WASHINGTON, DC – PA U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick has introduced a bipartisan measure to help veterans transition to civilian life by expanding career opportunities in emerging technologies through the VA’s Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses or VET-TEC Program. While the transition back to civilian life isn’t always easy, McCormick says we must help connect veterans in PA and across the country to job opportunities in high-growth tech industries where they can find stable employment, financial security, and a renewed sense of purpose. The bill would broaden the current program, adding training and employment pathways in emerging industries, like artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing, so veterans are equipped with the skills needed to compete for high-demand jobs. The proposal would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to work with private-sector partners, educational institutions, and veteran-serving nonprofits to identify industries and occupations expected to experience significant job growth driven by emerging technologies with a focus on fields that align with veterans’ existing education, training, and skills.
SEN. DAVID MCCORMICK