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Employers, unions and training providers urge Congress to scale SkillBridge, apprenticeships and employer incentives
Summary
An employer and union panel told the House subcommittee scaling employer‑driven pathways — SkillBridge, registered apprenticeships and increased CMVOST funding — can improve veteran employment. Witnesses pushed for a central employer portal, outcomes tracking and incentives for small businesses.
Industry and union witnesses at the second panel urged Congress to expand employer‑led programs and funding that connect veterans directly to high‑paying jobs.
Greg Hamm of Werner Enterprises (testifying for the American Trucking Associations) argued the trucking industry can absorb many transitioning service members and urged Congress to increase funding for the Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Grant (CMVOST) program and pass bills easing regulatory hurdles for veterans seeking CDLs. "Hiring them is not charity. This is smart business," Hamm said, describing Werner’s apprenticeship and…
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