Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield Transition and Employment Update
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This document provides information on workforce and transition support programs at Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield (FS/HAAF). It discusses upcoming furloughs and workforce reductions affecting civilians. It also summarizes the Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) which provides transition services like pre-separation counseling, employment workshops, VA benefits assistance, resume/interview preparation, and financial planning to help Soldiers transition to civilian life. The document encourages employers to participate in job fairs and hire veterans, noting available tax credits for doing so.
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Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield Transition and Employment Update
- 1. IMCOM SOLDIERS ~ FAMILIES ~ CIVILIANS We are THE ARMY’S HOME Progress Through People COL Kevin Gregory Garrison Commander Fort Stewart / Hunter Army Airfield
- 2. IMCOM SOLDIERS ~ FAMILIES ~ CIVILIANS We are THE ARMY’S HOME Deputy Commanding General - Rear BG John Hort Division Command Sergeant Major- Rear CSM Jimmy L. Pegues 3rd ID Leadership
- 3. IMCOM SOLDIERS ~ FAMILIES ~ CIVILIANS We are THE ARMY’S HOME Garrison Commander COL Kevin Gregory Garrison Command Sergeant Major CSM Louis Felicioni Garrison Command Team
- 4. IMCOM SOLDIERS ~ FAMILIES ~ CIVILIANS We are THE ARMY’S HOME What’s the Buzz at FS/HAAF? Furloughs •Secretary of Defense Memorandum May 14, 2013 = 11 Days •No earlier than July 8 •Significant impact to civilian income but down from original 22 days Reduction in Force • Currently over strength in allotted personnel • Maximizing tools to reassign employees to authorized positions • Utilizing financial planning for employees and employment assistance services 4 of <#>
- 5. IMCOM SOLDIERS ~ FAMILIES ~ CIVILIANS Human Capital Strategy Timeline1Sep11 1Aug11 1Feb12 1Jan12 1Dec11 1Nov11 1Oct11 1Sep12 1Aug12 1Jul12 1Jun12 1May12 1Apr12 1Mar12 1512 1Oct12 904 FY14 Goal 608 1335 1357 1376 1395 1443 1200 1238 1316 1257 1219 1162 1181 1149 1503 1469 On 1 MAR 13 our authorizations changed from 901 to 904. As of 1 OCT 12 the chart no longer reflects DOL. 1451 As of May 1 1426 1411 1446 1360 1330 1316 1248 1230 1215 1199 1Nov12 1Dec12 1Jan13 1Feb13 1Mar13 1Apr13 1May13 1Jun13 1Jul13 1Aug13 1Sep13 3Jan14 Monthly Goal 968 957 949 942 904 921 917 912 908 907 906 934 926 1034 Today’s on-board strength is 1018. Delta is 114. 1032 1029 1027 1024 1023 1022 1021
- 6. IMCOM SOLDIERS ~ FAMILIES ~ CIVILIANS Deployment Update 0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 Jul 12 Sep 12 Nov 12 Jan 13 Mar 13 May 13 Jul 13 Sep 13 Nov 13 Jan 14 Mar 14 May 14 Total Personnel
- 7. IMCOM SOLDIERS ~ FAMILIES ~ CIVILIANS We are THE ARMY’S HOME Transition Support 7 of <#> •Employer gains: • Skilled veterans demonstrating discipline, teamwork, leadership and dedication • Tax Credits (next slide) • Employer engagement: participate in Job Fairs & Employer days, provide job openings to ACAP Office for distribution to veterans, register as an Army Employer at: https://www.acap.army.mil/employers/ • Location: Bldg. 621, Room 215, Williams H. Wilson Avenue Fort Stewart http://www.stewart.army.mil/services/acap.asp Phone: (912) 767-2234/2170 Fax: (912) 767-8689 • ACAP POCs: Patrick Bean (912) 767-2180 or John Bartosh (912) 767-3439
- 8. IMCOM SOLDIERS ~ FAMILIES ~ CIVILIANS We are THE ARMY’S HOME Employer Tax Credits 8 of <#> Up to $9,600 for hiring a veteran with a service disability; Up to $5,600 for hiring a veteran who has been unemployed for more than six months; Up to $2,400 for hiring a veteran who is unemployed for more than four weeks but less than six months; The tax credits are available for businesses – for profit and non-profit; 39 states, GA included, have state-sponsored Enterprise Zone Programs - employers to claim additional credits for a portion of employee wages paid to veterans The U.S. Department of Labor is bullish on businesses hiring veterans
- 9. IMCOM SOLDIERS ~ FAMILIES ~ CIVILIANS We are THE ARMY’S HOME 9 Question & Answer
- 10. IMCOM SOLDIERS ~ FAMILIES ~ CIVILIANS We are THE ARMY’S HOME 10 Backup
- 11. IMCOM SOLDIERS ~ FAMILIES ~ CIVILIANS We are THE ARMY’S HOME PROGRAM GENESIS • ACAP has been Army’s linchpin transition program for over 20 years • Unemployment rate for Iraq/Afghanistan-era veterans was 12.1% in 2011 while 8.7% for civilian sector; for veterans under 25, rate was over 30% • In 2011, the Army’s share of unemployment benefits was $514 million; in 2012, the military spent nearly $1 billion CONGRESSIONAL RESPONSE The Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act was signed into legislation November 21, 2011 • Sweeping overhaul fully implemented November 21, 2012 • Mandatory classroom instruction maximizes post-active duty life preparation • Reduces stress on the transitioning Service Member & family • Creates smoother transition from active duty to the civilian life • Emphasis on translating military skills into comparable business and industry language • Encourages Service Members to take charge of their futures Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP)
- 12. IMCOM SOLDIERS ~ FAMILIES ~ CIVILIANS We are THE ARMY’S HOME Army Transition Program Services Provided by ACAP Mandatory Requirements 5-Day Transition program encompassing: • Pre-separation Counseling: (NLT 12 months prior to separation) informs separating Soldiers about the transition process. Encourages maximum participation in preparation for post-active duty life. • DOL Employment Workshop: (NLT 9 months prior to separation) Focus on the mechanics of job hunting at this 3-day class administered by the US Dept. of Labor. •VA Benefits: (NLT 6 months prior to separation). Provides Soldiers with information outlining all resources and benefits available through the Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs. • Resume and Practice Interview Services: (NLT 5 months prior to separation) Staff assists Soldiers translate training into language recognized in civilian sector. • Financial Services/Budget: (NLT 4 months prior to separation) Provides financial counseling and instruction. Soldiers develop realistic post-active duty budget. • Individual Transition Plan: Documents individual Service Member’s completion track of transition requirements and outlines his/her plan for achieving post-active duty goals.
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- We have new rear 3ID leadership in place while the MG Abrams and CSM Watson are deployed.