December 9 , 2 016

Issue #7

E ver y Fr ida y

NEWS

San Antonio businesses or-ganizing to defend NAFTA under Trump administration

S.A. Business Journal │Dec 9

SA tech community comes out to honor its own at Tech Ti-tans Awards

S.A. Business Journal │Dec 8

Convicted criminals who want to work for city now have one less hurdle

FoxSanAntonio.com │Dec 8

San Antonio Tricentennial to support 1,300 full-time jobs

KSAT.com│Dec 7

City hires ex-Air Force general as new director for San Anto-nio International Airport

SA Business Journal │Dec 6

Texas Lowe's hires retired vet and his service dog, now an internet 'celebrity

MySA.com │Dec 5

Nissei plans to build $13M manufacturing plant on Brooks City Base

MySA.com │Dec 2

Job Leads

Technical Writer, IP Secure

This position requires the interpretation of various policies across the Intelligence Community and being able to articulate and form Air Force IT Security policy in support of the various Intel-ligence Community Directives (ICDs). Must have an active TS/SCI clearance or TS/ with SSBI

and Prior Technical Writing experience in the Intelligence Community or Military.

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Armed Security Officer, Federal Contactor

Responsible for protection of federally owned/leased facilities. Three years recent security ex-perience within the last 5 years, completion of a Police Officer’s Standard Training (POST), and/or three years Military recent experience on Active duty or Reserve or National Guard in

Intelligence, Infantry, Military Police or related training.

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Customer Service Representative , Aetna

Must be able to deal compassionately with Medicare beneficiaries on a one-on-one basis and focus on their needs through careful listening and patience. 1-3+ years of professional Custom-er Service experience . Flexibility to work an 8 hour shift any time during the office hours of 7

am to 7 pm.

$16/hr

Warehouse Worker, Staffing Agency

Must be familiar with forklift operations (no forklift certification needed)

Must be familiar with RF Scanners

Must have Inventory experience

Experience with pallet Jacks and staging

Employer is willing to work with justice involved veterans

$13/hr

IT Hardware Technician, Diversified Technical Services, Inc.

Work with the DTSI and Air Force System Administrators, Operations team, and Engineering team to assist in the planning, analysis, and implementation and sustaining of desktop tools/applications and their associated host servers and storage. Associates degree + 2 yrs

experience or HS/GED + 4 yrs experience, Security+ CE or higher, TS/SCI clearance

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PC/LAN Administrator, Webhead

Minimum- Associates Degree in Computer Science or related discipline with 5 or more years of experience in information systems concentrating in networks, servers and PC

systems management.

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Employer re ferra ls ava i lab le —Contact Eddie Rodriguez fo r more in fo rmat ion

Learn about the SA Job Club on page 10

Workforce Solutions Alamo

Workforce and Innovation and Oppor-

tunity Act (WIOA)

The Workforce and Innovation and Oppor-

tunity Act (WIOA) offers an integrated and

comprehensive range of services consisting

of Job Search , Work Experience, and

Training. These activities benefit employ-

ers, job seekers, and communities. Contact

information listed on page 6.

National Dislocated Workers (NDW)

The National Dislocated Worker grant pro-

vides eligible applicants from unexpected

layoff events, with WIOA employment and

training services. The NEG is intended to

temporarily expand capacity to serve dislo-

cated workers, including military service

members, and meet the increased demand

for WIOA employment, On the Job Training

as well as other training services, with a

purpose to reemploy laid off workers and

enhance their employability and earnings.

neg@wsalamo.org

Adaptive Construction Solutions

Adaptive Construction Solutions partners

with employers to develop skilled ironwork-

ers from qualified U.S. Military Veterans at

no cost to the Veteran. Veterans are em-

ployed, trained and join companies and

crews with other Veterans.

brittany.burton@acstexas.com

charles.bagnato@acstexas.com

acstexas.com

Rackspace Open Cloud Academy

Rackspace is targeting veterans for their

Cyber Security Track program at the Open

Cloud Academy. Training is 12 weeks and

prepares students for CompTIA Security+

and CISSP certifications.

SA Business Journal Project Quest

Open Cloud Academy

22 UN San Antonio Area Keepers

Non-profit organization aimed at raising

awareness and advocacy efforts around the

suicide epidemic among veterans. The

local chapter conducts frequent camarade-

rie events.

ChrystalV@22untilnone.org

22untilnone.org

Marine for Life, San Antonio Chapter

This profile is the LinkedIn "face" for the

San Antonio-area-ONLY element of the

Marine For Life Network. Marine For Life

(M4L) is the official Marine Corps effort to

expand and sustain a self-perpetuating,

Marine-friendly network that connects Ma-

rines with opportunities to pursue their post-

active-duty goals.

linkedin.com/in/sanantoniomarineforlife

Military Officer’s Association

The Alamo Chapter programs a wide varie-

ty of social functions throughout the year

including monthly luncheons/membership

meetings, an annual picnic and dinner

dances. Chapter members also participate

in Memorial Day and Veterans Day pro-

grams at Ft Sam Houston National Ceme-

tery, patient visitation at Audie Murphy VA

hospital and at Retiree Day events.

(210) 228-9955 alamomoaa.org

moaa-ac@sbcglobal.net

Reach Out, Actively Recruit! (R.O.A.R)

Local networking group holds mixers and

other events for recruiters and career pro-

fessionals. Over 2,000 members on

LinkedIn.

linkedin.com/groups/1836135/profile

San Antonio Coalition for

Veterans & Families

Monthly informational meetings on im-

portant topics that support the over 255

Veteran Service Providers (VSP) in the

community SACVF works to support ser-

vice members, Veterans and their family in

and around Bexar County and the Alamo

region of Texas.

sacvf.org

RP/6 –Community Support Team

The RP/6 Community Support Team (CST) is a cadre of volunteers committed to serv-ing both the military and the broader com-

munity. The team is comprised of veterans, military family members, and other commu-nity leaders who have a passion and desire

to engage with the military community.

RP6.org/programs/volunteer

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve

Department of Defense program that devel-

ops and promotes supportive work environ-

ments for Service members in the Reserve

components through outreach, recognition

and educational opportunities.

esgr.mil/volunteers/become-a-volunteer

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Training & On the Job Training

Volunteering

Networking Groups

Page 3 S.A. Veterans Job Club

Veteran's Legislative Briefing │Dec-10-Sat0900 – 1100 @ Wonderland of the Americas

Senator Jose Menendez

Stewards of Children for Military Families │Dec-10-Sat 0900 – 1200 @ UTSA Downtown Campus

Child Safe

Writing Your Federal Resume│Dec-13-14Various @ Virtual workshop

U.S. Office of Personnel Management

Walzem Center Job Fair │Dec-15-Thur 0900 – 1300 @ 4615 Walzem Road

Workforce Solutions Alamo

Winter Wonderland Health Fair │Dec-17-Sat 1000 – 1500 @ 1300 N Main Ave

San Antonio Metro Health Services

GET CONNECTED

Calendars

Workforce Solutions Alamo

www.milcityusa.org

Bexar County Veterans Office

Twitter

@TxVeteransROC1 Texas Veterans Commission

@WSASanAntonio Workforce Solutions Alamo

@BexarCountyVSO Bexar County Veterans Office

@GraceAfterFire Grace After Fire

EVENTS

Submit events to

SAVetsJobClub@gmail.com

Construction

1. Adaptive Construction Solutions

2. Zachary

3. Turner

4. Holt Cat

Call Centers

1. Alorica

2. Time Warner Cable

Financial

1. USAA

2. Frost Bank

3. RBFCU

4. Chase

Health

1. South Texas VA Healthcare System

2. San Antonio Military Medical Center

3. University Hospital

4. Baptist Health System

5. Southwest General Hospital

Hospitality

1. Omni

2. Marriot

3. Hyatt

Information Technology

1. Rackspace

2. Y&L Consulting Inc.

Logistics

1. Glazer

2. Amazon

3. UPS

4. Fed Ex

Manufacturing

1. Texas Toyota Plant

2. HVHC

Energy

1. CPS Energy

2. Valero Energy

3. Halliburton

4. Baker Hughes

5. Weatherford

Retail

1. Lowes

2. Home Depot

3. H-E-B

Security

1. Securitas

2. G4S

3. Allied Barton

Public Services

1. Texas Workforce Commission

2. Texas Veterans Commission

3. Texas Parks & Wildlife

4. Texas Juvenile Justice Department

5. Social Security Administration

Staffing Agencies

1. Stability Staffing

2. Volt VMC

3. Accenture

4. Tri-Starr Group

5. Malone Staffing Solutions

Aerospace/Aviation

1. Boeing

2. VT San Antonio Aerospace

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Employers by Sector

Search Engines

State Govt.

www.workintexas.com

www.socrates.twc.state.tx.us

Private/For Profit

www.Indeed.com

www.linkup.com

Housing Assistance

Family Endeavors—The Veteran Services

program offers Homelessness Prevention &

Stabilization services to veterans and their

families.

SAM Ministires—Veterans’ Housing and Sta-

bility program services qualifying, low income

Veterans with rental assistance and rapid re-

housing services.

Buying Home/Land

Texas Veterans Land Board—Provides loans

to Texas veterans for the purchase of land, and

other veterans' housing assistance programs.

Jim.Mickler@glo.texas.gov

Career Exploration

DOL Occupational Handbook—Department

of Labor website

Texas Reality Check—An online tool created

by the Texas Workforce Commission to help

students plan their career and set realistic goals

in terms of income vs. education required.

Salary/Pay Information

Texaswages.com—Texas Workforce Commis-

sion. Public database containing wage infor-

mation on Texas occupations.

Glassdoor.com Private company offering re-

views and wage information.

Resume Tools

Texas Skills To Work — Designed by the

Texas Workforce Commission to help you use

your military experience to transition to a job

you already know how to do in the civilian work-

force.

Tagcrowd.com — A web application for visual-

izing word frequencies in any text by creating

what is popularly known as a word cloud, text

cloud or tag cloud. Paste your resume and/or

job description to visualize keyword trend.

Onetonline.com — Military Crosswalk Search.

Job Search Tips

Jayobi.com — An informative website that

features a video series covering the job search

process.

Starting a business

CHASE Veterans Business Development

Program — The programs provide a one-stop

shop for military personnel and veterans to

obtain information and link to resources to start

and expand their small business.

Department of Veteran Affairs

VA Healthcare Registration—Register here to

initiate VA healthcare services.

eBenefits—Central access point to VA bene-

fits.

My Health-e Vet—Online Application created

by VA to help veterans manage healthcare

services. Order your refills, schedule appoint-

ments and access your medical records.

Financial Planning

David Sherman, AFC®— Financial Coach -

CFPB Financial Coaching Program @ St.

Philips College.

Transportation

Call-A-Ride 4 Vets— Provides free transporta-

tion for veterans.

Military Records

National Archives —Order military records

such as your DD-214, replacement medals and

medical.

Unemployment Benefits

Texas Workforce Commission—Apply for

Unemployment Insurance online.

Schools

College Credit 4 Heroes—Started in 2008 by

the Texas Workforce Commission to help

award veterans college credit for military expe-

rience.

Alamo Community Colleges District

Palo Alto College

San Antonio College

Northwest Vista College

Northeast Lakeview College

Public Universities

University of Texas at San Antonio

Texas A&M San Antonio

Texas State at San Marcos

Private/Non-Profit Universities

Our Lady Of The Lake University

St. Mary’s University

RESOURCES

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Directories

Funds for Veterans Assistance

TEX VET

211 Texas

Workforce Solutions Alamo, WSA

WSA is part of the Texas Workforce Commission statewide net-

work responsible for providing services for employers and job

seekers. We have five workforce centers throughout the city.

These centers are equipped with computer labs and frequently

host recruiting events. The best way to learn about all the different

services available is to attend an orientation session and by regis-

tering on www.workintexas.com. Call or visit your nearest center

to find out when the nest session is scheduled.

Northeast 4615 Walzem Rd #100, San Antonio, TX 78218

(210) 822-7640

Northwest 1499 Hillcrest Dr, San Antonio, TX 78228

(210) 438-0581

West 7008 Marbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78227

(210) 438-0581

East 4535 East Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78220

(210) 581-0190

South 6723 S Flores St # 100, San Antonio, TX 78221

(210) 928-3985

Other Locations │info@wsalamo.org

www.workforcesolutionsalamo.org

National Veterans Outreach Program (NVOP)

American GI Forum Non-profit organization assisting veterans with housing and em-

ployment services.

Contact: Outreach Coordinator, Roy Martinez

(210) 447-0120 │RMartinez@nvop-sa.org│www.agif-nvop.org

Texas Veterans Commission, TVC

TVC is a sate agency dedicated to serving veterans through four

program areas; claims representation, education, Funds for Veter-

ans’ Assistance and employment services. The employment pro-

gram services are carried out by Veteran Career Advisors (VCA),

these representatives are veterans themselves and are stationed

at each of the five workforce centers.

Services:

Intensive services Converting military occupation to civilian occupations for re-

sume and job search Job matching and referrals Resume assistance Employer outreach Job search workshops Vocational guidance Labor market information

Referrals to training

Contact: Joe Ramirez │Jose.Ramirez@tvc.texas.gov

Family Career Advisor, FCA

The FCA is a TVC program that serves military/veteran spouses and dependents. The FCA provides the same services listed

above.

Contact: Patrick Driscoll │Patrick.Driscoll@tvc.texas.gov

www.tvc.texas.gov

Goodwill Veterans, VRCC

Non-profit organization assisting veterans with job search.

Good Careers Centers & Good Careers Acade-my informational seminars

Assessments of military skills that transfer to civilian work Résumé preparation and interview skills Job search and matching assistance

Contact: Jennifer Ortega │JOrtega@goodwillsa.org

www.goodwillsa.org/services/vetcenter

Employment Assistance

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Veteran Recruitment Appointment

Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA) is an excepted authori-

ty that allows agencies, to appoint eligible veterans without com-

petition. If you:

are in receipt of a campaign badge for service during a war or in a campaign or expedition; OR

are a disabled veteran, OR are in receipt of an Armed forces Service Medal for participa-

tion in a military operation, OR are a recently separated veteran (within the last 3

years), AND separated under honorable conditions (this means an honor-

able or general discharge), you are VRA eligible.

You can be appointed under this authority at any grade level up to

and including a GS-11 or equivalent. This is an excepted service

appointment. After successfully completing 2 years, you will be

converted to the competitive service. Veterans' preference applies

when using the VRA authority.

There is no limit to the number of times you can apply under VRA

www.fedshirevets.gov/job/shav

Fidelity Bonding

The fidelity bonding service helps at-risk job applicants get and

keep a job. TWC and the Workforce Development Boards offer

free fidelity bonding services to reduce employers’ concerns

about hiring at-risk job applicants who cannot be bonded through

other sources. For this bonding, Union Insurance Group issues an

insurance policy that protects the employer against employee acts

of dishonesty such as larceny, embezzlement, and theft.

Either the job applicant or the prospective employer can request

bonding through any Workforce Solutions office. If the applicant is

eligible, bonding coverage is effective immediately following certi-

fication or on the applicant’s first day of work once certified.

The bond will be mailed to the employer and is issued for six

months. After that, employers may purchase a transfer bond for

an additional six months at the insurance company’s discretion.

Eventually, the employee may become permanently bondable.

www.twc.state.tx.us/jobseekers/fidelity-bonding

Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal income tax

benefit administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for

employers who hire individuals from specified target popula-

tions. WOTC reduces a business’s federal tax liability, serving as

an incentive to select job candidates who may be disadvantaged

in their efforts to find employment.

www.twc.state.tx.us/businesses/work-opportunity-tax-credit

Hiring Incentives

Veteran Target Groups Maximum

Tax Credit

Disabled veterans with a service-connected

disability who have been unemployed for at

least six months

$9,600

Veterans who have been unemployed for at

least six months $5,600

Disabled veterans with a service-connected

disability $4,800

Veterans receiving Supplemental Nutrition

Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits $2,400

Veterans who have been unemployed for at

least four weeks

$2,400

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You Tube

Texas Workforce Commission

USA Jobs

Department of Labor

San Antonio—New Braunfels Metro Statistical Area

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Gender Era of Service

Age

*All estimates in thousands Civilian Labor Force Employed Unemployed Rate

October 2016 1,121.5 1,080.2 41.3 3.7%

September 2016 1,130.0 1,084.1 45.9 4.1%

October 2015 1,105.5 1,063.9 41.7 3.8%

www.tracer2.com/admin/uploadedpublications/1729_sanantoniomsa.pdf

Source: U.S. Census, 2014 American Community Survey, San Antonio MSA, www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/

Education

Demographics

24.4%

32.3% 34.3%

8.3%4.3%

Gulf War(9/2001 or

later)

Gulf War(8/1990 to

8/2001)

Vietnam Korean War World WarII

85.7%

14.3%

Male Female

12.3%

32.8%

21.8%17.8%

15.3%

18 to 34years

35 to 54years

55 to 64years

65 to 74years

75 yearsand over

5.2%

19.7%

41.1%34.0%

Less thanhigh school

graduate

Highschool

graduate(includes

equivalency)

Somecollege or

associate'sdegree

Bachelor'sdegree or

higher

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*Fastest growing occupations with employment greater than or equal to 500 in 2014

Source: www.tracer2.com/?PAGEID=67&SUBID=114

Fastest Growing Occupations (Projected)

Click here to view Alamo Workforce Targeted Demand Occupations List

Occupational Title Annual Average

Employment 2014 Annual Average

Employment 2024 Annual

Wage 2015

Computer & Information Systems Managers 1,180 1,570 $145,510

Software Developers, Applications 4,740 6,560 $100,677

Nurse Practitioners 650 970 $98,492

Computer Systems Analysts 2,620 3,570 $93,561

Physician Assistants 610 860 $91,059

Operations Research Analysts 1,010 1,470 $89,166

Information Security Analysts 1,190 1,700 $85,483

Speech-Language Pathologists 1,280 1,700 $74,830

Occupational Therapy Assistants 500 680 $72,601

Physical Therapist Assistants 780 1,100 $72,107

Web Developers 850 1,190 $64,456

Healthcare Social Workers 760 1,010 $55,509

Industrial Machinery Mechanics 1,830 2,580 $50,794

Bus & Truck Mechanics & Diesel Engine Specialists 2,270 3,130 $45,195

Health Technologists & Technicians, All Other 930 1,250 $39,093

Surgical Technologists 1,010 1,340 $38,846

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation & Serving Workers 7,720 10,380 $34,514

Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 1,490 1,990 $34,323

Medical Assistants 5,720 7,570 $29,000

Veterinary Technologists & Technicians 980 1,310 $28,179

Physical Therapist Aides 550 750 $24,428

Cooks, Restaurant 9,330 13,100 $22,152

Home Health Aides 4,710 6,400 $21,852

Combined Food Preparation & Serving Workers, Incl. Fast Food 27,640 37,470 $18,346

Personal Care Aides 22,580 30,270 $17,674

San Antonio—New Braunfels Metro Statistical Area

About the S.A. Job Club

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Employers

You are a critical piece to the transition. Our goal is to provide employment opportunities that

specifically target what our veterans are searching for.

Send us an email today to find out if your positions are a good match for our Job Club.

Veterans & Families

This weekly bulletin was designed for you. It aims to provide you with resources that are relevant to

the job search and the transition from military to civilian life.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you'd like to see something added or have any questions.

Veteran & Community Service Organizations

Our helping community is a big reason why San Antonio is called “Military City USA”. We depend on you to help tackle barriers and to guide us in the right direction.

We want to know about your programs, upcoming events and volunteer opportunities!

Please see contact information on the following page

Veterans, 279

Employers, 30

VSO/CSO, 92

Distribution List

S.A. Veterans Job Club Bulletin, November 2016

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Our Mission

The Texas Veterans Leadership Program is a Texas Workforce Commission resource

and referral network connecting returning veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan with the

resources and tools they need to lead productive lives.

Texas Veterans Leadership Program

Transi t ion Ass istance

Finding Resources

Accessing Benefits

Job Search

Bryan Rauch, Alamo & Midd le Rio Grande area

Veteran Resource & Referral Specialist

Counties: Dimmit , Edwards, K inney, La Sal le, Maver ick ,

Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Zavala—Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar,

Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr,

Medina, Wilson

4615 Walzem Road,

San Antonio, TX 78218

O: 210-822-7640 ext 1648

C: 210-422-7069

E: bryan.rauch@twc.state.tx.us

Eduardo “Eddie” Rodriguez, Alamo area

Veteran Resource & Referral Specialist

Counties: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar , Comal , Fr io , Gi l les-

pie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, Wilson

6723 S. Flores,

San Antonio, TX 78221

O: 210-582-1726

C: 210-288-7349

E:eduardo.rodriguez@twc.state.tx.us

S.A. Job Club bulletin is prepared by: Eduardo Rodriguez

TWC Disclaimer: The information and views expressed in this bulletin are those of the

author only and do not constitute in any way an official position, policy, or pronounce-

ment of the Texas Workforce Commission.

Contact :