HARTFORD - State Sen. Joseph J.
Crisco, Jr., D-Woodbridge, participated Tuesday in a press conference in support of a
bill that will address barriers to employment for military veterans.
H.B.
5299, An Act Concerning The Findings of The Military Occupation Specialty
Task Force will require that state licensing authorities accept
military training and experience,where appropriate, as a substitute for
additional training, and will allow veterans to gain streamlined occupational
certifications.
“There is no reason why we should be
placing additional burdens on our veterans seeking employment,” Crisco said. “Many of these veterans are eminently qualified for employment thanks
to their military service, and it is time that they receive the credit they
deserve as a result of their profession training and experience.”
In 2013, the state had 250,000 veterans
with a veteran unemployment rate of 7 percent. Crediting military training and
experience in Connecticut’s licensing and educational programs will increase
employment rates for Connecticut’s veterans.
This bill will require various state
agencies to certify, waive, grant, or award certain licenses, registrations,
examinations, training, or credit for veterans whose military occupational
specialty are similar or meet the same standards as its civilian equivalent.
Within two years of being discharged
from service, assuming the discharge is not dishonorable, all fees will be waived
as permitted by federal law.
It will also allow college credits to be awarded for military training as it relates to an academic program.
It will also allow college credits to be awarded for military training as it relates to an academic program.
The bill was passed by the House of
Representatives on Monday and now awaits a vote in the Senate.
This is a press release from Crisco's office.
This is a press release from Crisco's office.
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