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Call toSERVICE continued manufacturers' need for well-trained workers, and she thinks you have the recipe for success. But to get there, vets need to find JSI-Veterans their way to the right resources. Schueller leads a job seekers group focused on veterans at Fox Valley Technical College. "Vets need to realize they are not a job seeker like everyone else so I tell them they shouldn't act that way, " she says. "The majority of vets have no idea of what kind of career to pursue after service. Some go into law enforcement since it's similar to what they had been doing. We do a lot of advising and help them find something that fits. We talk about the area with the best career prospects, such as welding and CNC machining. for employees who follow directions, show up on time and work well together. "Those are all traits most veterans have honed through their military training, military vet of 21 years who repaired helicopters before transitioning into a management role. After leaving the military, she pursued a career in human resources. " says Schueller, a 10 | INSIGHT on Manufacturing • July 2012 For example, companies are looking " –Scott Lieburn, MPTC's dean of students Earlier this year, Fox Valley Technical College launched Job Search Investigation-Veterans to help all veterans find a job. JSI, which is facilitated by Ann Schueller, a 21-year military veteran, leads the free eight-week course on a variety of topics of interest to veterans looking for jobs. Some of the topics include: Preparing for a job search Defining a job search Working on cover letters and resumes Traditional job search and networking (including connecting with people who you served with) Researching military-friendly employers Interviewing and how to make the most of your military experience Mock interviews allowing participants to sell their military service to potential employers For more on the program, go to www.fvtc.edu/ jobsearchprograms. the increase and help them transition into the civilian workforce. FVTC's Student Employment Services has a Job Search Investigation-Veterans program, while Moraine Park Technical College will have a new Student Veterans of America Chapter in addition to a counselor that works with veterans with course selection and job searches. FVTC, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and Lakeshore Technical College already have student vet groups in place. "We need to be proactive – it's estimated we'll have more highest clip since World War II as the military continues its drawdown in Iraq and Afghanistan. The state of Wisconsin estimates that almost 5,000 vets will return each month to the civilian workforce for the remainder of 2012. Area technical colleges are gearing up to handle Veterans are entering the civilian workforce at the than 2 million vets come back in the next five years," says Scott Lieburn, MPTC's dean of students and a vet himself. "The majority of vets have no idea of what kind of career to pursue after service. Some go into law enforcement since it's similar to what they had been doing. We do a lot of advising and help them find something that fits. We talk about the area with the best career prospects, such as welding and CNC machining. are the hardest to fill and many recognize that returning vets who receive the appropriate training make excellent Manufacturers say welding and CNC machinist positions " www.insightonmfg.com