HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) -
The federal government has several programs in place to help veterans like
the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program. Unemployed veterans can benefit
from the assistance and get the training they need to get back into the
workforce.
VRAP was established through the VOW To Hire Heroes Act. It's designed to
provide training for unemployed veterans between the ages of 35 and 60 who have
anything other than a dishonorable discharge. To qualify, veterans can't be
eligible for any other state or training program and attend an accredited
school or college. VRAP will cover the cost of school up to 12 months under the
Montgomery GI Bill-Active duty program.
Workers at the Alabama Career Center System said you can apply online or at
the center. The program is limited to 45,000 participants from July 1, 2012
through September 30, 2012 and 54,000 participants from October 1, 2012 through
March 31, 2012.
VA Outreach representative, Bob Gossett, said this could be life changing
for those veterans who don't have assistance.
"There's that gap of veterans between the ages of 35 and 60, who are
unemployed and just need some upgraded skills or certifications to help them
become more competitive in the job market," said Gossett.
The career center will also help veterans with resume preparation, job
search assistance.
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