individualinstruction to help determine job readiness and address thespecial needs o disabled veterans

How

do I get

additional

training

How do I

identify all of the

steps I need to

take to prepare

for entering the

workforce

What are

some tips to

help market

myself toemployers

What are the

challenges you

may face as

a veteran

transitioninginto the civilian

workforceAn independent evaluation of the Veteransrsquo TAP Program estimated

that service members who had participated in TAP on average found their first post-military job

three weeks sooner than those who did not participate in TAP

Employment Programs amp Services Resources to help you look for work marketyourself and successfully apply for jobs

Cannon AFB Holloman AFB Kirtland AFB

ransition Assistance Program

200 W erminal Avenue

Cannon AFB NM 881035757844228

5757846765 ()wwwcannonamil


749 New Mexico Avenue

Bldg 788Holloman AFB NM 88330

57557277545755727757 ()

ransition Assistance Pro

1451 4th Street Bldg 202

Kirtland AFB NM 871175058460741 or 505846

5058469889 ()Fax (DSN) 3122469889

wwwkirtlandorcesuppo

What

recources

are available

to help

me look for

work

Te services offered by AP are provided through apartnership between the Departments o Deense VeteransAffairs ransportation and the VES Te AP websitemdashwwwturbotaporgmdashis an excellent resource to find inor-

mation on AP services and to register or wyou For more inormation about AP or to program visit the AP website contact youDVOP Specialist or contact any o the ollowin

VA Compensated Work Therapy(CWT) ProgramTe Compensated Work Terapy (CW) is a rehabilitation

program through the VA that endeavors to match andsupport work-ready veterans in competitive jobs and to

consult with business and industry regarding their specificemployment needs CW programs develop an individual

rehabilitation plan or each veteran New Mexicorsquos CW

program is located at the Raymond G Murphy VA MedicalCenter in Albuquerque Te program provides

nVocational rehabilitation ser vices

nJob matching and employment support

nVocational case management

nWork site and job analysis

nConsultation regarding assistive technology

nReasonable accommodation

nGuidance in addressing ADA regulations compliance

Specific programs within CW include pre-employmentprograms that match veterans with employment opportuni-

ties programs that provide competitive employment withtherapeutic supports integrated into the treatment and a resi-

dential rehabilitation treatment program Te CW programalso assists employers through work site and job assessment

staff training and consultation services employee assessment

and screening and job matching and ollow-up services

For more inormation visit wwwcwtvagov or contact

the CW Program Coordinator at Raymond G Murphy

VA Medical Center

Vocational Rehabilitation aEmployment (VRampE) VetSucProgram

Te Vocational Rehabilitation and EmployVetSuccess Program ofen reerred to as th

program assists veterans with service-connec

to prepare or find and keep suitable jobs Foservice-connected disabilities so severe tha

immediately consider work VetSuccess offimprove their ability to live as independent

VetSuccess offers many services including

New Mexico VA Health Care System

Raymond G Murphy

VA Medical Center

CW Program1501 San Pedro SE

Albuquerque NM 87108505-265-1711 ext 2356

505-991-4673



40

n Comprehensive rehabilitation evaluations

n Vocational counseling and rehabilitation planning

n Employment services such as job-training jobs-seeking

skills and resume development

n Assistance finding and keep a job including the use o

special employer incentives

n On-the-job training apprenticeships and non-paid workexperiences

n Post-secondary training

n Supportive rehabilitation services including casemanagement counseling and medical reerrals and

n Independent living services or veterans unable to workdue to their disabilities

An assessment o the Veteranrsquos interests aptitudes andabilities is completed along with an assessment o serviceconnected disabilities and establishment o vocationalexploration and goal development once eligibility isestablished

For more inormation on the VetSuccess Program visitwwwvbavagovblnvre

Veteransrsquo Preference ndashFederal HiringDid you know that as a veteran you are entitled to preerenceover others in hiring or competitive positions within the ed-

eral government Veterans who are disabled or who servedon active duty in the Armed Forces during certain specified

time periods or in military campaigns are entitled to preer-

ence over others in hiring rom competitive lists o eligibleapplicants and also in retention during reductions in orce

Preerence applies in hiring or virtually all jobs whether inthe competitive or excepted service However the veterans

preerence laws do not guarantee veterans a job nor do theygive veterans preerence in internal agency actions such as

promotion transer reassignment and reinstatement

Tere are many requirements or eligibility or preerenceFor more specific inormation on veterans preerence you

can review t he VetGuide at wwwedshirevetsgov Tis guideexplains how the ederal employment system works and how

veterans preerence and the special appointing authorities

or veterans operate within the system First and oremost

to claim preerence on a ederal job application you must

complete Standard Form 15 Application or 10-Point

Veteran Preerence and submit the requested documenta-tion Standard Form 15 orm can be ound at wwwopmgov

orms

Veteransrsquo Preference ndashState of New Mexico HiringVeterans o the United States Armed Forces or applicants

currently serving in the National Guard are given somedegree o preerence in applications to New Mexico State

Government jobs Preerence recognizes the economic losssuffered by citizens who have served their country in uni-orm restores veterans to a avorable competitive position or

government employment and acknowledges the larger obli-gation owed to disabled veterans and current members o the

National Guard o be entitled to preerence a United States veteran must meet the eligibility requirements in accordance

with the provisions o Section 10-1-132 and Section 20-4-9

NMSA 1978 Tis means that the veteran had

You can find a listing of federal jobs at

wwwusajobsgov

OR

at New Mexicorsquos own job portal

wwwjobsstatenmus

Helmets to Hardhats and Troops toTeachers (TTT) Programs

Helmets to Hardhats and Troops to Teachers (TTT) are

two programs offered by the federal government to assist

veterans in entering the construction and education fields

Helmets to Hardhats is an effort of the Center for Military

Recruitment Assessment and Veteransrsquo Employment

(CMRAVE a nonprofit organization) that helps you build

your professional profile search and apply for jobs and

connect with other veterans in construction TTT is a

program under the Department of Defense (DoD) Defense

Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)

TTT assists eligible military personal to transition to a new

career as a public school teacher in targeted schools A

network of state TTT offices has been established to pro-

vide participants with counseling and assistance regarding

certification requirements routes to state certification

and employment leads Financial assistance may be

provided to individuals to help pay for teacher certifica-

tion costs and bonuses to teach in schools serving a higher

percentage of low-income family students

For more information on Helmets to Hardhats visit

httphelmetstohardhatsorg

F or more information on Troops to Teachers visit

httpdantesdodedmilSub20PagesTTTTTT_Mainhtml

EMPLOYMEN PROGRAMS amp SERVICES continued

n An honorable or general discharge rom the UnitedStates Armed Forces

n An honorable discharge with a service-connected dis-

ability rom the United States Armed Forces or

n Is currently serving in the National Guard

When applying or New Mexico State government jobseligible veterans andor National Guard members should

claim preerence on their resumes Applicants claimingpreerence must submit appropriate documentation with their

application For more inormation on eligibility requirementsand how to apply or hiring preerence visit wwwspostate

nmusVeterans_and_NG_Eligibility_Guideaspx

For more inormation on roops to eachers visit wwwdantesdodedmilSub20Pages_Main

Programs for Veteran BusinessOwners

VA Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE)VA has created the Center or Veterans Enterprise (CVE)which is solely dedicated to assisting veterans in starting and

building businesses Te CVE is part o the VArsquos Office o SmallDisadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) Tey maintain

a website that serves as the ederal government portal or

veteran-owned businesses known as VETBIZGOV CVErsquoswebsite provides many links to sites providing assistance

to veteran entrepreneurs Te principal purposes o thissite are to provide inormation about the VIP verification

process to assist veteran business owners in registering their

business in the secretaryrsquos database o veteran-owned small

businesses (VOSBs) and to enable VA contrto easily identiy service-disabled veteran

businesses (SDVOSBs) and VOSBs eligible or

opportunities Te website also provides inorUS Small Business Administrationrsquos (SBA) Offi

Business Development and its Veterans BusinCenters (VBOCs) nationwide For more ino

wwwvagovosdbuveteran

US Small Business AdministrationOffice of Veterans Business DeveTe Veterans Business Outreach Program

designed to provide entrepreneurial developsuch as business training counseling and m

reerrals or eligible veterans owning or consid

a small business Te office is also responsibwith the veteran business community or p

and reporting or acting as an Ombudsman SBA programs or providing business trainin

One of the many programs available to returning veterans is Helmets to Hardhats

There are a myriad of business development an

assistance available to veteran business owne

more information on whatrsquos available to you c

NM Veterans Business Outreach Center amp NM Vet

Enterprise Training Program

300 San Mateo Blvd NE Suite 106

Albuquerque NM 87108

505-841-4783

httpnmvbocorg



42

and assistance and or overseeing the ederal procurement

programs or VOSBs and SDVOSBs Te SBA has 16organizations participating in this cooperative agreement

and serving as VBOCs

These centers provide

n Pre-business plan workshops

n Concept assessments

n Business plan preparations

n Comprehensive easibility analysisn Entrepreneurial training and counseling

n Mentorship

n Other business development related services (Internet

marketing accounting intrsquol trade)

For more inormation visit httparchivesbagovaboutsba

sbaprogramsovbd

Programs for Businesses HiringVeterans

Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)WOC is a ederal tax credit incentive that Congress provides

to private-sector businesses or hiring individuals rom

eleven target groups who have consistently aced significantbarriers to employment One o these groups is veterans

While the WOC does not provide direct support to veteranslooking or work it does provide an incentive and is one o

many selling points or businesses to hire veterans Businesses

are compensated by having their ederal income tax liabilityreduced For more inormation on the WOC visit wwwdoletagovbusinessincentivesopptax or the NMDWS website

wwwdwsstatenmusdws-axCreditOphtml

US Department of Labor Americarsquos Heroesat WorkmdashHiring Veterans ToolkitI you own a business and are interested in developing or

enhancing a veterans hiring initiative or your company butdonrsquot know where to begin a new toolkit is available to help

Te Hiring Veterans oolkit through Americarsquos Heroes atWork is designed to assist and educate employers who have

made the proactive decision to include transitioning service

members veterans and wounded warriors in their recruit-ment and hiring initiatives Te oolkit was developed to

simpliy the process and pinpoint helpul tools and outlinesome important steps to take when designing a veterans hir-

ing initiative that works or your particular business Visit

wwwacommunityamil or more inormation

Te guide allows you to select rom promising practices

and other resources that employers are using to successully

welcome talented and skilled veterans into their companiesFor more inormation on the oolkit visit wwwamericash-

eroesatworkgovorEmployersHiringoolkit

Employer Support of the Guard andReserve (ESGR)Employer Support o the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a DoDorganization that promotes cooperation and understanding

between Reserve component members and their civilianemployers and assists in the resolution o conflicts arising

rom an employeersquos military commitment ESGR providesservices to employers and Reserve service members ESGRprovides service members with samples o military leave

absence orms sample letters service policies and tips tohelp avoid employment changes ESGR also educates service

members and their civilian employers regarding theirrights and responsibilities under the Uniormed Services

Employment and Reemployent Rights Act (USERRA)

For more inormation you can visit wwwesgrmil ornational inormation wwwnmesgrmil or the New Mexico

ESGR office or contact one o the ollowing New MexicoESGR staff

Ernest Rodriguez

Admin Support echnician505-271-7118

ernestdrodriguez2usarmymil

William Shuert

Program Support Specialist

505-271-7122

Billshuertusarmymil

Gary Kaiser

Program Support Manager

505-271-7117

garykaiserusarmymil

New Mexico ESGR

600 Wyoming Boulevard NE

Suite 100

Albuquerque NM 87123505-271-7117

Uniformed Services Employment andReemployment Rights Act (USERRA)Te USERRA clarifies and strengthens the Veteransrsquo

Reemployment Rights (VRR) Statute and through many

directives essentially protects civilian job rights and benefits

or veterans and members o Reserve components While theUSERRA is not necessarily a program or businesses hiring vets

it is an invaluable resource or businesses seeking to understandand comply with the rights o veterans and Reserve members

on their staff Te VES program provides assistance to all

persons having claims under USERRA and assists employers inunderstanding the provisions o the act Te main unctions o

USERRA include

n Protecting civilian job rights and benefits or veteransand members o Reserve components

n Making major improvements in protecting service

member rights and benefits by clariying t he lawimproving enorcement mechanisms and adding ederal

government employees to those employees already

eligible to receive Department o Labor assistance inprocessing claims

n Establishing the cumulative length o time that an

individual may be absent rom work or militaryduty and retain reemployment rights to ive years

(there are some exception) and clearly establishingthat reemployment protection does not depend on

the timing requency duration or nature o an

individualrsquos service as long as the basic eli

criteria are met

n Providing protection or disabled veterans

employers to make reasonable efforts to acc

the disability

n Providing that returning service members

reemployed in the job that they would havehad they not been absent or military servic

same seniority status and pay as well as oth

benefits determined by seniority

n Requiring that reasonable efforts (such as t

retraining) be made to enable returning serto reresh or upgrade their skills to help the

reemployment

n Providing health and pension plan coveragmembers

n Requiring that service members provide ador verbal notice to their e mployers or all munless giving notice is impossible unreasonprecluded by military necessity

For more inormation on the USERRA visitwwwdolgovvetsprogramsuserra or contact

Mexico Workorce Connection office and LVE

specialist

The National Resource Director

Your Source for Comprehensive Information on Al

Benefits amp Resources

The National Resource Directory (wwwnationa

rectorygov) is one of the best overall resources

While the NM Workforce Connection website is

tool in your job search and entry into the civilia

force (for those veterans recently separated) t

Resource Directly provides information on all o

available to veterans from employment to educ

housing health and homeless assistance Infor

organized into the following subjects

n Benefits and Compensation n Homeless A

n Education amp Training n Housing

n Employment n Transportat

n Family amp Caregiver Support n Volunteer O

n Health n Other Servic

Resources




44

Education Programs amp ServicesResources to help you get the education amp trainingyou need to follow your civilian career path

The Post-911 and MontgomeryGI Bills

Te GI Bill is arguably one o the most beneficial educationprograms provided to veterans with honorable discharge

Tere are two GI Billsndashthe Montgomery GI Bill and thePost-911 GI Bill Te New Mexico Department o HigherEducation (NM HED) Veteran Education amp raining (VE)

Division contracts with VA to approve schools and acilitiesin New Mexico or providing educational benefits through

the GI Bills Visit wwwhedstatenmusVetEdrainaspx or

more inormation on the VE Division and what they do

The Post-911 GI Bill provides financial support or edu-

cation and housing to individuals with at least 90 days oaggregate service afer September 10 2001 or individuals

discharged with a service-connected disability afer 30 daysTe Bill pays ull tuition and ees or all public school in-statestudents or up to 36 months Te Bill also pays tuition and

ees at private or oreign schools (ees are capped) Te Billalso provides a monthly housing allowance and an annual

books and supplies stipend Associatersquos bachelorrsquos or

graduate degree programs along with on-the-job training

apprenticeship flight training other proessional training

and non-college degree training are all covered under thePost-911 GI Bill For certain service members Post-911 GI

Bill benefits can also be transerred to dependents

The Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) includes the

Montgomery GI BillmdashActive Duty (Chapter 30) and the

Montgomery GI BillmdashSelected Reserve (Chapter 1606)Chapter 30 provides up to 36 months o education benefits

or degree and certificate programs flight training appren-ticeshipon-the-job training correspondence courses

entrepreneurship training and certain entrance examina-tions Remedial deficiency and reresher courses may beapproved under certain circumstances Generally benefits

are payable or 10 years ollowing your release rom activeduty Under Chapter 30 active duty members enroll and

pay $100 per month or 12 months and are then entitledto receive a monthly education benefit once they have

completed a minimum service obligation Some service

members may contribute up to an additional $600 to the GIBill to receive increased monthly benefits Tere are several

eligibility requirements For more inormation visit wwwgibillvagovbenefitsmontgomery_gibillindexhtml

Chapter 1606 is available to members o the Selected

Reserve (Army Navy Air Force Marine Corps and CoastGuard Reserves and the Army and Air National Guards)

Chapter 1606 provides 36 months o education benefitsor degree programs certificate or correspondence courses

cooperative training independent study programs appren-

ticeshipon-the-job training and vocational flight trainingprograms Remedial reresher and deficiency training are

available under certain circumstances o be eligible youmust be a reservist who is actively drilling and has a 6-year

obligation in the Selected Reserve signed afer June 201985 You also must have completed your initial active duty

or training (IAD) and have received your high school

diploma or equivalent prior to that completion Finally youmust have remained in good standing while serving in an

active Selected Reserve unit Your eligibility ends on the dayyou leave the Selected Reserve (unless you were mobilized

in which case your eligibility may be extende d)

The Reserve EducationalAssistance Program (REAP)REAP is a benefit providing educational assistance tomembers o the reserve componentsmdashSelected Reserve and

Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)mdashwho are called or ordered

to active service in response to a war or national emergency

as declared by the President or Congress

componentsrdquo consist o Army Reserve Nava

Force Reserve Marine Corps Reserve Coast Gand the Army National Guard Air National

IRR Air Force IRR Navy IRR and MarinldquoActive Servicerdquo is service on active duty or ull-

Guard duty REAP education benefits are prto 36 months and include receipt o a perc

Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty payment rat

number o continuous days served on active reserve component members include those w

active duty on or afer September 11 2011

consecutive days under a contingency operaIraq or Aghanistan operations) National Gu

are eligible i their active service extended or 9days or more and their service was auth

Section 502() title 32 USC authorized byor Secretary o Deense or a national emerg

supported by ederal unds For more inowwwgibillvagovbenefitsother_programsre

Veterans Education AssistanProgram (VEAP)VEAP is an educational assistance program

service members who elected to make contrtheir military pay to participate in the program

a service memberrsquos contributions to the programon a two-to-one basis by the government Edu

are available or up to 36 months and can be u

certificate correspondence apprenticeshipon vocational flight training programs In certain

remedial deficiency and reresher training available o be eligible you must have

n Entered service between January 1 1977 an

June 30 1985

n Opened an account prior to April 1 1987

n Contributed $25 to $2700

n Completed your first period o service and

n Been discharged under conditions other thadishonorable

Job Corps Demonstration PrTe VES and DOLrsquos Employment and raining A

(EA) Job Corps are partnering in a demonstthat will provide Job Corpsrsquo comprehensive a

development services to eligible veterans 20

old to prepare them or successul careers TCourtesy of Cannon Air Force Base



46

unded all-expense-paid demonstration project that is reeor veterans Te program includes transportation to and

rom the Job Corps center housing meals basic medicalservices academic and career technical training bi-weekly

living allowance and job placement and post-graduation

support Job Corp and EA have created an acceleratedcustomized program developed specifically or veterans

Veterans accepted into the demonstration project will beliving among non-veterans and other veterans who are

also transitioning rom the military to civilian lie One o

the Job Corps programrsquos key benefits is its post-graduatesupport When veterans are ready to begin transitioning into

their career Job Corps staff will assist them in job searchingresume drafing and job interviewing skills

Te enrollment will be open and continuous until a center

enrolls 100 veterans It is expected that veteran participantswill be enrolling and graduating at various rates Although

Job Corps has set aside 300 slots or the demonstrationproject actual participation during the year may exceed

that number due to continuous enrollment For moreinormation and to sign-up or the demonstration program

visit wwwrecruitingjobcorpsgovenvetsaspx You can find

New Mexico Job Corp Centers listed at

Albuquerque Roswell

1500 Indian School Rd NW PO Box 5970Albuquerque NM 87104 57 G Street

505-222-4243 575-347-5414

505-346-2769 () 575-347-2243 ()httpalbuquerquejobcorpsgov httpRoswelljobcorpsgov

VA Work-Study ProgramDid you know that i you participate in the Post-911 or

Montgomery GI Bill REAP VEAP the VRampE Program orthe National Call to Service program (incentives to serve) you

have the opportunity to participate in the Work-Study Programunder the VA Te VA work-study allowance is available to

persons training on a ull-time or three-quarter-tim e basis under

any o these programs or or those who are eligible dependentsTe student may work at hisher school veterans office VA

medical acilities the VA regional office a DoD Facility or atapproved State employment offices Work-study students are

paid either the State or ederal minimum wage whichever is

greater and work 25 hours a week Within the Work-StudyProgram veterans with service-connected disabilities o at least

30 percent may be given priority consideration o learn moreabout the VA Work-Study Program and download a copy o

the application orm visit the ollowing link or contact yourlocal LVERDVOP specialist httpgibillvagovresources

education_resourcesprogramswork_study_program

On-The-Job (OJT)amp Apprenticeship TrainingOn the Job (OJ) and Apprenticeship training ar bothopportunities or veterans to learn silled occupations while

perorming perorming job unctions in a work environment

under skilled worker supervision For both OJ andApprenticeship training employers apply or approval with

NM HED to create positions and must meet minimumrequirements For example to create an OJ position an

employer must meet minimum requirements related to wageslevel o skill developed and reasonable certainty that a job

will exist or the veteran once OJ is complete Virtually any

job can receive approval or veterans benefits OJ consists oat least 6 months o training but no more than 24 months

Upon completion o OJ the participant receives a certificateo completion Apprenticeship programs normally run two

to our years An occupation eligible or apprenticeship

instruction requires a minimum o 2000 hours o on-the-

job t raining to learn the necessary manual mechanical ortechnical skills in addition to a recommended 144 hours per

year instruction to supplement the on-the-job training For

more inormation on OJ and Apprenticeship opportunitiesand a listing o approved programs visit wwwhedstatenmus

OntheJob or contact your local Veterans Representative

Vietnam Veterans ScholarshipTe Vietnam Veterans Scholarship Program was created

to provide aid or Vietnam veterans who are undergradu-ate and graduate students attending public post-secondary

institutions or select private colleges in New Mexico (private c olleges include St Johnrsquos College and College o t he

Southwest) Te scholarship can be used to pay or tuition

required ees and required books Te scholarship is renew-able i the student maintains satisactory progress o be

eligible the veteran must be an undergraduate or graduatestudent who was honorably discharged be a resident at the

original time o entry into the armed orces or have lived in

New Mexico or ten years or more and have been awardeda Vietnam combat medal or services during the Vietnam

conflict For more inormation on the scholarship andinstructions to apply visit wwwhedstatenmusvetaspx

Vietnam Veterans Centersand Services at New MexicorsquosHigher Education Institutions

Te ollowing is a listing o veterans resources at three oNew Mexicorsquos higher education institutions o find veterans

resources at an institution that is not on this lthe institution website Web addresses or all

higher education institutions can be ound at w

nmus under raining Providers and SchooEducation Services link

Veterans Resource Center (VRC)University of New MexicoTe Veterans Resource Center (VRC) depart

is run by veterans or veterans Te UNM VR

ized resource hub easily accessible and widely veterans and their amilies VRC staff will hel

through the challenges o transitioning rom a civilianacademic environment One o the

the VRC is that it is not just a resource or U

but a resource or veterans at all higher educinstitutions in New Mexico

VRC services are available to all veteransreserve guard separated and retiredmdashand th

who would like to explore the possibility o atandor any other New Mexico accredited hig

institution Te VRC provides education a

services and job advisement to student veteamilies as well as outreach to military commu

Te goals o the VRC are

n o make UNM known as the premier veterinstitution in a veteran-riendly state

n

o increase the admission retention and grates o veterans

What Do I Need to Do to Apply forChapter 30 Chapter 1606 REAP orVEAP Educational Benefits

For all benefits you need to complete the VA Form

22-1990 Application for Education Benefits and send it to

the VA regional office with jurisdiction over the state where

you will train Make sure to include a copy of your DD Form

214 If you have already begun your educationtraining

you will need to take the complete 22-1990 to your school

or employer and have them complete a VA Form 22-1999You will then send both forms to the VA regional office that

oversees the area in which your schoolwork is located

Chapter 30 No additional requirements

Chapter 1606 Get your DD 2384-1 Notice of Basic

Eligibility from your unit and include it in your submittal to

the VA regional office (if in educationtraining provide it to

your school or employer for completion of your 22-1999)

REAP Make sure you print ldquoChapter 1606rdquo at the top of

your 22-1990

VEAP No additional requirements

For more information and to apply electronically visit

wwwgibillvagovbenefitsother_programsveaphtml OR

contact your LVERDVOP

Vietnam-era MC-130E Combat Talon I taxies ontoduring an aircraft retirement ceremony at Cannon

J



48

n o make the VRC an accessible resource to all o NewMexicorsquos veterans

n o ensure that the VRC is effectively and efficiently

meeting the needs o New Mexicorsquos veterans and theirdependents

n o increase access to higher education or New Mexicorsquos veterans and their amilies

n o remove social physical and psychological barriers

through a strong and vibrant network with New Mexicorsquos

vast veteran services other higher education institutions

and internal UNM organizations

Contact Information

University of New MexicoStudent Union Building Suite 2002

505-277-3181 | 505-274-7775 () vrcunmedu | httpvrcunmedu

Mailing Address

MSC03 22151 University o New Mexico

Albuquerque NM 87131Marilyn Melendez Dykman MA

Director

Lionel St Pierre MACertiying Official

New Mexico State University (NMSU)Office of Veterans ProgramsTe unction o the NMSU Office o Veterans Programs is

to serve as the liaison between NMSU students and the VADuties o the office includen Certiying students or required courses which apply to a

Bachelors Masters or Doctoral degree program (courses

meeting requirements or minors are not certifiable)n Working with students to ensure that overpayments are

not created andn Reporting adjustments o studentsrsquo credit hours

NMSU Office of Veterans Programs

Garcia Annex Room 144 (Map)

MSC 4740 PO Box 30001

Las Cruces NM 88003-8001

575-646-4524 | 575-646-1113 () vanmsuedu | wwwnmsuedu~va

Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) Student Veterans Office

At the NNMC Student Veterans Office veterans can registeror classes and get certified to use the GI Bill including

the Post-911 GI Bill Students can also find out about all

veterans services offered at NNMChttpsitennmcedupagestudent-veterans-office

Pamela Montrose

VA Certiying Official

Student Veterans Office Advisement Center

921 N Paseo de OntildeateEspantildeola NM 87532

Pamnnmcedu | httpnnmcedu505-747-2151

EDUCAION PROGRAMS amp SERVICES continued

Weblinks for Educational amp Employment ProgEmployment Programs amp ServicesVeteransrsquo ransition Assistance Program (AP) wwwturbotaporg

VA Compensated Work Terapy Program (CW) wwwcwtvagov

VocationalRehabilitation and Employment (VRampE)Vet Success Program wwwvbavagovblnvre

Recovery amp Employment Assistance Lielines wwwdolgovvetsprogramsReal-life

(REALielines)

Veteransrsquo PreerencemdashFederal Hiring wwwfedshirevetsgov and wwwopmgovform

Veteransrsquo PreerencemdashState Hiring wwwspostatenmusVeterans_and_NG_Eligibility_G

He lm ets to Ha rdhats Pr og ram httphelmetstohardhatsorg

roops to eachers () Program httpwwwdantesdodedmilSub20PagesTTTTTT_

Programs for Veteran Business OwnersVA Center or Veterans Enterprise (CVE) wwwvagovosdbuveteran

US Small Business Administration (SBA)mdash httparchivesbagovaboutsbasbaprogramsovbd Office o Veterans Business Development (VBOP)

Programs for Businesses Hiring VeteransWork Opportunity ax Credit (WOC) wwwdoletagovbusinessincentivesopptax

US DOL Hiring Veterans oolki t wwwamericasheroesatworkgovforEmployersHiring

Employer Support o the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) wwwesgrmil

Uniormed Service Employment and

Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) wwwdolgovvetsprogramsuserra

Education Programs amp ServicesPost-911 GI Bill wwwgibillvagov

Montgome ry GI Bil l wwwgibillvagovbenefitsmontgomery_gibillindexh

Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) wwwgibillvagovbenefitsother_programsreaphtm

Veterans Education Assistance Program (VEAP) wwwgibillvagovbenefitsother_programsveaphtm

Job Corps Demonstration Project wwwrecruitingjobcorpsgovenvetsaspx

VA Wo rk -S tudy P ro gr am httpgibillvagovresourceseducation_resource

work_study_programhtml

On-Te-Job amp Apprenticeship raining wwwhedstatenmusOntheJobaspx

Vietnam Veterans Scholarship wwwhedstatenmusvetaspx

Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) httpwwwgibillvagovbenefitsother_programsvra

UNM Veteransrsquo Resource Center httpvrcunmeduNMSU Office o Veteransrsquo Affairs wwwnmsuedu~va

NNMC Student Veteransrsquo Office httpsitennmcedupagestudent-veterans-office

OtherTe National Resource Directory wwwnationalresourcedirectorygov

Veterans Retraining AssistanceProgram (VRAP)

The Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) is a

joint program between DOL and VA The main goal of VRAP

is to provide retraining for veterans hardest hit by current

economic conditions The program offers 12 months of

training assistance to unemployed veterans at the full-time

payment rate under the Montgomery GI BillmdashActive Duty

program Participation in the program is limited to 45000

participants during fiscal year 2012 and then to 54000

participants from October 1 2012 through March 31 2014

VRAP will be ready for implementation by July 1 2012

In order to qualify for this program a veteran must meet

the following criteria

n Be between the ages of 35 and 60

n Be unemployed with special consideration given to

Veterans who have been unemployed for more than 26

weeks

n Have an other than dishonorable discharge

n Not be eligible for any other VA education benefit

program

n Not be in receipt of compensation due to

unemployability

n Not be enrolled in a federal or state job training

program

Participants must be enrolled in a VA-approved program

of education offered by a community college or technicalschool The program must lead to an Associate Degree a

Non-College Degree or a Certification and train the

Veteran for a high-demand occupation If yoursquod like to

find the most current information about VRAP visit

wwwgibillvagovbenefitsother_programsvraphtml



50

Homeless Veterans Programs amp ServicesSometimes your first step is just getting your feet onthe ground

Veteran Justice OutreachInitiative (VJO) and VeteransTreatment Court

The Veteran Justice Outreach Initiative (VJO) is a

VA initiative that works to avoid the unnecessarycriminalization o mental illness and extended

incarceration among veterans by ensuring thateligible justice-involved veterans have timely access to

Veterans Health Administration (VHA) mental health and

substance abuse services when clinically indicated and otherVA services and benefits as appropriate Each VA Medical

Center has a justice outreach specialist VJO specialistsserve as a link between veterans the VA and the local

justice system and provide services to veterans who arein jail or prison as well as justice-involved veterans who

have not been imprisoned VJO staff also work with the

courts to help eligible justice-involved veterans get mentalhealth services Tese may include assessment treatment

planning and reerrals to VA services Specialists inormofficers o the court about whether a veteran is complying

with VA treatment programs Tey may also assist intraining law enorcement officers about PSD or traumatic

brain injury New Mexicorsquos VJO special ists are located at


Raymond G Murphy VA Medical Center

1501 San Pedro SE

Albuquerque NM 87108505-265-1711 or 800-465-8262

httpwwwalbuquerquevagov An additional service to veterans involved in the justice systemis the Veterans reatment Court Each Veterans reatment

Court is part o a communityrsquos justice system Veterans

charged with non-violent crimes and who are in need omental health or substance abuse treatment may go to treat-

ment court which allows or treatment o mental health issueswithout incarceration Veterans who choose treatment court

are assessed by a mental health care provider who identifies

the veteranrsquos treatment needs Most veterans receive treatmentthrough the VA network and they are allowed to remain in

the community A judge regularly checks on progress whilethe veteran is in treatment Veterans are also provided with

mentors who are other veteran volunteers who provide ur-ther support or those in the program

Stand DownsStand Downs are one part o VArsquos efforts to provide services tohomeless veterans Stand Downs are typically one to three day

events providing services to homeless veterans such as oodshelter clothing health screenings VA and Social Security

benefits counseling and reerrals to a variety o other necessary

services such as housing employment and substance abusetreatment Stand Downs are collaborative events coordinated

between local VAs other government agencies (includingthe Department o Workorce Solutions) and community

agencies who serve the homeless

VA Homeless Veterans AssistanceTe VA provides a variety o assistance to the nationrsquos homeless

veterans Assistance is provided through programs

such as housing support services medical anddental treatment employment and job training

through the CW and benefit assistance For

more inormation on assistance providedthrough the VA visit wwwvagov

HOMELESS or contact your LVERDVOP specialist

New Mexicorsquos Veterans Treatment Court is part

of the 2nd Judicial District Court in Albuquerque

For more information contact the 2 nd Judicial

Court at 505-841-5463

Veterans Employment Situation ReportQuick facts on veteran employment andunemployment in the US and New Mexico

Tese are questions that are ofen asked when assessing the employment outloo

Mexicorsquos veterans Tere is not much detailed inormation on veterans and emplo

various reasons Inormation is more readily available at the national level Inor

statewide employment does exist and provides a high-level outlook on veteran emp

(continued

Do veterans have highter

unemployment than

nonveterans

How have vetera

impacted by the re

How many veterans are

in the labor force

d



52

VeteranEmploymentin the US

The most recent data on veteran employment

in the US shows thatthere were approxi-

mately 216 million veterans in

the US in 2011 (94 percent othe population 18 and older)

Just over hal o those veteranswere considered part o the labor

orce compared to 67 percent othe nonveteran population Te

percentage o veterans that were unemployedmdash83 percentmdash

was slightly less than that o the general populationTe 2011 Employment Situation o Veterans report

provides more detail on veteran employment status includingemployment status by age sex period o service ethnicity

occupation disability and location o service Te ollowing

summarize some o the highlights o the 2011 report Te ullreport and data can be ound at wwwblsgov

n Te unemployment rate o veterans in 2011 (83 percent)

was not statistically different rom the rate in 2010 (87percent) Te rate or Gul War-era II veterans (those who

have served on active duty since September 2001) also waslittle different rom a year earlier

nYoung male veterans (those ages 18 to 24) who served

during Gul War era II had an unemployment rate o 291percent in 2011 higher t han that o young male nonveter-

ans (176 percent)

nAmong all veterans those with a service-connecteddisability had an unemployment rate o 85 percent in

August 2011 about the same as the rate or veterans with

no disability (79 percent)

n

One in three employed veterans with a service-connecteddisability worked in the public sector in August 2011

compared with about 1 in 5 veterans with no disability

nGul War-era II veterans who were current or past

members o the Reserve or National Guard had anunemployment rate o 91 percent in August 2011 little

different than the rate or those veterans who had notbeen members (110 percent)

nGul War-era II veterans who served in Iraq Aghanistanor both had an unemployment rate o 116 percent in

August 2011

Veteran Employment inNew MexicoUsing Census Bureau data or 2010 there were approximately

79360 veterans in the labor orce in New Mexico Tisrepresents about 88 percent o the total labor orce between

the ages o 16 and 64 Nearly hal o these veterans werebetween the ages o 35 and 54 (16 percent were between

18 and 34 and 35 percent were

between 55 and 64) Labor orceparticipation o veterans was

close to that o the nonveteranpopulation but the percentage

o unemployment was muchlessmdash77 percent compared to

96 percent

Historically veterans in NewMexico have ared better than

the general population withrespect to finding employment

Veteran unemployment wasas low as 33 percent in 2007prior to the recession Just like

the general population veteranemployment spiked in 2009

Unemployment acceleratedmuch more quickly or veterans

increasing rom 40 percent to 83 percent Te spike how-

ever was ollowed by quicker declinesTe unemployment rate does not always tell the whole

story when it comes to how veterans or any labor orcegroup have been impacted by the recession Labor orce

participation is another indicator o how employment has

changed or a specific group within the labor orce Labor orceparticipation o veterans dropped significantly between 2008

and 2009 mirroring the spike in unemploym

2009 and 2010 however veteran labor orceincreased slightly while participation in

population continued to decline And while vseen improvement in employment afer 2009 u

is still high and labor os important to continue t

creation or and hiring o New Mexico veteransand private sectors

VETERAN EMPLOYMENT IN THE US 2011Labor Force Statstics for Persons 18 and Older

Non-Veterans Veterans(numbers in thousands)

Total Population 209278 21613

Labor Force 140424 11320

Labor Force Participation 671 524

Employed 128140 10375

Unemployed 12284 945

Unemployment Rate 87 83

Source US Bureau of Labor Statistics Table A Employment status of

the civilian noninstitutional population 18 years and over by veteran status

period of service and sex 2010-2011 annual averages

VETERAN EMPLOYMENT IN NEW MEXICO 2007 - 2010

Labor Force Statistics for Persons between 18 and 64

TOTAL 1263989 906873 717 821403 85470

Nonveteran 1153584 827517 717 748143 79374

Veteran 110405 79356 719 73260 6096

Total 1220024 902085 739 822891 79194

Nonveteran 1119764 830595 742 757318 73277

Veteran 100260 71490 713 65573 5917

Total 1211893 905690 747 852565 53125

Nonveteran 1107395 827027 747 777046 49981 Veteran 104498 78663 753 75519 3144

Total 1212766 884663 729 836764 47899

Nonveteran 1100993 801976 728 756826 45150

Veteran 111773 82687 740 79938 2749

Source US Census Bureau American Fact Finder Survey 1-Year estimates B21005 Age by Veteran Status by Employment Status for the Civ

18 to 64

LABOR FORCE

Population Number Participation Employed Unemployed

VEERAN EMPLOYMEN IN HE US continued

2 0 0 7

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 9

2 0 1 0

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54

Veterans Service Organizations ampOther ResourcesVeterans Organizations

American LegionTe American Legion is a nonpartisan not-or-profit organiza-

tion that was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpulness

It is the nationrsquos largest veterans service organization commit-ted to mentoring youth and sponsoring wholesome programs

in communities advocating patriotism and honor promoting

strong national security and ostering continued devotion to ellow

service members and veterans

American Veterans (Am-Vets)AM-VES has a history o assisting veterans and sponsoringnumerous programs that serve the country and its citizens

Te bulk o the organizationrsquos work is ocused on legisla-tion programs and services AM-VES also has posts and

departments organized by state

Disabled American Veterans (DAV)Since its ounding more than 80 years ago DAV has beendedicated to building better lives or Americarsquos disabled vet-

erans and their amilies Whether disabled veterans have

needed a voice on Capitol Hill a nationwide service pro-gram a transportation network or unique rehabilitation

opportunities DAV has ocused its attention and resourcesto meet those needs

NM Veterans Integration Center(NMVIC)Te mission o the NM Veterans Integration Center is to

respond to the needs o veterans with ocus on those whoare homeless or experiencing a housing crisis through

the provision o quality employment training housing

and supportive services based on a ContinuumNMVIC is a 501(c)(3) organization and all don

deductible

Paralyzed Veterans of AmerPVA was ounded by a band o service memb

home rom World War II with a spinal cord dedicated to veterans service medical research

or people with disabilities PVA has nation ochapters that represent thousands o veterans i

the District o Columbia and Puerto Rico W

and support PVA provides services ree o chaerans with disabilities and their amilies Te Z

PVA provides aid and assistance to veterans in

Military Order of the Purple(MOPH)Te MOPH is a community o combat wounTe MOPH mission is to promote patriotism

veterans and service to communities throuand support rom dedicated members Memb

have sustained a wound inflicted by an enem

MOPH National Service Program compriseService Officers and support staff can provide

counseling on benefits rom a variety o governassistance in filing claims or disability and

entering the VA health care system

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VTe VFW is a membership organization orhave received a campaign medal or overseas

served 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive or have ever received hostile fire or imminen

Te VFW and its Auxiliary have over 21 mi

nationally Te mission o the VFW is to oste

Partnered with The Military Order of the Purple Heart

Cowboy Up is a unique wellness program based in Santa Fe

NM free to veterans and active military who have sustained

physical injuries or combat trauma during their time

serving our country wwwhorsesforheroesorg

Courtesy of Cowboy Up Horses for Heroes

A GlVEERANS SERIVCE ORGANIZAIONS ti d



56

located in ruth or Consequences on 12 acres Te New

Mexico State Veteransrsquo Home strives to provide integrated

services in an atmosphere that promotes the physical so-cial and emotional well-being o every resident Efforts are

made to continuously improve care while saely assistingresidents to live as independently as possible and as they

choose thereby assuring dignity and respect at all timesFor more inormation on New Mexicorsquos Veteransrsquo Home

visit httpw wwnmstateveteranshomeorg

City of Albuquerque Veterans

Advisory BoardTe Veterans and Military Affairs AdvisoryBoard is made up o 12 veterans residing in

the County o Bernalillo and serves in an

advisory capacity Members identiy issuesconcerning veterans and their dependents

and assist in developing programs to resolveproblems alleviate conditions and improve

the quality o lie or our veterans to the extentpossible Te Board also serves as a network

or the exchange o inormation relative to

veterans activities For more inormationon the Cityrsquos Veterans Advisory Board visitwwwcabqgovmayors-

office-o-veterans-affairs

veterans-military-affairs-advisory-board

Acronym GlossaryACAP Army Career and Alumni Program

Program that provides mandatory preseparation counseling

and other transition and employment assistance to Army


ADA Americans with Disabilities Act

Americans with Disabilities Act o 1990

AFRC Airmen and Family Readiness Centers

Centers at Air Force bases throughout the country that

provide mandatory preseparation counseling and othertransition and employment assistance to Air Force servicemembers and veterans

AM-VETS American Veterans

A membership organization o veterans that ocus onlegislation programs and services or Americarsquos veterans

Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill mdashActive Duty

Bill that provides education benefits to veterans

Chapter 1606Montgomery GI BillmdashSelected Reserve Bill that provides

education benefits to members o the Selected Reser ve

CMRAVE Center for Military Recruitment

Assessment and Veteransrsquo Employment

A nonprofit organization that is in charge o the Helmets toHardhats program

CTC Concurrent Technologies Corporation

Independent nonprofit applied scientific research anddevelopment proessional services organization listed as one

o the 35 top veteran employers

CVE VA Center for Veterans Enterprise

Part o the VA OSDBU that assists veterans in starting and

building businesses and maintains the ederal government

portal or veteran-owned businesses known as VEBIZGOV

CWT VA Compensated Work Therapy Program

A rehabilitation program through VA that matches andsupports work ready veterans in competitive jobs and

consults with business and industry regarding specificemployment needs

DANTES Defense Activity for Non-Traditional

Education Support

Provides support or off-duty voluntary education programs

o the DoD and conducts special projects and developmentalactivities in support o education-related DoD unctions

DAV Disabled American Veterans

Membership organization that provides service

promotes policies to better the lives o disabledtheir amilies

DTAP Disabled Transition Assistance Pro

Program that includes the normal three-day A

plus additional hours o individual instruction determine job readiness and address the specia

disabled veterans

DVOP Disabled Veterans Outreach Prog

Representatives)

As part o the VES program DVOPs are state that specialize in developing job and training oor veterans with service-connected disabilities

EEOC United States Equal Employmen

Opportunity Commission

Commission that enorces the employment pro

ADA

ESGR Employer Support for the Guard

Reserve

A DoD organization that promotes cooperation

understanding between Reserve component mtheir civilian employers and assists in the resolu

conflicts arising rom an employeersquos military co

ETA DOL Employment amp raining Adminis

As part o DOL administers ederal governmeand worker dislocation programs ederal grantpublic employment service programs and une

insurance benefits Services are primarily provistate and local workorce development systems

FFSC Fleet and Family Support Cente

Centers at Navy bases that provide mandatory counseling and other transition and employme

to Navy service members and veterans

IADT Initial Active Duty for Training

Authorized training perormed by a member oComponent not on active duty or active duty o

consisting o regularly scheduled unit training additional training assemblies periods o appro

equivalent training

IDP Individual Development Plan

Enhanced service provided under the Gold Car

IRR Individual Ready Reserve

A category o the Ready Reserve o the Reserve

o the Armed Forces o the United States compactive duty or reserve military personnel

among US veterans o overseas conflicts serve veteransthe military and communities and advocate on behal o

all veterans Te VFW helped establish the VA create a GI

bill or the 20th century develop the national cemetery sys-tem and fight or compensation or Vietnam vets exposed

to Agent Orange and or veterans diagnosed with Gul WarSyndrome

Veteransrsquo Home (Truth or Consequences)Te New Mexico State Veteransrsquo Home is New Mexicorsquos

only nursing acility or veterans Te home is centrally

American Legion Department ofNew Mexico1215 Mountain RoadAlbuquerque NM 87102505-247-0400 | 505-247-0478 ()httpnmlegionorg

AM-VETS New Mexico500 Gold Avenue SW 3520Albuquerque NM 87102505-346-3980

DAV Department of New Mexico2511 Utah Street NE

Albuquerque NM 87110505-294-6193 | 505-296-8043 ()nmmaildavratorgwwwdavmembersportalorgnm

NMVIC13032 Central Ave SEAlbuquerque NM 87123505-265-0512 | 505-266-2609 ()inonmvicorg

PVA Zia Chapter833 Gibson Boulevard SEAlbuquerque NM 87102505-247-4381 | 800-597-5580

PVA National Service OfficeNew Mexico National Service Office1501 San Pablo SE

Albuquerque NM 87108505-265-1711 ext 5046505-246-4883 ()wwwpvaorg | w wwnmvicorg

MOPHDepartment o new Mexicoinonmpurpleheartorgwwwnmpurpleheartorg

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the UnitedStates Department Of New MexicoPO Box 1084Ruidoso Downs New Mexico 88346575-653-4378 | 575-973-4965575-653-4207 () vwnmhughesnethttpnmvworg

Mayorrsquos Office of Veterans Affairs400 Marquette NWAlbuquerque NM 87102505-768-3000mayorberrycabqgov Mailing AddressPO Box 1293Albuquerque NM 87103

VEERANS SERIVCE ORGANIZAIONS continued

Left Veteransrsquo Home in Truth or Consequences NM

SDVOSB S i Di bl d V t O d S ll VHA Veterans Health AdministrationJAN J b A d ti N t k NMVIC N M i V t I t ti



58

SDVOSB Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small

Businesses

Small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans and

who can receive services at VBOCs

TAMP Transition Assistance Management

Program

Program that provides transition services and resources to

Marine Corp service members and is provided at Marine andFamily Services branches at major Marine Corps installations

TAP Transition Assistance Program

Program that provides job-search assistance employment

and training inormation and related services to separatingservice members within 180 days o separation or retirement

TTT Troops to Teachers

A program under the US DoD DANES that assists eligiblemilitary personal to transition to a new career as a public

school teacher in targeted schools

USERRA Uniformed Services Employment and

Reemployment Rights Act

Act that clarifies and strengthens the Veteransrsquo

Reemployment Rights Statute and through many directivesessentially protects civilian job rights and benefits or

veterans and members o Reserve components

VBOC Veterans Business Outreach Center

Centers run by SBA to provide business training counseling

and assistance and oversight o Federal procurement

programs or VOSBs and SDVOSBs

VBOP Veterans Business Outreach Program

Program that provides business development and operation

services to VOSBs and SDVOSBs through VBOCs

VEAP Veterans Education Assistance Program

An educational assistance program available to service

members who elected to make contributions rom their

military pay to participate in the program

VETS Veterans Employment and Training

Services

A program o the US DOL that in collaboration with each

state offers employment and training services to veterans

Te two main programs under VES are the LVER andDVOP programs

VFW Veterans of Foreign Wars

Membership organization or veterans that have receiveda campaign medal or overseas service have served 30

consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days in Korea or have

ever received hostile fire or imminent danger pay

VHA Veterans Health Administration

VHA is the integrated health care system or veprovided through VA

VJO Veteran Justice Outreach Initiativ

VA initiative that works to avoid the unnecessa

criminalization o mental illness and extended among veterans by ensuring eligible justice-inv

have access to VHA services when clinically in

other VA services and benefits as appropriate

VOSB Veteran-Owned Small Businesse

Small businesses owned by veterans and who cservices at VBOCs

VRampE Vocational Rehabilitation and E

A program or veterans with service-connecte

so severe that they cannot im mediately consid

Te program offers services to prepare or findsuitable jobs

VRAP Veterans Retraining Assistance

A joint program between US DOL and VA to

retraining or veterans hardest hit by current econditions

VRC Veterans Resource Center at the

University of New Mexico

Center at UNM that provides education admin

services and job advisement to student veteran

amilies as well as outreach to military commularge or all veterans whether enrolled at UNM

educational institution

WOTC Work Opportunity Tax Credit

A Federal tax credit incentive that Congress proprivate-sector businesses or hiring individuals

target groups who have consistently aced signi

to employment including veterans

Government DepartmentsEducational InstitutionsBLS Bureau o Labor Statistics

DOD United States Department o Deense

DOL United States Department o Labor

NM HED New Mexico Higher Education DepaNMDVS New Mexico Department o Veterans

NMDWS New Mexico Departm ent o Workorc

NMSU New Mexico State University

NNMC Northern New Mexico College

UNM University o New Mexico

VA United States Department o Veteran

JAN Job Accommodation Network

A service provided by the US DOL Office o DisabilityEmployment Policy (ODEP) that provides expert and

confidential guidance on workplace accommodations anddisability employment issues

JATA Job Assistance Training Application

Online application that provides job assistance training and canbe used as a comprehensive review o AP Workshop concepts

and basic job search skills Provided through ACAP On-line

JTPA Job Training and Placement Assistance

Job raining Partnership Act o 1982 enacted to establish

ederal assistance programs to prepare youth and unskilledadults or entry into the labor orce and to provide job

training to economically disadvantaged and other individualsacing serious barriers to employmentrdquo

KSA Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Reers to any knowledge skills and abilities that one has

gained through education training or work experience

LVER Local Veterans Employment

Representative

As part o the VES program LVERs are state employeesthat provide employment assistance to veterans in local NM

Workorce Connection officesrdquo

MCCS Marine Corps Community Services

Trough Marine and Family Services Branches at each majorinstallation provides mandatory preseparation counselingand other transition and employment assistance through

AMP to Marine Corps service members and veterans

MGIB Montgomery GI Bill

Bill that provides educational benefits to veterans Includes

Chapter 30 and Chapter 1606

MOPH Military Order of the Purple Heart

Membership organization o combat wounded veterans

that promotes patriotism service to veterans and service tocommunitiesrdquo

MOS Military Occupational Specialty

Refers to a specific military occupation Each branch of

service has MOS codes used to refer to those occupations

NM HED VET New Mexico Higher Education

Department Veterans Employment amp Training

Division o NM HED that contracts with VA to approve

schools and acilities in New Mexico or providing

educational benefits through the GI Bills

NMVIC New Mexico Veterans Integration

Center

A nonprofit organization that responds to the needs

o veterans with ocus on those who are homeless or

experiencing a housing crisis through the provision o

quality employment training housing and supportiveservices

ODEP Office of Disability Employment Policy

Office within US DOL that develops and influences

disability employment-related policies and practices

affecting an increase in the employment o people with

disabilities Provides services through JAN

OJT On-the-Job Training

raining that occurs while a person is working at a businessor workplace

OSDBU Office of Small and Disadvantaged

Business Utilization

VA office that provides extensive services to veteran business

owners including VOSBs and DVOSBs

PVA Paralyzed Veterans of America

Membership organization that seeks to provide ser vices or

and supports medical research and civil rights o veterans

with disabilities and their amilies

REALifelines Recovery and Employment Assistance

Lifelines

A joint project o US DOL the B ethesda Naval MedicalCenter and the ormer Walter Reed Army Medical Center

to ensure that seriously wounded and injured servicemembers who cannot return to active duty are t rained or

rewarding new careers in the private s ector

REAP Reserve Educational Assistance

Program

Education benefits providing educational assistance to

members o the reserve components - Selected Reserveand IRR - who are called or ordered to active service in

response to a war or national emergency as declared by the

President or Congress

SBA United States Small Business Administration

Federal administration that provides assistance to smallbusinesses through access to capital entrepreneurial

development government contracting and advocacy Runs

the Office o Veterans Business Development amp VBOCs



Contents5 What to do Shortly after Your Separation New Mexico Workorce Connection Website ndash

Your No1 career and job search resource 6

ransition Services Provided by Military Services 6

8 Connecting With Your Resources ndash The VETS ProgramNew Mexico Workorce Connection Offices and LVER amp DVOP

Speci al ist C onta ct In or mati on 1 0

12 The Job SearchStep 1 Choos ing Your Career or Occupation 12

S t ep 2 F i n d i n g t h e I d ea l J o b 1 4

S tep 3 P repar ing Yo ur Resum e 1 4

Step 4 Writing Your Cover Letter 15

Step 5 Contacting Your Reerences 16

Step 6 Preparing or the Interview and Interviewing 17

S tep 7 Fo ll ow ing Up with Emp loy er s 18

S t ep 8 N eg o t i a t i n g a J o b O ff er 1 8

20 Making Job Fairs Work for YouGet Prepared 20

Yoursquore at the Job FairndashMaking Connections 22

Fol lo wi ng U p With Yo ur C onnecti ons 22

24 Transferring Your Skills

34 A Snapshot ndash Businesses and Industries Actively Recruiting VetsFederal State or Local Employment mdash Your Best Bet 34

What Ab out th e Pr ivate S ecto r 3 6

38 Employment Programs amp ServicesVeteransrsquo ransition Assistance Program (AP) 38

VA Compensated Work Terapy (CW) Program 39

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VRampE) VetSuccess Program 39

Veteransrsquo Preerence ndash Federal Hiring 40

Veteransrsquo Preerence ndash State o New Mexico Hiring 40

Programs or Veteran Business Owners 41

Programs or Businesses Hiring Veterans 42

44 Education Programs amp ServicesTe Post -911 and Montgomery GI Bi l l s 44

Te Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) 45

Veteransrsquo Education Assistance Program (VEAP) 45

Job Corps Demonstration Project 45

VA Work-Study Program 46

On-Te-Job (OJ) amp Apprent iceship raining 46

Vi etna m Veterans S cho lars hip 47

Vietnam Veterans Centers and Services at New Mexicorsquos Higher Education Institutions 47

Contact Inormation 48

Web Links or Educational amp Employment Programs 49

Empl oy ment P ro gram s amp S er vi ce s 4 9

50 Homeless Veterans Programs amp ServicesVeteran Justice Outreach Initiative (VJO) and Veterans reatment Court 50

Stand Downs 50

VA Ho mel ess Veteran s As si sta nce 50

51 Veterans Employment Situation Report

54 Veterans Service Organizations amp Other ResourcesVeterans Organizations 54

American Legion 54

American Veterans (Am-Vets) 54

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) 55

NM Veterans Integrat ion Center (NMVIC) 55

Paralyzed Veterans o America (PVA) 55

Military Order o the Purple Heart (MOPH) 55

Vet eran s o Fo re ig n War s (V FW) 5 5

Veteransrsquo Home (ruth or Consequences) 56

City o Albuquerque Veterans Advisory Board 56

57 Acronym Glossary

Garden of Honor ndash Can

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Cover Kirtland Air Force Base

Thank you to

Kirtland Air Force Base

Cannon Air Force Base

Horses For Heroes Cowboy Up

Bill ArmstrongVeteransrsquo Administration

New Mexico State Veteransrsquo Home

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Design photography research andproduction franceswhitedesigncom

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right fit or you o







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you arrive




















at the job air












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Job Fairs in NM


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remember you

20



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Retail and Farm



$60634





$53309





$53309



$58182



$53679



$34984



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$28999





2626



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Occupations


Requirements


Wage




$35405





$53917





$53917



$35405




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Not Available



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$26927





$19901




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Civilian

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$104208




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$78480



$106398




$50636




$53035




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Occupations


Requirements


Wage




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$103371




$48657





$79713




$78175




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additional

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steps I need to

take to prepare

for entering the

workforce

What are

some tips to

help market

myself toemployers

What are the

challenges you

may face as

a veteran









Cannon AFB NM 881035757844228





57557277545755727757 ()




5058469889 ()Fax (DSN) 3122469889


What

recources

are available

to help

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work






















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Raymond G Murphy

VA Medical Center



505-991-4673



40



























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wwwusajobsgov

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505-841-4783

httpnmvbocorg



42









n Mentorship




sbaprogramsovbd





























Ernest Rodriguez



William Shuert


505-271-7122

Billshuertusarmymil

Gary Kaiser


505-271-7117

garykaiserusarmymil

New Mexico ESGR


Suite 100









USERRA include











criteria are met



the disability







reemployment





specialist


















Resources




44




























































June 30 1985











46















Albuquerque Roswell


505-222-4243 575-347-5414





















































n

















your 22-1990






J



48









Contact Information



Mailing Address



Director









MSC 4740 PO Box 30001







Pamela Montrose










(REALielines)









































weeks



program


unemployability


program









50

















1501 San Pedro SE

























Court at 505-841-5463






(continued


unemployment than

nonveterans

How have vetera

impacted by the re


in the labor force

d



52


















ans (176 percent)




n







August 2011








96 percent





















Employed 128140 10375








TOTAL 1263989 906873 717 821403 85470

Nonveteran 1153584 827517 717 748143 79374

Veteran 110405 79356 719 73260 6096

Total 1220024 902085 739 822891 79194

Nonveteran 1119764 830595 742 757318 73277

Veteran 100260 71490 713 65573 5917

Total 1211893 905690 747 852565 53125


Total 1212766 884663 729 836764 47899

Nonveteran 1100993 801976 728 756826 45150

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LABOR FORCE



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2 0 0 8

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deductible


























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505-841-9529505-346-4834 (VA VRE Office)



505-843-1923


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LVER 575-887-1174















extension 106505-891-2028 (f) 505-891-2028 (f)





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109 Faulkner 87801575-835-0067 575-835-9557 (f)














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12

















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Connection website



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nature











16




















ence is a good idea









right fit or you o







accomplishments



















































18




























Disability









education












cation)






















NM Workforce

Connection Website


Reemployment

Military



YE


NO YEThrough Mo








YES YES YE


YES YES YE


YES YES YE

















































you arrive




















at the job air












Some job a











Job Fairs in NM


wwdwsstatenmus


for veterans








remember you

20



22











































able to participate







24
























the military





Retail and Farm



$60634





$53309





$53309



$58182



$53679



$34984



Moderate-termOJT


$28999





2626



Civilian

Occupations


Requirements


Wage




$35405





$53917





$53917



$35405




$53847





Not Available



Not Available



experienced workers

Not Available



$26927





$19901




$37095




28






Civilian

Occupation


Requirements

Experience

Requirements

Average

Wage




$88420



NotAvailable



$104208




$92926



NotAvailable



$88000




$78480



$106398




$50636




$53035




$41401







30





Civilian

Occupations


Requirements


Wage




$79512





$103371




$48657





$79713




$78175




$62701


Moderate-termOJT


$35324


Repairer



$34674




$57 988




32




34

























36































800000 businesses





























ers worldwide



provider


















38











How

do I get

additional

training

How do I

identify all of the

steps I need to

take to prepare

for entering the

workforce

What are

some tips to

help market

myself toemployers

What are the

challenges you

may face as

a veteran









Cannon AFB NM 881035757844228





57557277545755727757 ()




5058469889 ()Fax (DSN) 3122469889


What

recources

are available

to help

me look for

work






















VA Medical Center








Raymond G Murphy

VA Medical Center



505-991-4673



40



























orms









wwwusajobsgov

OR


wwwjobsstatenmus





























































505-841-4783

httpnmvbocorg



42









n Mentorship




sbaprogramsovbd





























Ernest Rodriguez



William Shuert


505-271-7122

Billshuertusarmymil

Gary Kaiser


505-271-7117

garykaiserusarmymil

New Mexico ESGR


Suite 100









USERRA include











criteria are met



the disability







reemployment





specialist


















Resources




44




























































June 30 1985











46















Albuquerque Roswell


505-222-4243 575-347-5414





















































n

















your 22-1990






J



48









Contact Information



Mailing Address



Director









MSC 4740 PO Box 30001







Pamela Montrose










(REALielines)









































weeks



program


unemployability


program









50

















1501 San Pedro SE

























Court at 505-841-5463






(continued


unemployment than

nonveterans

How have vetera

impacted by the re


in the labor force

d



52


















ans (176 percent)




n







August 2011








96 percent





















Employed 128140 10375








TOTAL 1263989 906873 717 821403 85470

Nonveteran 1153584 827517 717 748143 79374

Veteran 110405 79356 719 73260 6096

Total 1220024 902085 739 822891 79194

Nonveteran 1119764 830595 742 757318 73277

Veteran 100260 71490 713 65573 5917

Total 1211893 905690 747 852565 53125


Total 1212766 884663 729 836764 47899

Nonveteran 1100993 801976 728 756826 45150

Veteran 111773 82687 740 79938 2749


18 to 64

LABOR FORCE



2 0 0 7

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 9

2 0 1 0




54



















deductible


























56














































Education Support









disabled veterans


Representatives)





ADA


Reserve













equivalent training




























58


Businesses




Program


























Services

























































Representative





















Center





















Lifelines





Program



































505-841-8517505-235-8596 (c)


505-841-9529505-346-4834 (VA VRE Office)



505-843-1923


(VA Facility)




LVER 575-887-1174















extension 106505-891-2028 (f) 505-891-2028 (f)





Socorro

109 Faulkner 87801575-835-0067 575-835-9557 (f)














or DVOP specialist





12

















LVERDVOP specialist











































































Connection website



14




































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Workforce Readiness










































achievements










branches and web








nature











16




















ence is a good idea









right fit or you o







accomplishments



















































18




























Disability









education












cation)






















NM Workforce

Connection Website


Reemployment

Military



YE


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YES YES YE


YES YES YE


YES YES YE

















































you arrive




















at the job air












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$103371




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32




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challenges you

may face as

a veteran









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57557277545755727757 ()




5058469889 ()Fax (DSN) 3122469889


What

recources

are available

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work






















VA Medical Center








Raymond G Murphy

VA Medical Center



505-991-4673



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William Shuert


505-271-7122

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505-271-7117

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New Mexico ESGR


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August 2011








96 percent





















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TOTAL 1263989 906873 717 821403 85470

Nonveteran 1153584 827517 717 748143 79374

Veteran 110405 79356 719 73260 6096

Total 1220024 902085 739 822891 79194

Nonveteran 1119764 830595 742 757318 73277

Veteran 100260 71490 713 65573 5917

Total 1211893 905690 747 852565 53125


Total 1212766 884663 729 836764 47899

Nonveteran 1100993 801976 728 756826 45150

Veteran 111773 82687 740 79938 2749


18 to 64

LABOR FORCE



2 0 0 7

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 9

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$53309





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$35405





$53917





$53917



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$26927





$19901




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What are the

challenges you

may face as

a veteran









Cannon AFB NM 881035757844228





57557277545755727757 ()




5058469889 ()Fax (DSN) 3122469889


What

recources

are available

to help

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work






















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Raymond G Murphy

VA Medical Center



505-991-4673



40



























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wwwusajobsgov

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505-841-4783

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Ernest Rodriguez



William Shuert


505-271-7122

Billshuertusarmymil

Gary Kaiser


505-271-7117

garykaiserusarmymil

New Mexico ESGR


Suite 100









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Mailing Address



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MSC 4740 PO Box 30001







Pamela Montrose










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weeks



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50

















1501 San Pedro SE

























Court at 505-841-5463






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nonveterans

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impacted by the re


in the labor force

d



52


















ans (176 percent)




n







August 2011








96 percent





















Employed 128140 10375








TOTAL 1263989 906873 717 821403 85470

Nonveteran 1153584 827517 717 748143 79374

Veteran 110405 79356 719 73260 6096

Total 1220024 902085 739 822891 79194

Nonveteran 1119764 830595 742 757318 73277

Veteran 100260 71490 713 65573 5917

Total 1211893 905690 747 852565 53125


Total 1212766 884663 729 836764 47899

Nonveteran 1100993 801976 728 756826 45150

Veteran 111773 82687 740 79938 2749


18 to 64

LABOR FORCE



2 0 0 7

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 9

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54



















deductible


























56














































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wwdwsstatenmus


for veterans








remember you

20



22











































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24
























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Retail and Farm



$60634





$53309





$53309



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$28999





2626



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Wage




$35405





$53917





$53917



$35405




$53847





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$26927





$19901




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Civilian

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$88420



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$104208




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$106398




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$53035




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30





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$103371




$48657





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$35324


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$34674




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32




34

























36































800000 businesses





























ers worldwide



provider


















38











How

do I get

additional

training

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identify all of the

steps I need to

take to prepare

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workforce

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some tips to

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myself toemployers

What are the

challenges you

may face as

a veteran









Cannon AFB NM 881035757844228





57557277545755727757 ()




5058469889 ()Fax (DSN) 3122469889


What

recources

are available

to help

me look for

work






















VA Medical Center








Raymond G Murphy

VA Medical Center



505-991-4673



40



























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wwwusajobsgov

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505-841-4783

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Ernest Rodriguez



William Shuert


505-271-7122

Billshuertusarmymil

Gary Kaiser


505-271-7117

garykaiserusarmymil

New Mexico ESGR


Suite 100









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specialist


















Resources




44




























































June 30 1985











46















Albuquerque Roswell


505-222-4243 575-347-5414





















































n

















your 22-1990






J



48









Contact Information



Mailing Address



Director









MSC 4740 PO Box 30001







Pamela Montrose










(REALielines)









































weeks



program


unemployability


program









50

















1501 San Pedro SE

























Court at 505-841-5463






(continued


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nonveterans

How have vetera

impacted by the re


in the labor force

d



52


















ans (176 percent)




n







August 2011








96 percent





















Employed 128140 10375








TOTAL 1263989 906873 717 821403 85470

Nonveteran 1153584 827517 717 748143 79374

Veteran 110405 79356 719 73260 6096

Total 1220024 902085 739 822891 79194

Nonveteran 1119764 830595 742 757318 73277

Veteran 100260 71490 713 65573 5917

Total 1211893 905690 747 852565 53125


Total 1212766 884663 729 836764 47899

Nonveteran 1100993 801976 728 756826 45150

Veteran 111773 82687 740 79938 2749


18 to 64

LABOR FORCE



2 0 0 7

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 9

2 0 1 0




54



















deductible


























56














































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Representatives)





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58


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16




















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right fit or you o







accomplishments



















































18




























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NM Workforce

Connection Website


Reemployment

Military



YE


NO YEThrough Mo








YES YES YE


YES YES YE


YES YES YE

















































you arrive




















at the job air












Some job a











Job Fairs in NM


wwdwsstatenmus


for veterans








remember you

20



22











































able to participate







24
























the military





Retail and Farm



$60634





$53309





$53309



$58182



$53679



$34984



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$28999





2626



Civilian

Occupations


Requirements


Wage




$35405





$53917





$53917



$35405




$53847





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Not Available



$26927





$19901




$37095




28






Civilian

Occupation


Requirements

Experience

Requirements

Average

Wage




$88420



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$104208




$92926



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$88000




$78480



$106398




$50636




$53035




$41401







30





Civilian

Occupations


Requirements


Wage




$79512





$103371




$48657





$79713




$78175




$62701


Moderate-termOJT


$35324


Repairer



$34674




$57 988




32




34

























36































800000 businesses





























ers worldwide



provider


















38











How

do I get

additional

training

How do I

identify all of the

steps I need to

take to prepare

for entering the

workforce

What are

some tips to

help market

myself toemployers

What are the

challenges you

may face as

a veteran









Cannon AFB NM 881035757844228





57557277545755727757 ()




5058469889 ()Fax (DSN) 3122469889


What

recources

are available

to help

me look for

work






















VA Medical Center








Raymond G Murphy

VA Medical Center



505-991-4673



40



























orms









wwwusajobsgov

OR


wwwjobsstatenmus





























































505-841-4783

httpnmvbocorg



42









n Mentorship




sbaprogramsovbd





























Ernest Rodriguez



William Shuert


505-271-7122

Billshuertusarmymil

Gary Kaiser


505-271-7117

garykaiserusarmymil

New Mexico ESGR


Suite 100









USERRA include











criteria are met



the disability







reemployment





specialist


















Resources




44




























































June 30 1985











46















Albuquerque Roswell


505-222-4243 575-347-5414





















































n

















your 22-1990






J



48









Contact Information



Mailing Address



Director









MSC 4740 PO Box 30001







Pamela Montrose










(REALielines)









































weeks



program


unemployability


program









50

















1501 San Pedro SE

























Court at 505-841-5463






(continued


unemployment than

nonveterans

How have vetera

impacted by the re


in the labor force

d



52


















ans (176 percent)




n







August 2011








96 percent





















Employed 128140 10375








TOTAL 1263989 906873 717 821403 85470

Nonveteran 1153584 827517 717 748143 79374

Veteran 110405 79356 719 73260 6096

Total 1220024 902085 739 822891 79194

Nonveteran 1119764 830595 742 757318 73277

Veteran 100260 71490 713 65573 5917

Total 1211893 905690 747 852565 53125


Total 1212766 884663 729 836764 47899

Nonveteran 1100993 801976 728 756826 45150

Veteran 111773 82687 740 79938 2749


18 to 64

LABOR FORCE



2 0 0 7

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 9

2 0 1 0




54



















deductible


























56














































Education Support









disabled veterans


Representatives)





ADA


Reserve













equivalent training




























58


Businesses




Program


























Services

























































Representative





















Center





















Lifelines





Program











18




























Disability









education












cation)






















NM Workforce

Connection Website


Reemployment

Military



YE


NO YEThrough Mo








YES YES YE


YES YES YE


YES YES YE

















































you arrive




















at the job air












Some job a











Job Fairs in NM


wwdwsstatenmus


for veterans








remember you

20



22











































able to participate







24
























the military





Retail and Farm



$60634





$53309





$53309



$58182



$53679



$34984



Moderate-termOJT


$28999





2626



Civilian

Occupations


Requirements


Wage




$35405





$53917





$53917



$35405




$53847





Not Available



Not Available



experienced workers

Not Available



$26927





$19901




$37095




28






Civilian

Occupation


Requirements

Experience

Requirements

Average

Wage




$88420



NotAvailable



$104208




$92926



NotAvailable



$88000




$78480



$106398




$50636




$53035




$41401







30





Civilian

Occupations


Requirements


Wage




$79512





$103371




$48657





$79713




$78175




$62701


Moderate-termOJT


$35324


Repairer



$34674




$57 988




32




34

























36































800000 businesses





























ers worldwide



provider


















38











How

do I get

additional

training

How do I

identify all of the

steps I need to

take to prepare

for entering the

workforce

What are

some tips to

help market

myself toemployers

What are the

challenges you

may face as

a veteran









Cannon AFB NM 881035757844228





57557277545755727757 ()




5058469889 ()Fax (DSN) 3122469889


What

recources

are available

to help

me look for

work






















VA Medical Center








Raymond G Murphy

VA Medical Center



505-991-4673



40



























orms









wwwusajobsgov

OR


wwwjobsstatenmus





























































505-841-4783

httpnmvbocorg



42









n Mentorship




sbaprogramsovbd





























Ernest Rodriguez



William Shuert


505-271-7122

Billshuertusarmymil

Gary Kaiser


505-271-7117

garykaiserusarmymil

New Mexico ESGR


Suite 100









USERRA include











criteria are met



the disability







reemployment





specialist


















Resources




44




























































June 30 1985











46















Albuquerque Roswell


505-222-4243 575-347-5414





















































n

















your 22-1990






J



48









Contact Information



Mailing Address



Director









MSC 4740 PO Box 30001







Pamela Montrose










(REALielines)









































weeks



program


unemployability


program









50

















1501 San Pedro SE

























Court at 505-841-5463






(continued


unemployment than

nonveterans

How have vetera

impacted by the re


in the labor force

d



52


















ans (176 percent)




n







August 2011








96 percent





















Employed 128140 10375








TOTAL 1263989 906873 717 821403 85470

Nonveteran 1153584 827517 717 748143 79374

Veteran 110405 79356 719 73260 6096

Total 1220024 902085 739 822891 79194

Nonveteran 1119764 830595 742 757318 73277

Veteran 100260 71490 713 65573 5917

Total 1211893 905690 747 852565 53125


Total 1212766 884663 729 836764 47899

Nonveteran 1100993 801976 728 756826 45150

Veteran 111773 82687 740 79938 2749


18 to 64

LABOR FORCE



2 0 0 7

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 9

2 0 1 0




54



















deductible


























56














































Education Support









disabled veterans


Representatives)





ADA


Reserve













equivalent training




























58


Businesses




Program


























Services

























































Representative





















Center





















Lifelines





Program









































you arrive




















at the job air












Some job a











Job Fairs in NM


wwdwsstatenmus


for veterans








remember you

20



22











































able to participate







24
























the military





Retail and Farm



$60634





$53309





$53309



$58182



$53679



$34984



Moderate-termOJT


$28999





2626



Civilian

Occupations


Requirements


Wage




$35405





$53917





$53917



$35405




$53847





Not Available



Not Available



experienced workers

Not Available



$26927





$19901




$37095




28






Civilian

Occupation


Requirements

Experience

Requirements

Average

Wage




$88420



NotAvailable



$104208




$92926



NotAvailable



$88000




$78480



$106398




$50636




$53035




$41401







30





Civilian

Occupations


Requirements


Wage




$79512





$103371




$48657





$79713




$78175




$62701


Moderate-termOJT


$35324


Repairer



$34674




$57 988




32




34

























36































800000 businesses





























ers worldwide



provider


















38











How

do I get

additional

training

How do I

identify all of the

steps I need to

take to prepare

for entering the

workforce

What are

some tips to

help market

myself toemployers

What are the

challenges you

may face as

a veteran









Cannon AFB NM 881035757844228





57557277545755727757 ()




5058469889 ()Fax (DSN) 3122469889


What

recources

are available

to help

me look for

work






















VA Medical Center








Raymond G Murphy

VA Medical Center



505-991-4673



40



























orms









wwwusajobsgov

OR


wwwjobsstatenmus





























































505-841-4783

httpnmvbocorg



42









n Mentorship




sbaprogramsovbd





























Ernest Rodriguez



William Shuert


505-271-7122

Billshuertusarmymil

Gary Kaiser


505-271-7117

garykaiserusarmymil

New Mexico ESGR


Suite 100









USERRA include











criteria are met



the disability







reemployment





specialist


















Resources




44




























































June 30 1985











46















Albuquerque Roswell


505-222-4243 575-347-5414





















































n

















your 22-1990






J



48









Contact Information



Mailing Address



Director









MSC 4740 PO Box 30001







Pamela Montrose










(REALielines)









































weeks



program


unemployability


program









50

















1501 San Pedro SE

























Court at 505-841-5463






(continued


unemployment than

nonveterans

How have vetera

impacted by the re


in the labor force

d



52


















ans (176 percent)




n







August 2011








96 percent





















Employed 128140 10375








TOTAL 1263989 906873 717 821403 85470

Nonveteran 1153584 827517 717 748143 79374

Veteran 110405 79356 719 73260 6096

Total 1220024 902085 739 822891 79194

Nonveteran 1119764 830595 742 757318 73277

Veteran 100260 71490 713 65573 5917

Total 1211893 905690 747 852565 53125


Total 1212766 884663 729 836764 47899

Nonveteran 1100993 801976 728 756826 45150

Veteran 111773 82687 740 79938 2749


18 to 64

LABOR FORCE



2 0 0 7

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 9

2 0 1 0




54



















deductible


























56














































Education Support









disabled veterans


Representatives)





ADA


Reserve













equivalent training




























58


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TOTAL 1263989 906873 717 821403 85470

Nonveteran 1153584 827517 717 748143 79374

Veteran 110405 79356 719 73260 6096

Total 1220024 902085 739 822891 79194

Nonveteran 1119764 830595 742 757318 73277

Veteran 100260 71490 713 65573 5917

Total 1211893 905690 747 852565 53125


Total 1212766 884663 729 836764 47899

Nonveteran 1100993 801976 728 756826 45150

Veteran 111773 82687 740 79938 2749


18 to 64

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$35405





$53917





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$26927





$19901




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Civilian

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$88420



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$92926



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$79512





$103371




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57557277545755727757 ()




5058469889 ()Fax (DSN) 3122469889


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New Mexico ESGR


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50

















1501 San Pedro SE

























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in the labor force

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52


















ans (176 percent)




n







August 2011








96 percent





















Employed 128140 10375








TOTAL 1263989 906873 717 821403 85470

Nonveteran 1153584 827517 717 748143 79374

Veteran 110405 79356 719 73260 6096

Total 1220024 902085 739 822891 79194

Nonveteran 1119764 830595 742 757318 73277

Veteran 100260 71490 713 65573 5917

Total 1211893 905690 747 852565 53125


Total 1212766 884663 729 836764 47899

Nonveteran 1100993 801976 728 756826 45150

Veteran 111773 82687 740 79938 2749


18 to 64

LABOR FORCE



2 0 0 7

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 9

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54



















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56














































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$53917





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$26927





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Civilian

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57557277545755727757 ()




5058469889 ()Fax (DSN) 3122469889


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New Mexico ESGR


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MSC 4740 PO Box 30001







Pamela Montrose










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50

















1501 San Pedro SE

























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in the labor force

d



52


















ans (176 percent)




n







August 2011








96 percent





















Employed 128140 10375








TOTAL 1263989 906873 717 821403 85470

Nonveteran 1153584 827517 717 748143 79374

Veteran 110405 79356 719 73260 6096

Total 1220024 902085 739 822891 79194

Nonveteran 1119764 830595 742 757318 73277

Veteran 100260 71490 713 65573 5917

Total 1211893 905690 747 852565 53125


Total 1212766 884663 729 836764 47899

Nonveteran 1100993 801976 728 756826 45150

Veteran 111773 82687 740 79938 2749


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LABOR FORCE



2 0 0 7

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 9

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54



















deductible


























56














































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$103371




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a veteran









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57557277545755727757 ()




5058469889 ()Fax (DSN) 3122469889


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Raymond G Murphy

VA Medical Center



505-991-4673



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William Shuert


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New Mexico ESGR


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Contact Information



Mailing Address



Director









MSC 4740 PO Box 30001







Pamela Montrose










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weeks



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50

















1501 San Pedro SE

























Court at 505-841-5463






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d



52


















ans (176 percent)




n







August 2011








96 percent





















Employed 128140 10375








TOTAL 1263989 906873 717 821403 85470

Nonveteran 1153584 827517 717 748143 79374

Veteran 110405 79356 719 73260 6096

Total 1220024 902085 739 822891 79194

Nonveteran 1119764 830595 742 757318 73277

Veteran 100260 71490 713 65573 5917

Total 1211893 905690 747 852565 53125


Total 1212766 884663 729 836764 47899

Nonveteran 1100993 801976 728 756826 45150

Veteran 111773 82687 740 79938 2749


18 to 64

LABOR FORCE



2 0 0 7

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 9

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54



















deductible


























56














































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30





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$35324


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$34674




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32




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36































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38











How

do I get

additional

training

How do I

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workforce

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What are the

challenges you

may face as

a veteran









Cannon AFB NM 881035757844228





57557277545755727757 ()




5058469889 ()Fax (DSN) 3122469889


What

recources

are available

to help

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work






















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Raymond G Murphy

VA Medical Center



505-991-4673



40



























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505-841-4783

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Ernest Rodriguez



William Shuert


505-271-7122

Billshuertusarmymil

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505-271-7117

garykaiserusarmymil

New Mexico ESGR


Suite 100









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44




























































June 30 1985











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Albuquerque Roswell


505-222-4243 575-347-5414





















































n

















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Contact Information



Mailing Address



Director









MSC 4740 PO Box 30001







Pamela Montrose










(REALielines)









































weeks



program


unemployability


program









50

















1501 San Pedro SE

























Court at 505-841-5463






(continued


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nonveterans

How have vetera

impacted by the re


in the labor force

d



52


















ans (176 percent)




n







August 2011








96 percent





















Employed 128140 10375








TOTAL 1263989 906873 717 821403 85470

Nonveteran 1153584 827517 717 748143 79374

Veteran 110405 79356 719 73260 6096

Total 1220024 902085 739 822891 79194

Nonveteran 1119764 830595 742 757318 73277

Veteran 100260 71490 713 65573 5917

Total 1211893 905690 747 852565 53125


Total 1212766 884663 729 836764 47899

Nonveteran 1100993 801976 728 756826 45150

Veteran 111773 82687 740 79938 2749


18 to 64

LABOR FORCE



2 0 0 7

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 9

2 0 1 0




54



















deductible


























56














































Education Support









disabled veterans


Representatives)





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equivalent training




























58


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Program


























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Center





















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Program











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Occupations


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$79512





$103371




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$79713




$78175




$62701


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$35324


Repairer



$34674




$57 988




32




34

























36































800000 businesses





























ers worldwide



provider


















38











How

do I get

additional

training

How do I

identify all of the

steps I need to

take to prepare

for entering the

workforce

What are

some tips to

help market

myself toemployers

What are the

challenges you

may face as

a veteran









Cannon AFB NM 881035757844228





57557277545755727757 ()




5058469889 ()Fax (DSN) 3122469889


What

recources

are available

to help

me look for

work






















VA Medical Center








Raymond G Murphy

VA Medical Center



505-991-4673



40



























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wwwusajobsgov

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505-841-4783

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Ernest Rodriguez



William Shuert


505-271-7122

Billshuertusarmymil

Gary Kaiser


505-271-7117

garykaiserusarmymil

New Mexico ESGR


Suite 100









USERRA include











criteria are met



the disability







reemployment





specialist


















Resources




44




























































June 30 1985











46















Albuquerque Roswell


505-222-4243 575-347-5414





















































n

















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J



48









Contact Information



Mailing Address



Director









MSC 4740 PO Box 30001







Pamela Montrose










(REALielines)









































weeks



program


unemployability


program









50

















1501 San Pedro SE

























Court at 505-841-5463






(continued


unemployment than

nonveterans

How have vetera

impacted by the re


in the labor force

d



52


















ans (176 percent)




n







August 2011








96 percent





















Employed 128140 10375








TOTAL 1263989 906873 717 821403 85470

Nonveteran 1153584 827517 717 748143 79374

Veteran 110405 79356 719 73260 6096

Total 1220024 902085 739 822891 79194

Nonveteran 1119764 830595 742 757318 73277

Veteran 100260 71490 713 65573 5917

Total 1211893 905690 747 852565 53125


Total 1212766 884663 729 836764 47899

Nonveteran 1100993 801976 728 756826 45150

Veteran 111773 82687 740 79938 2749


18 to 64

LABOR FORCE



2 0 0 7

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 9

2 0 1 0




54



















deductible


























56














































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Representatives)





ADA


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equivalent training




























58


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Program


























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Center





















Lifelines





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34

























36































800000 businesses





























ers worldwide



provider


















38











How

do I get

additional

training

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take to prepare

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some tips to

help market

myself toemployers

What are the

challenges you

may face as

a veteran









Cannon AFB NM 881035757844228





57557277545755727757 ()




5058469889 ()Fax (DSN) 3122469889


What

recources

are available

to help

me look for

work






















VA Medical Center








Raymond G Murphy

VA Medical Center



505-991-4673



40



























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wwwusajobsgov

OR


wwwjobsstatenmus





























































505-841-4783

httpnmvbocorg



42









n Mentorship




sbaprogramsovbd





























Ernest Rodriguez



William Shuert


505-271-7122

Billshuertusarmymil

Gary Kaiser


505-271-7117

garykaiserusarmymil

New Mexico ESGR


Suite 100









USERRA include











criteria are met



the disability







reemployment





specialist


















Resources




44




























































June 30 1985











46















Albuquerque Roswell


505-222-4243 575-347-5414





















































n

















your 22-1990






J



48









Contact Information



Mailing Address



Director









MSC 4740 PO Box 30001







Pamela Montrose










(REALielines)









































weeks



program


unemployability


program









50

















1501 San Pedro SE

























Court at 505-841-5463






(continued


unemployment than

nonveterans

How have vetera

impacted by the re


in the labor force

d



52


















ans (176 percent)




n







August 2011








96 percent





















Employed 128140 10375








TOTAL 1263989 906873 717 821403 85470

Nonveteran 1153584 827517 717 748143 79374

Veteran 110405 79356 719 73260 6096

Total 1220024 902085 739 822891 79194

Nonveteran 1119764 830595 742 757318 73277

Veteran 100260 71490 713 65573 5917

Total 1211893 905690 747 852565 53125


Total 1212766 884663 729 836764 47899

Nonveteran 1100993 801976 728 756826 45150

Veteran 111773 82687 740 79938 2749


18 to 64

LABOR FORCE



2 0 0 7

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 9

2 0 1 0




54



















deductible


























56














































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disabled veterans


Representatives)





ADA


Reserve













equivalent training




























58


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Representative





















Center





















Lifelines





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36































800000 businesses





























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provider


















38











How

do I get

additional

training

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steps I need to

take to prepare

for entering the

workforce

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some tips to

help market

myself toemployers

What are the

challenges you

may face as

a veteran









Cannon AFB NM 881035757844228





57557277545755727757 ()




5058469889 ()Fax (DSN) 3122469889


What

recources

are available

to help

me look for

work






















VA Medical Center








Raymond G Murphy

VA Medical Center



505-991-4673



40



























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wwwusajobsgov

OR


wwwjobsstatenmus





























































505-841-4783

httpnmvbocorg



42









n Mentorship




sbaprogramsovbd





























Ernest Rodriguez



William Shuert


505-271-7122

Billshuertusarmymil

Gary Kaiser


505-271-7117

garykaiserusarmymil

New Mexico ESGR


Suite 100









USERRA include











criteria are met



the disability







reemployment





specialist


















Resources




44




























































June 30 1985











46















Albuquerque Roswell


505-222-4243 575-347-5414





















































n

















your 22-1990






J



48









Contact Information



Mailing Address



Director









MSC 4740 PO Box 30001







Pamela Montrose










(REALielines)









































weeks



program


unemployability


program









50

















1501 San Pedro SE

























Court at 505-841-5463






(continued


unemployment than

nonveterans

How have vetera

impacted by the re


in the labor force

d



52


















ans (176 percent)




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Employed 128140 10375








TOTAL 1263989 906873 717 821403 85470

Nonveteran 1153584 827517 717 748143 79374

Veteran 110405 79356 719 73260 6096

Total 1220024 902085 739 822891 79194

Nonveteran 1119764 830595 742 757318 73277

Veteran 100260 71490 713 65573 5917

Total 1211893 905690 747 852565 53125


Total 1212766 884663 729 836764 47899

Nonveteran 1100993 801976 728 756826 45150

Veteran 111773 82687 740 79938 2749


18 to 64

LABOR FORCE



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TOTAL 1263989 906873 717 821403 85470

Nonveteran 1153584 827517 717 748143 79374

Veteran 110405 79356 719 73260 6096

Total 1220024 902085 739 822891 79194

Nonveteran 1119764 830595 742 757318 73277

Veteran 100260 71490 713 65573 5917

Total 1211893 905690 747 852565 53125


Total 1212766 884663 729 836764 47899

Nonveteran 1100993 801976 728 756826 45150

Veteran 111773 82687 740 79938 2749


18 to 64

LABOR FORCE



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54



















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56














































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in the labor force

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52


















ans (176 percent)




n







August 2011








96 percent





















Employed 128140 10375








TOTAL 1263989 906873 717 821403 85470

Nonveteran 1153584 827517 717 748143 79374

Veteran 110405 79356 719 73260 6096

Total 1220024 902085 739 822891 79194

Nonveteran 1119764 830595 742 757318 73277

Veteran 100260 71490 713 65573 5917

Total 1211893 905690 747 852565 53125


Total 1212766 884663 729 836764 47899

Nonveteran 1100993 801976 728 756826 45150

Veteran 111773 82687 740 79938 2749


18 to 64

LABOR FORCE



2 0 0 7

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 9

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54



















deductible


























56














































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Mailing Address



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ans (176 percent)




n







August 2011








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Employed 128140 10375








TOTAL 1263989 906873 717 821403 85470

Nonveteran 1153584 827517 717 748143 79374

Veteran 110405 79356 719 73260 6096

Total 1220024 902085 739 822891 79194

Nonveteran 1119764 830595 742 757318 73277

Veteran 100260 71490 713 65573 5917

Total 1211893 905690 747 852565 53125


Total 1212766 884663 729 836764 47899

Nonveteran 1100993 801976 728 756826 45150

Veteran 111773 82687 740 79938 2749


18 to 64

LABOR FORCE



2 0 0 7

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 9

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54



















deductible


























56














































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in the labor force

d



52


















ans (176 percent)




n







August 2011








96 percent





















Employed 128140 10375








TOTAL 1263989 906873 717 821403 85470

Nonveteran 1153584 827517 717 748143 79374

Veteran 110405 79356 719 73260 6096

Total 1220024 902085 739 822891 79194

Nonveteran 1119764 830595 742 757318 73277

Veteran 100260 71490 713 65573 5917

Total 1211893 905690 747 852565 53125


Total 1212766 884663 729 836764 47899

Nonveteran 1100993 801976 728 756826 45150

Veteran 111773 82687 740 79938 2749


18 to 64

LABOR FORCE



2 0 0 7

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 9

2 0 1 0




54



















deductible


























56














































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52


















ans (176 percent)




n







August 2011








96 percent





















Employed 128140 10375








TOTAL 1263989 906873 717 821403 85470

Nonveteran 1153584 827517 717 748143 79374

Veteran 110405 79356 719 73260 6096

Total 1220024 902085 739 822891 79194

Nonveteran 1119764 830595 742 757318 73277

Veteran 100260 71490 713 65573 5917

Total 1211893 905690 747 852565 53125


Total 1212766 884663 729 836764 47899

Nonveteran 1100993 801976 728 756826 45150

Veteran 111773 82687 740 79938 2749


18 to 64

LABOR FORCE



2 0 0 7

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 9

2 0 1 0




54



















deductible


























56














































Education Support









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Center





















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48









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Mailing Address



Director









MSC 4740 PO Box 30001







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impacted by the re


in the labor force

d



52


















ans (176 percent)




n







August 2011








96 percent





















Employed 128140 10375








TOTAL 1263989 906873 717 821403 85470

Nonveteran 1153584 827517 717 748143 79374

Veteran 110405 79356 719 73260 6096

Total 1220024 902085 739 822891 79194

Nonveteran 1119764 830595 742 757318 73277

Veteran 100260 71490 713 65573 5917

Total 1211893 905690 747 852565 53125


Total 1212766 884663 729 836764 47899

Nonveteran 1100993 801976 728 756826 45150

Veteran 111773 82687 740 79938 2749


18 to 64

LABOR FORCE



2 0 0 7

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 9

2 0 1 0




54



















deductible


























56














































Education Support









disabled veterans


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52


















ans (176 percent)




n







August 2011








96 percent





















Employed 128140 10375








TOTAL 1263989 906873 717 821403 85470

Nonveteran 1153584 827517 717 748143 79374

Veteran 110405 79356 719 73260 6096

Total 1220024 902085 739 822891 79194

Nonveteran 1119764 830595 742 757318 73277

Veteran 100260 71490 713 65573 5917

Total 1211893 905690 747 852565 53125


Total 1212766 884663 729 836764 47899

Nonveteran 1100993 801976 728 756826 45150

Veteran 111773 82687 740 79938 2749


18 to 64

LABOR FORCE



2 0 0 7

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 9

2 0 1 0




54



















deductible


























56














































Education Support









disabled veterans


Representatives)





ADA


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equivalent training




























58


Businesses




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Services

























































Representative





















Center





















Lifelines





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52


















ans (176 percent)




n







August 2011








96 percent





















Employed 128140 10375








TOTAL 1263989 906873 717 821403 85470

Nonveteran 1153584 827517 717 748143 79374

Veteran 110405 79356 719 73260 6096

Total 1220024 902085 739 822891 79194

Nonveteran 1119764 830595 742 757318 73277

Veteran 100260 71490 713 65573 5917

Total 1211893 905690 747 852565 53125


Total 1212766 884663 729 836764 47899

Nonveteran 1100993 801976 728 756826 45150

Veteran 111773 82687 740 79938 2749


18 to 64

LABOR FORCE



2 0 0 7

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 9

2 0 1 0




54



















deductible


























56














































Education Support









disabled veterans


Representatives)





ADA


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equivalent training




























58


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