VMA Informational Forum: Troops to Trades

Veterans and Military Affairs Committee · February 11, 2026

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Opening remarks and forum purpose

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Committee chairs opened the Troops to Trades public forum, framed it as the committee's first session and said the discussion will inform a priority bill to create pathways for military service members and veterans into careers in Connecticut. Chairs named Representative Gajewski as lead and welcomed members including Representative Acker.

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Veterans and Military Affairs Committee public forum on Troops to Trades: stakeholders, unions, nonprofits and employers discussed creating state transition assistance (CT TAP), improving outreach, apprenticeship fast-tracks, and employer incentives to retain veterans in Connecticut.

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