1. LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATION
ELEMENT 5
PG. 122

2. Agenda Purpose Credentialing Licensure Certification Apprenticeships
GI Bill Utilization
Resources
Resource Websites
Summary
Questions

3. Purpose
To inform the service members of the importance of credentialing programs and how they can be a valuable aid when job searching.

4. Credentialing There are two primary types of credentialing Licensure
Granted by governing bodies
State or federal laws define the standards
Licenses are typically mandatory
Certification
Non-Governmental agencies may grant certificates
Qualifications are set by professional associations or by industry.
Certifications is typically an optional credential

5. Apprenticeships Paid, relevant workplace experiences
Opportunities to develop skills that employer’s value
Provide affordable paths to good jobs and ultimately, careers

6. GI Bill Utilization
Information on eligibility for benefit programs can be found at as well as documents and forms which will aid school officials
Can be used for certificate programs and licensing and certification tests
VA can only pay for the cost of the tests and not other fees connected with obtaining a license or certification

7. Resources Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
MGIB for exams fees and apprenticeship training
VA Veterans Education Assistance Program
VA Chapter 31 – Vocational Rehabilitation
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
Community Based Organizations (CBO)
Veteran Service Organizations (VSO)
Local Funding (includes County and City)

8. Resource Websites www.onetonline.org/

9. Summary Two types of Credentialing Licensure and Certification
Apprenticeships - Opportunities to develop skills that employer’s value
GI Bill Utilization - Can be used for certificate programs and licensing and certification tests

10. QUESTIONS???