veterans in energy training project overview and strategy

CCAC Veterans in Energy Training Project 2012 - 2013

Overview and Strategy


Veterans in Energy Training Project:

Overview

Part I:

What is the emerging Veterans

in Energy Training Project?



Overview



Overview

Part II:

What are some of the major

factors associated with the

energy sector?



Overview



Overview

Part III:

Why is the energy sector a

particularly great career field for

CCAC Veterans?



Overview



Strategy

Part IV:

What are the strategic next

steps for the CCAC Veterans in

Energy Training Project?

Veterans in Energy Training Project: Strategic Plan Working Document

1.0 Goal: Create and Engage Energy Sector Key Stakeholders to Leverage Opportunities for the CCAC Veterans in Energy Training Project

Objective Description Due Date

1.1 Identify Top Companies within Marcellus Shale

Assemble a list of the top companies in Marcellus Shale within our region, including websites and contact information. Provide this resource to all of the Veterans in the program, noting the importance of visiting the company websites for careers.

01.21.12

1.2 Outreach to Energy Sector Key Contacts

Reach out to the Human Resources Directors within the top companies to share the mission of the CCAC Veterans in Energy Training Project and strive to build positive relations.

Ongoing

1.3 Energy Advisory Board

Establish an Energy Sector Advisory Board to provide insights regarding the “Veterans in Energy Training Project.”

03.22.12

1.4 Energy Sector Panel Discussion

Generate a virtual or face-to-face panel discussion of energy sector leaders with a specific focus on veterans the their training at CCAC.

04.01.12

1.5 Energy Sector “Mini” Opportunities

Work with energy sector partners to have them allow CCAC Veterans to tour their facility, job shadow and perhaps work on time-specific special projects.

03.01.12


2.0 Goal: Generate Meaningful Engagement Tools and Activities which Leverage Opportunities for CCAC Veterans towards a Career within the Energy Sector


2.1 Career Acceleration Model

Modify the 5 Actions for Career Acceleration Model to better align with CCAC Veterans and the energy sector.

12.14.12

2.2 Veterans Champions Network

Discover a group of Veterans who are very motivated regarding a career in the energy sector and seek to build a network with them for ongoing dialogue and discussion.

Ongoing

2.4 Virtual Engagement

Create multiple virtual engagement methodologies utilizing social media technologies (e.g. Facebook, LinkedIn).

01.28.12

2.5 Learning Resources

Generate a series of resources which will assist CCAC Veterans with gaining access to today’s energy sector and maintain them on a CCAC Webpage.

Ongoing

2.6 Continuous Improvement

Research and implement tools, techniques and strategies which can add value to the Veterans in Energy Training Project.

Ongoing


3.0 Goal: Create an Effective and Efficient Communication Approach to Engage CCAC Veterans and Build a High Quality Experience


3.1 Mail Correspondence

Send a targeted mailing to the students with energy related degrees with information about the new “Veterans in Energy Training Project.”

01.07.12

3.2 Email Correspondence

Email follow-up messages about the program, including information about the energy sector and the 5 Actions for Career Acceleration.

1-2 Times a Month

3.3 Phone Calls Call CCAC Veterans directly on the phone to promote and engage students with the “Veterans in Energy Training Project.”

Quarterly

3.4 Face-to-Face Meetings

Implement a series of meetings to discuss the program, share ideas for improvement and discuss areas that are working.

Quarterly

3.5 Veteran Testimonials

Gain testimonials for Veterans regarding their experience with the “Veterans in Energy Training Project.”

Ongoing

3.6. Veteran Spotlight

Spotlight Veterans on the CCAC Webpage who have gained energy sector opportunities via the utilization of the Veterans in Energy Training Project’s tools, techniques and approaches.

Ongoing


Thank-You Dana E. Jarvis, MSW, MPA

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran

Veteran Student Support Specialist

Community College of Allegheny County

808 Ridge Ave.

Byers Hall, Room #206

Pittsburgh, PA 15212

412.237.2560

[email protected]

www.facebook.com/VeteransRock.com

www.jarvisveterancareerstar.blogspot.com

www.linkedin.com/in/danajarvis

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.facebook.com/VeteransRock.com

http://www.jarvisveterancareerstar.blogspot.com/

http://www.linkedin.com/in/danajarvis

veterans in energy training project overview and strategy

Education

energy training

energy sector

overviewccac

ccac veterans

build

veterans

series

create