2012 Center for Energy Workforce Development Summit November 14-16, 2012 Crystal Gateway Marriott Arlington, VA

Troops to Energy Jobs Initiative Sponsors 3

Troops to Energy Jobs Initiative began in July 2011 and will be complete in Early Spring 2013 Six pilot companies - AEP, APS, PG&E, Dominion, and Southern, and National Grid Lessons Learned from Pilot serves as the foundation for the National Template Roll-out National Template in early January 2013 Work with Pilot Companies, Sponsors, and CEWD members to scale National Template Overall Summary of Troops to Energy Jobs Initiative 4

Objectives of Troops Initiative: Help Companies share best practices and learn from each other Build relationships with key connection points in military, other government agencies, and pipeline organizations that provide support Veterans Create a National Template that provides a blueprint for utilities companies to create a strategic plan and implement strategies to build a pipeline and retain a military workforce Overview of Troops Initiative 5

The National Template consists of the following major sections:  Business Case for Hiring Veterans  Assessment of Current Practices and Policies  Strategic Planning  Implementing Strategic Plan  Tracking and Measuring Progress Overview of National Template 6

National Template 7 Define drivers for military hiring Develop strategies and actions Define goals and metrics Plan Make it easier for veterans to find our jobs and to translate their skills and training Accelerate the time to get required credentials or degrees Provide full value for military training and experience when hiring Create a military friendly environment within the compa ny Implement Track goals Evaluate results and make improvements Measure progress

The National Template also consists of: Action Steps for Companies Tools, Templates and Resources to Help to Implement a Strategic Troops to Energy Jobs Initiative Promising Practices in Military Outreach, Recruitment, and Retention Overview of National Template 8

Troops to Energy Jobs Initiative Tools and Resources Sample of Resources and Tools Available:  Troops to Energy Jobs Website  Toolkit on How to Work with Colleges on Prior Learning Credit  Toolkit and Curriculum for Veteran Work Ready Boot Camp  CEWD Workforce Development Scorecard  Best Practices in HR Policies and Practices Toolkit

Connecting Veterans To Rewarding Energy Careers For more information, contact: Mindy Feldbaum Lead Consultant, TEJ Center for Energy Workforce Development 701 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C