1. Employment Support Program
Illinois
National Guard
Employment Support Program 1

2. Employment Support Program
Helps bridge the gap between the military job seeker and the employer
Provides employment assistance to job seekers
National Guard Service Members, Family Members
Unemployed, Under employed, looking to make their next career move
Career counseling for job seekers
Personal career planning, resume/cover letter writing, interview prep, job search techniques, and translating military skills

3. Job Seeker Assistance
Primary focus is assisting Illinois National Guard Service Members, Veterans and Family Members (SMVFMs) in finding career employment opportunities through individual counseling, web-based application programs, job fairs, employment assistance agencies and established employer relationships
Provide employment preparation assistance
Reach out to National Guard Unit Commanders and SMVFMs within the State of Illinois to ensure all are kept informed and involved on employment services and opportunities
Refer qualified National Guard SMVFMs to employers

4. Job Search Preparation
What I Can Do For You!!
Ask Clarifying Guidance Questions
What career / job is the job seeker interested in?
Dream Job?
Experience?
Education?
Resume Preparation Assistance
How to Interview
How to Dress
Job Fair Preparation

5. Employer Interaction
Liaison with employers to assist in their recruitment efforts
Participate in employer outreach meetings and events and invite employers to participate in Employer Engagement Events at local armories and other venues
Increase employer awareness on the value of hiring skilled and trained members of the National Guard SMVFMs

6. Federal Employment Getting into a Federal Job
USAJobs is not the only place to find federal employment
Understand the federal job search from start to interview
Federal resumes are much different than civilian
Understanding veterans preference and the multiple ways to apply within the system

7. Employment Support POC
Thomas Korth – Program Support Specialist, Amyx Inc.
National Guard Employment Support Program Contractor
Camp Lincoln, Springfield

8. ESP Web Page

9. Questions??