Staff veterans

Overview

This workgroup was tasked with reviewing UC’s role in regards to US military veteran employees including the availability and detail of resources and services offered
Additionally the current self-identification form was reviewed and assessed
Results showed that resources and services offered varied from location to location and that it is not known exactly how many veteran employees are on each campus or system-wide
Veterans come into civilian workforce at all levels with varied skill sets most of which are transferrable to civilian careers
Many veterans choose not to self-identify due to fear of stigmatization or negative stereotyping
Currently, the UC self-identification form is confusing at best

CUCSA recommendations

Update application and survey language for better clarification
Train campus recruiters and managers on how to explain the question “Am I a Protected Veteran” on the self identification form
Develop and implement a UC system-wide Veteran strategy, which could include a Veteran Employment Program to provide outreach, education/training, skills translation for external and internal staff and faculty
Communicate the value of the veteran recruitment strategy from both the system-wide and campus levels
Provide data on veteran populations system-wide and per campus
Create job descriptions that explicitly indicate skills and experience and include military codes that are relevant to the required skills and experience
Create a Veterans Mentorship Program to assist veterans with career development and to better understand UC career paths
Create a Veterans Social Group/Employee Resource Group to help provide internal support to veterans