Hiring Heroes Act Responds to Legion Concerns About Jobless Veterans
The following release is being issued by The American Legion:
Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the Hiring Heroes Act today, noting at a Washington press conference that veterans “have incredible skills” which “many employers are looking for today.”
But those skills, Murray said, need to be translated into civilian resumes “that an employer can look at and understand – and that is the intent of this legislation,” which, among other provisions, would make the military’s Training Assistance Program (TAP) mandatory for all servicemembers leaving active duty.
“This legislation will go a long way toward meeting the transitional needs of…
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