NCCER has released a first-of-its-kind military credentialing portal as part of the Build Your Future (BYF) military initiative known as Hard Hat Heroes.
The Hard Hart Heroes Credentialing Portal allows veterans to receive NCCER credit for skills and training they already received while in the service. Each individual who meets the criteria can fill out an online application and submit documentation to be reviewed and potentially entered into the NCCER Registry System. This service is provided free of charge.
Currently, alignments are available for 10 Army military occupational specialty codes, and alignments for other military branches are in development. All alignments are developed in conjunction with military trainers and industry representatives.
In addition to helping veterans apply for civilian credentials, the task alignments were created to help employers understand and recognize skills service members already possess in various craft areas. They can also be utilized as training plans to upgrade veterans’ skills once they are hired. By aligning objectives from military training with NCCER’s curricula, these alignments serve as a military-to-construction guide for employers and their HR departments.
For more information, visit www.Nccer.org or call (888) 622-3720.
