At Swords to Plowshares, veterans work one-on-one with our Employment & Training Program staff to address their individual needs, overcome obstacles to employment, and determine a long-term career plan. We provide job placement assistance and vocational training programs to help veterans translate their skills and train for new careers in high-growth, high-wage careers in the civilian sector. We offer employers Job brokering services, including recruitment and onboarding veterans Employer-Driven Curriculum (EDC) training Strategic hiring events Dual customer service approach Cultural competency training and accreditation for HR personnel

1. Process Time: Approximately 3-4 Months
The Employer Driven Curriculum (EDC) approach is best utilized when an employer has a minimum of 15 highly skilled
positions that they need to fill. The EDC model includes collaborating with a local training resource, such as a
community college, to produce a condensed and tailored curriculum that is delivered to a cohort of veterans. A Swords
staff member serves as the Project Manager and leads the recruitment effort which may include internal recruitment,
utilizing a social media campaign, reaching out to our veteran network and community partners. Swords pre-screens all
veterans prior to enrollment which may include meeting one-on-one, assessing skills and background, testing,
and mock interviews.
employment@stp-sf.org ⋅ www.swords-to-plowshares.org
Main Office 1060 Howard Street ⋅ San Francisco, CA 94103 ⋅ (415) 252-4788
East Bay Office 2719 Telegraph Avenue ⋅ Oakland, CA 94612 ⋅ (510) 844-7500
Employer Driven Curriculum (EDC)
Employer Driven Curriculum (EDC) Process
Develop curriculum, on-the-job training
plan, wage progression schedule, and
identify credentials to be earned
Classroom, training facilities,
instructional equipment and
supplies are secured
Employer meets with Swords
to determine number of
positions, timeline, skill
requirements, job duties, and
who will administer training
Notify veterans of acceptance
into EDC cohort
Swords identifies, recruits
and pre-screens potential
veteran participants
Testing of veterans for
EDC cohort
Swords Job Developer works
with veteran on challenges
identified by employer
Track and report
outcomes to evaluate
program progress and
make changes as needed
If hired, employer completes
Employment Verification
If not hired, employer
provides feedback to the
Swords Job Developer
Deliver curriculum and begin
on-the-job training
Swords provides supportive
services to retain veterans
during training

2. Process Time: Approximately 1 Month
Job Brokering is best utilized when an employer has one or two open positions. The employer will
partner with a Swords Job Developer to understand the employment needs and company culture.
The Job Developer will deliver resumes of pre-screened and qualified veterans, and help the
employer throughout the hiring process.
employment@stp-sf.org ⋅ www.swords-to-plowshares.org
Main Office 1060 Howard Street ⋅ San Francisco, CA 94103 ⋅ (415) 252-4788
East Bay Office 2719 Telegraph Avenue ⋅ Oakland, CA 94612 ⋅ (510) 844-7500
Job Brokering
Swords Job Developer works
with veteran on challenges
identified by employer
Track and report
outcomes to evaluate
program progress and
make changes as needed
We begin by meeting with an employer
to understand their culture, hiring
process, and open positions
Swords identifies and pre-screens
qualified veteran candidates
Employer sets up an interview
with the veteran
Employer notifies veteran
of hiring decision
When hired, employer
completes Employment
Verification
If not hired, employer
provides feedback to the
Swords Job Developer
Job Brokering Process

3. Process Time: 4-6 Weeks
A Strategic Hiring Event is best utilized when an employer has at least five positions to fill. The
employer partners with a Swords staff member who will serve as a Project Manager. Once the
employer determines the skills and background requirements, Swords will lead recruitment which
may include internal recruitment, a social media campaign, and reaching out to our veteran network
and community partners. Swords will pre-screen all veterans by meeting with them one-on-one,
assessing skills and background, testing, and mock interviews. Once a pool of veteran candidates are
identified, they will attend the Strategic Hiring Event where the employer will interview the
veterans and make hiring decisions.
employment@stp-sf.org ⋅ www.swords-to-plowshares.org
Main Office 1060 Howard Street ⋅ San Francisco, CA 94103 ⋅ (415) 252-4788
Oakland Office 2719 Telegraph Avenue ⋅ Oakland, CA 94612 ⋅ (510) 844-7500
Strategic Hiring Event
Swords completes outreach to
potential veteran candidates and
secures event space
Swords pre-screens and selects
veterans, then prepares them for
the Strategic Hiring Event
Employer interviews veterans at
the Intimate Hiring Event and
makes hiring decisions
Employer meets with Swords to
discuss number of open
requisitions, timeline, skill and
job requirements
Swords Job Developer works
with veteran on challenges
identified by employer
Track and report
outcomes to evaluate
program progress and
make changes as needed
Employer notifies veteran
of hiring decision
When hired, employer
completes Employment
Verification
If not hired, employer
provides feedback to the
Swords Job Developer
Strategic Hiring Event Process:

4. Process Time: Approximately 3-6 Months
The Veteran Apprenticeship Program (VAP) is best suited for an employer or multiple employers
who have an immediate hiring need of multiple similarly skilled positions. The employer must be
willing to commit to hiring and training veterans in both a classroom and on-the-job training
setting. Swords leads the recruitment effort which may include internal recruitment, utilizing a
social media campaign, and reaching out to our veteran network and community partners.
Swords will also pre-screen all veterans which may include meeting one-on-one, assessing skills
and background, and testing. Swords assesses the veteran participants at the beginning to
identify supportive services needed to ensure successful completion and remove
barriers to success.
employment@stp-sf.org ⋅ www.swords-to-plowshares.org
Main Office 1060 Howard Street ⋅ San Francisco, CA 94103 ⋅ (415) 252-4788
East Bay Office 2719 Telegraph Avenue ⋅ Oakland, CA 94612 ⋅ (510) 844-7500
Veteran Apprenticeship Program (VAP)
Develop curriculum, on-the-job training
plan, wage progression schedule, and
identify credentials to be earned
Classroom, training facilities, instructional
equipment and supplies are secured
Employer meets with Swords
to determine number of
positions, timeline, skill
requirements, job duties, and
who will administer training
Recruit and pre-screen potential
veteran participants
Testing of veterans for Veteran
Apprenticeship Program
Notify veterans of acceptance
and employment verification
Swords assists in
registering program
with Office of
Apprenticeships
Employer and Education
Partners deliver curriculum
and begin on-the-job training
Track and report
outcomes to evaluate
program progress and
make changes as needed
Veteran Apprenticeship Program (VAP) Process