Jeremiah Workman, the nominee to lead the Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, told the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs he will center policy decisions on outcomes for veterans and their families.

In his opening remarks, Workman described his military service, including combat in Fallujah, and his post‑service work on veteran workforce programs. He told the committee: “If confirmed, every decision we make at Vets will start with 1 question. What does this mean for the veteran? That will be our guiding principle.” Workman said he would lead “with urgency, compassion, and accountability” and pursue stronger employer partnerships, digital training platforms and improved interagency coordination.

Senators emphasized improving the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and earlier outreach in the transition timeline. Workman said the final 6 to 12 months before separation are critical and that TAP should be administered with stronger accountability to increase attendance and effectiveness. He repeatedly pledged to secure a “seat at the table” with DOD and VA leaders so DOL VETS can coordinate transition services and employment supports more effectively.

Workman also spoke to proposals to expand assistance for Gold Star families and surviving spouses, and he committed to working with senators on related bipartisan legislation to provide targeted employment assistance. On interagency information sharing, Workman and Bartram both agreed that data sharing and better integration among DOD, VA and DOL systems are necessary to smooth transitions and veteran access to services.

Committee members complimented Workman’s background and asked for follow‑up on operational metrics for TAP and how DOL would measure TAP’s effectiveness. Workman said he did not have detailed DOL VETS metrics at the hearing but pledged, if confirmed, to review performance measures and strengthen accountability for outcomes.