LMI Field Guide for Veterans

Using online tools to assist veterans seeking work

Overview:

1.) Military SOC codes can identify skill sets

2.) O*Net and Skill Explorer can identify civilian jobs that utilize similar skills

3.) My Skills My Future can identify local training opportunities

O*NET Onlinewww.onetonline.org

Find Veteran’s prior job description using ‘search’

Military occupations start with ‘major SOC group’ 55

NOTE: a general job search may bring up opportunities in

different industries!

A search for “aircraft” found job titles in the following industries:Engineering,Education,Arts/Design, Sales,Maintenance/Repair,Production,Transportation/Material Moving, &Military

Click occupation title to see job summary

Skill sets are listed as “duties”55-3011.00 - Air Crew Members

Perform in-flight duties to ensure the successful completion of combat, reconnaissance, transport, and search and rescue missions. Duties include operating aircraft communications and detection equipment, including establishing satellite linkages and jamming enemy communications capabilities; conducting pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight inspections of onboard equipment; operating and maintaining aircraft weapons and defensive systems; operating and maintaining aircraft in-flight refueling systems; executing aircraft safety and emergency procedures; computing and verifying passenger, cargo, fuel, and emergency and special equipment weight and balance data; and conducting cargo and personnel drops.

Advanced Search function

Browse by “Skills”

Choose skill level to search

Choose skill category

View occupations where that skill is a crucial requirement

Click occupational title to show what tasks are common

Scroll down to “Job Openings” field

Enter “Wisconsin”

View current job openings

Explore training opportunities

View training opportunities

Another approach: crosswalk

Enter military branch and occupational experience

View job titles that match and click on desired match

Summary page: job openings / training links at bottom of page

Skill Explorerwww.skillexplorer.wisconsin.gov

Enter job experience and search for matches

Select job title that matches your desired occupation

Typical wages, education requirements, and openings

Choose selection

View typical tasks, openings

Click “Skills & Education” to compare current / selected job

Click “Open Jobs” to view current openings

Wisconsin’s WORKnetwww.worknet.wisconsin.gov

“Job Seeker”: search by county, occupation, employer, openings

Various Job Search Sites,local, state, or national

2012-2014 WI projected growth in the following occupations

(prepared by WITS - Office of Economic Advisors)

Further information is available via WORKnet in the Data Analyst:Query for projections

Occupation Number of openings (2012-2014)

Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 13,119

Production Occupations 8,688

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 4,888

Business and Financial Operations Occupations 4,527

Personal Care and Service Occupations 4,459

Healthcare Support Occupations 2,590

Career One Stop, Veteran’s pagewww.careeronestop.org

Several helpful links

Veteran’s Re-employmentRecorded Presentation

My Next Move For VeteransRecorded Presentation

Questions or Comments

Sal Serio

salvatore.serio@dwd.wisconsin.gov

Phone: (608) 266-2069