2. 2 “From the front lines to the power lines.”

3. Pilot Companies 3

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5.  Veterans have the technical and employability skills valued by energy companies  Some skill sets are directly transferrable (e.g. Security Officer)  Most Veterans have some level of college credit for their training and experience  We are also focusing on the Guard and Reserves Why the focus on Veterans? 5

6.  Outreach, support, and coaching for Veterans ready to enter jobs now and for those needing some additional education  Accelerated Career Pathways and Stackable Credentials that recognize prior training  Employer processes and policies aligned to fit Veterans needs Program Components 6

7.  In-person and virtual coaches are available  Can help with matching military skills to those needed in the energy industry  Knowledgeable on credit recommendations  Available to help with writing resumes and applying for open positions Career Coaching 7

8. Plant Operator Electrical Technician Mechanical Technician Instrument & Control Technician Alternate Fuel Technicians Lineworker Substation Technician Engineering Technician Relay Technician Natural Gas Technology Business Fundamentals Teamwork Following Directions Planning, Organizing & Scheduling Problem Solving Decision Making Ethics Employability & Entrepreneurship Skills Working with Basic Hand & Power Tools & Technology Mathematics Locating, Reading & Using Information Writing Listening Speaking Engineering & Technology Critical & Analytical Thinking Science Information Technology Interpersonal Skills IntegrityProfessionalismReputationMotivation Dependability & Reliability Self- Development Flexibility & Adaptability Ability To Learn Non-Nuclear Generation (Coal, Natural Gas, Oil, Hydro, Solar, Wind, Biofuel, Geothermal) Nuclear Generation Electric Transmission & Distribution Gas Transmission & Distribution Tier 5 – Industry-Specific Technical Competencies Safety Awareness Industry Principles & Concepts Environmental Laws & Regulations Quality Control & Continuous Improvement Troubleshooting Tier 4 – Industry-Wide Technical Competencies Tier 3 – Workplace Competencies Tier 2 – Academic Competencies Tier 1 – Personal Effectiveness Competencies Tier 6-8 – Occupation-Specific Competencies Energy Competency Model: Generation, Transmission & Distribution

9. Energy Competency Tier Model for Skilled Technician Positions in Energy Efficiency, Energy Generation and Energy Transmission and Distribution Stackable Credentials Tier 6–8 Job Specific Skills/Credentials Associate Degree Boot Camp / Apprenticeship for College Credit Accelerated Associate Degree Tier 4–5 Industry Fundamentals Energy Industry Fundamentals Certificate Tier 1–3 Basic Training National Career Readiness Certificate and other WorkKeys assessments Occupation-Specific Requirements Occupation-Specific Technical Occupation-Specific Knowledge Areas Industry-Specific Technical Industry-Wide Technical Workplace Requirements Academic Requirements Personal Effectiveness

10.  Many technical positions in the energy industry require an associate’s degree  Community colleges will ensure that key jobs for industry employers will be filled by highly qualified Veterans  Can credit for prior learning and experience in the military  As a result of earning credentials, Veterans will have the skills and competencies needed for energy careers Role of Community Colleges 10

11.  Engineers  Line workers  Plant operators  Technicians  Pipefitters/pipelayers/welders  Security officers In Demand Positions 11

12. Click here Troops to Energy Jobs Video 12

13.  Go to the Troops to Energy Jobs website at: www.troopstoenergyjobs.com www.troopstoenergyjobs.com  Explore in-demand careers  Contact a career coach  Utilize the job tools available in Kuder Journey Next Steps 13

14. Connecting Veterans To Rewarding Energy Careers For more information, contact: NAME TITLE COMPANY ADDRESS PHONE EMAIL COMPANY WEBSITE