Dave Schantz

About Dave Schantz

Helping SkillBridge orgs find and attract military talent. Looking for all service members who want to participate in SkillBridge, specifically those interested in sales and mechanics Few programs positively impact both our transitioning military members AND civilian businesses The DoD SkillBridge program allows transitioning service members the ability to take part in an internship or apprenticeship with an approved company of their choosing, for up to six months, with the expectation of being hired on by the end.SkillBridge is a train-to-hire program that upskills or retrains service members in careers they\'re interested in and host organizations have a need for. Properly executed SkillBridge programs reduce company recruiting and onboarding / ramp-up training expenses while significantly increasing new-hire readiness.I\'ve developed hundreds of company programs that have been scaled enterprise wide, and directly contribute to major long-term business objectives.As the Administrator and Chief Information Officer for the \"DoD SkillBridge Community of Practice\" group we focus on educating Service Members who are looking for an internship or apprenticeship that should lead to a full-time job. I\'ve helped thousands of our transitioning brothers and sisters secure opportunities that have lead to a happy post-service life.I\'m also the Administrator for the \"DoD SkillBridge Employer Resource Group\". We focus on the DoD SkillBridge program from the industry and company perspective. Service members - I\'d be happy to speak with you about your SkillBridge and transition journey. Check out my availability on my calendar and select the date / time that works best for you - https://calendly.com/onboardsolutions/service-member-skillbridge-discussionKey Competencies: Leadership Communication / Public Speaking Program Building & Management Critical Thinking / Analytic Reasoning Military & Veteran Programs Problem Solving / Artistic thinking Adaptability and Flexibility / Time Management Creativity and Innovation Compliance & ReportingI am not a L.I.O.N. If you\'d like to connect with me, send me a note. I network for quality, not for quantity.Veteran, MilitaryDoD SkillBridge, SkillBridgeHuman Resources Manager, Human Resources LeaderTalent Acquisition Manager, Talent Acquisition LeaderWorkforce Development, Workforce ManagementTransitioning Military, Military Transition, Transition AssistanceMentor

Experience

1. Founder

   Military Onboard Solutions

   Jun 2020 — Present

   Military Onboard Solutions (MOS) is the premier SkillBridge program builder. No other organization has the history and understanding of where the SkillBridge program came from, where it\'s going, and how to succeed today.We enable industry-leading organizations to quickly establish a compliant, scalable, and highly effective DOD SkillBridge program, instantly tapping into a proprietary pipeline of pre-vetted, high-performing military talent for cost-effective, long-term recruitment.\"Services offered. Company SkillBridge applications -% success rate getting companies DOD approved in ~30 days Program reporting, documentation & administration - the SkillBridge program is very administratively intensive for companies. Most companies take 12+ months figuring out & developing the admin they need to execute their program. MOS has you covered with all of the documentation your program needs for easy streamlining, scaling, compliance, and reporting. Program building & execution - Requisition identification • Social media strategy • TAP office outreach • Pilot Phase & data collection • How to structure cohorts • SkillBridge site visibility • Revenue generation Sourcing candidates for requisitions - Leverage MOS\' database of transitioning service members who are actively searching for a SkillBridge opportunity. Responsible for hundreds of companies becoming DoD SkillBridge approved Build newly approved companies their SkillBridge program Restructure & expand existing company SkillBridge programs Building programs that save companies hundreds of thousands in recruiting & onboarding expenses

Education

• Columbia Southern University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Human Resources Management and Services

• San Diego Mesa College

  Associate of Science - AS, Business Administration, Management and Operations