January 28, 2014

House Hearing Explores Private Sector Veterans Employment Initiatives

Washington, D.C.  – Today, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee explored veteran recruiting and retention initiatives of the private sector. Wal-Mart, Microsoft Corporation, and JPMorgan Chase were among those testifying at today’s hearing.

“Any employer should be proud to have an employee with the resiliency, leadership and collaboration skills that are fundamental to all our service men and women. However, far too often these experiences are not readily translated to match the needs of the private sector. It may take a bit of work, but the initiatives discussed at this hearing show it’s well worth it—businesses get highly skilled and motivated individuals and veterans build careers that can benefit their families and communities. While progress has been made, the private sector and the government can and must do more,” said Representative Mike Michaud (ME-02), the committee’s top Democrat.

Michaud’s full opening statement at today’s hearing can be found here.