Using Evaluation of Past Military Training and
Experience, Towards a Current Credential For
Employment Opportunities
Rick Donovan, CBSP, GCDF
October 6th, 2015
Promoting a flexible, innovative, and effective workforce system within the State of Michigan.
Priority of Service/ WIOA/ Training
 Priority of service requirements for eligible veterans and spouses continue under WIOA.
 WIOA has several provisions which codify practices to support military and veteran
communities:
– Expands National Dislocated Worker Grants eligibility to areas that have higher
than average demand for services from dislocated members of Armed Forces
and other eligible individuals.
 Six measures for serving adults and dislocated workers:
– Employed 2nd quarter after exit
– Employed 4th quarter after exit
– 6-Month Median Earnings
– Skill Attainment
– Credential Attainment
– Effectiveness of Services to Employers
ACE Military Guide
Joint Services Transcripts
Community College of the Air Force
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U.S. Army
U.S. Marine Corps
U.S. Navy
Coast Guard
National Guard
U.S. Air Force
Air National Guard
Joint Services Transcript (JST)
JST Explanation Video
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https://www.youtube.com/wa
tch?v=TvB68QjCV3Y
JST Website
Sample Transcripts
http://jointservicetranscript.co
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Recent Legislation Concerning ACE and
Joint Services Transcript Evaluation
Michigan Public Community Colleges
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House Bill 5036 (2014)
Public Act 483 of 2014
(Effective: 4/13/2015)
Michigan Public Universities
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House Bill 4060 (2015)
Public Act 44 of 2015
(Effective: 9/7/2015)
What the Legislation Does
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Public Act 483 of 2014 (Effective 4/13/2015)
Sec. 123b.
(1) The board of trustees shall ensure that the
community college does all of the following in its
admission application process if it knows that an
applicant for admission is currently serving, or has
ever served, as a member of the military, the national
guard, or the military reserves:
(a) Inform the applicant that he or she may receive
academic credit for college-level training and
education he or she received while serving in the
military.
(b) Inform the applicant that he or she may submit a
transcript of his or her college-level military training
and education to the community college.
(c) If the applicant submits a transcript described in
subdivision (b), evaluate that transcript and notify the
applicant of what transfer credits are available to the
applicant from the community college for his or her
college-level military training and education.
(2) As used in this section, "transcript" includes a joint
services transcript prepared for the applicant under
the American council on education registry of credit
recommendations.
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Public Act No. 44 of 2015 (Effective 9/7/2015)
Sec. 275b.
(1) Each public university receiving funds under section
236 shall ensure that the public university does all of
the following in its admission application process if it
knows that an applicant for admission is currently
serving, or has ever served, as a member of the
military, the national guard, or the military reserves:
(a) Inform the applicant that he or she may receive
academic credit for college-level training and
education he or she received while serving in the
military.
(b) Inform the applicant that he or she may submit a
transcript of his or her college-level military training
and education to the public university.
(c) If the applicant submits a transcript described in
subdivision (b), evaluate that transcript and notify the
applicant of what transfer credits are available to the
applicant from the public university for his or her
college-level military training and education.
(2) As used in this section, “transcript” includes a joint
services transcript prepared for the applicant under
the American council on education registry of credit
recommendations.
Importance of JST Evaluation
 In most cases it is simply the difference between having
a High School Diploma and “Some” College.
 Helps document military training and experience onto a
college transcript or in some cases a credential for
employment opportunities.
 Information age job application process or “If applicable
please attach an official college transcript” (State and
Federal Job application process).
 Priority of Service for Veterans in training funds.
 Credential Rates.
Stewardship of Training Funds and
JST Evaluation
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Michigan National Guard Tuition Assistance
Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA)
WIOA
Department of Labor Training Grants, Etc.
Various Forms of the GI Bill ( Montgomery, Post
9/11, Vocational Rehabilitation)
 Skilled Trades Training Fund
Apprenticeship Programs for
Veterans
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Helmets to Hardhats is a national, nonprofit program that connects National Guard,
Reserve, retired and transitioning active-duty military service members with skilled training
and quality career opportunities in the construction industry. Most career opportunities
offered by the program are connected to federally-approved apprenticeship training
programs. www.helmetstohardhats.org
Veterans in Piping is an apprenticeship program that offers high-quality skills training and
jobs in the pipe trades to US veterans and active duty military personnel preparing to leave
the service. Participants enroll in accelerated 18-week courses in welding and/or HVACR
service. Participants also earn industry-recognized certifications as a part of their education.
www.uavip.org
The Painters and Allied Trades Veterans Program assists transitioning veterans from
military service to civilian careers in the finishing trades industry. The International Union of
Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) is dedicated to providing service men and women the
tools necessary to be successful in a rewarding career in construction. www.pat-vp.org
Many of these programs have signed Articulation Agreements with numerous Michigan
Community Colleges.
ACE National Guide for Workforce
Training
 Ace Transcript for Workforce Training College Credit
Recommendations
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http://www2.acenet.edu/credit/?fuseaction=browse.main
 ACE has evaluated skilled trades training programs
 Large Employer Training Programs (Walmart, Disney,
McDonalds, Starbucks, Dale Carnegie, Skillsoft)
 Same process as JST. Simply get transcript if
applicable and send to a college or university for
evaluation
ACE National Guide for Workforce
Training
Michigan College and University
Fast Track Programs
Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency List
Some Examples
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Kirtland Community College (Roscommon) Military Police Basic Training Program (MPBTP)
The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) has developed a basic military police
training program specific to military police veterans who are interested in transitioning to civilian policing.
MPBTP offers qualifying military police veterans the option of attending a seven-week (280 hour) basic police
training academy, rather than the full course of study. Curriculum includes legal matters, patrol procedures,
detention, police skills, traffic and special operations. Any military police veteran interested in this program must
meet all MCOLES pre-employment standards, including passing the physical fitness test and the reading/writing
examination.
Ferris State University (Big Rapids) Patriot Express Criminal Justice Program
This program reduces the time to receive a degree for Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) students. The
Patriot Express program modifies how and when the criminal justice curriculum is completed by IAVA students
using accelerated scheduling and a variety of alternative structures for course completion. This includes
awarding credit for military training and life/work experience and allows IAVA students to complete the bachelor
of science degree on the generalist track in two-and-a-half years. Grand Valley State University (Allenwood)
Military Police Basic Training Program (MPBTP)
This program offers qualifying military police veterans the option of attending a 280-hour basic police training
academy, rather than the full course of study. Curriculum includes legal matters, patrol procedures, detention,
police skills, traffic and special operations. Any military police veteran interested in this program must meet all
MCOLES pre-employment standards, including passing the physical fitness test and the reading/writing
examination.
http://www.michiganveterans.com/Home/Education-Summary/Fast-Track-to-your-Education/Fast-TrackPrograms
State of Michigan License and
Certification Legislation for Veterans
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Military Truck Driver to CDL
Military Medic/Corpsman to EMT/Paramedic
Security Guard License
Plumber
Electrician
Waiver of fees for initial license for numerous
occupations through Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs
Where Do I Find These Resources?
River of Opportunity
1) BSP Process
2) Growth and Leverage of Partnerships
3) Synergy of success: Work to share and duplicate
success
Questions?
Thank you
Rick Donovan, CBSP, GCDF
Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program Specialist
248-276-5991
donovanr@michigan.gov
Promoting a flexible, innovative, and effective workforce system within the State of Michigan.