Archive for October 22, 2010
Congressional Press Release: Energy Jobs For Veterans Act
by Congressman Harry Teague
It is an honor to be able to represent the many veterans across southern New Mexico. The courageous men and women who fought to protect our country deserve the opportunity to have a successful career when they get home. That is why I am pleased to share with you that my Energy Jobs for Veterans Act (H.R. 4592) was signed into law last week. This important legislation, which passed as part of the Veterans Benefits Act of 2010, will create state-based programs to provide veterans with on-the-job training, apprenticeships, real experience, and long-term employment in all fields of the energy industry, including oil and gas, renewable electric power, biofuel production, and energy efficiency.
This law will encourage eligible employers to hire veterans by offering them reimbursement for veteran employee training. In fact, many energy businesses and veterans organizations praised the legislation and put their full support behind it.
John Garcia, Secretary of New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (NMDVS) praised the bill, saying “The men and women who proudly and bravely served our country deserve all of the opportunities possible when it comes to job creation. This program will give New Mexico’s veterans the critical training and resources necessary to help them join our growing energy industry and combat the high unemployment rate in our veteran community.”
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