FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearing on 21st Century Job Programs for Veterans

Original title: EXAMINING 21ST CENTURY PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIES FOR VETERAN JOB SEEKERS

January 1, 2018

veterans employment workforce development job training career transition

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal review of federal and private-sector efforts to reduce veteran unemployment and improve s for transitioning service members.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Veterans

The hearing directly addresses the programs and services available to assist veterans in securing civilian employment.

Transitioning Servicemembers

The committee is evaluating strategies to improve the transition process from military service to the civilian workforce.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House held a hearing on June 15, 2016, to evaluate current programs and strategies designed to help veterans find civilian employment. The committee discussed the challenges veterans face in navigating the job market and explored ways to improve the transition from military service to the civilian workforce.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on June 15, 2016, in Room 334 of the Cannon House Office Building.
The Subcommittee focused on a holistic approach to connecting veterans to careers across the economy.
Chairman Wenstrup noted that while veteran unemployment rates are declining, workforce participation rates remain a concern.
The hearing identified that veterans often find the civilian job search process daunting and difficult to navigate.
The committee heard testimony from representatives of the Department of Labor, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Military.com, Disabled American Veterans, and LinkedIn.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

To examine current programs and strategies for helping veterans find civilian jobs and to discuss how to make the transition to the workforce more effective.

Who testified at the hearing?

Representatives from the Department of Labor, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Military.com, Disabled American Veterans, and LinkedIn.

Why It Matters

This hearing serves as a formal review of federal and private-sector efforts to reduce veteran unemployment and improve s for transitioning service members.

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Discoveries

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Focus on Holistic Transition

The committee shifted its focus from industry-specific job training (tech) to a broader, holistic approach for veteran job seekers.

Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity

Connected Entities

organizationSubcommittee on Economic Opportunity“Committee on Veterans' Affairs, U.S. House of Representatives”Map →

personMichael H. Michaud“Assistant Secretary, Veterans' Employment and Training Service, U.S. Department ”Map →

personEric Eversole“President, Hiring Our Heroes, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation”Map →

personMark Takano“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

personTerry D. Howell“Senior Director, Military.com”Map →

personBrad Wenstrup“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity”Map →

personLeRoy Acosta“Assistant National Legislative Director, Disabled American Veterans”Map →

personGreg Call“Head of Veterans Program, LinkedIn”Map →

Sources

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