ATLANTA (WTOC) -
Several new programs have launched to
help Georgia's veterans get jobs.
Gov. Nathan Deal made the announcement
Thursday at the Georgia Jobs for Veterans Employer Breakfast. The new
programs are a partnership between governor and Governor's Office of Workforce
Development.
The new programs aim to give veterans
have a smooth transition back into the civilian workforce.
The Governor's Office of Workforce
Development has launched Operation:Workforce, which is an online one-stop
resource for job seeking veterans. The website OperationWorkforce.com includes
job listings from companies in Georgia that are looking to specifically hire
veterans.
The Governor's Office of Workforce
Development has kicked off the Hire a Georgia Veteran campaign. As part of
the campaign, employers sign a Pledge to Support Georgia's Veterans and give
them enhanced hiring opportunities to veterans.
The Department of Driver Services is
part of the Troops to Trucks program, which will aims to expedite veterans into
jobs in the transportation industry. The pilot program will focus on
getting military personnel a Commercial Driver's license.
An estimated 80,000 new veterans
expected to enter Georgia's workforce by 2016, according to the governor's
office.
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