Veterans' Employment and Training Programs in the Department of Labor


Book Description

Opening statements by subcommittee chairman Timothy J. Penny and subcommittee member Christopher H. Smith, witness testimony, and material submitted for the record are included in this report of a congressional hearing on veterans' employment and training programs. The following witnesses provided prepared statements: Gregory Bresser, national service director, Military Order of the Purple Heart; Michael Brinck, national legislative director, AMVETS; Ronald Drach, national employment director, Disabled American Veterans; James Hubbard, director, national economic commission, The American Legion; Robert Manhan, national legislative service, Veterans of Foreign Wars; and David Ritterpusch, Acting Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Training, U.S. Department of Labor. The following materials were submitted for the record: statement--Non Commissioned Officers Association; written committee questions and their response--Chairman Penny to Department of Labor, Hon. Chris Smith to Department of Labor, Chairman Penny to The American Legion, Chairman Penny to Paralyzed Veterans of America, Chairman Penny to Disabled American Veterans, Chairman Penny to Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Chairman Penny to Military Order of the Purple Heart. (NLA)













Building America's Skilled Technical Workforce


Book Description

Skilled technical occupationsâ€"defined as occupations that require a high level of knowledge in a technical domain but do not require a bachelor's degree for entryâ€"are a key component of the U.S. economy. In response to globalization and advances in science and technology, American firms are demanding workers with greater proficiency in literacy and numeracy, as well as strong interpersonal, technical, and problem-solving skills. However, employer surveys and industry and government reports have raised concerns that the nation may not have an adequate supply of skilled technical workers to achieve its competitiveness and economic growth objectives. In response to the broader need for policy information and advice, Building America's Skilled Technical Workforce examines the coverage, effectiveness, flexibility, and coordination of the policies and various programs that prepare Americans for skilled technical jobs. This report provides action-oriented recommendations for improving the American system of technical education, training, and certification.




Veterans' Employment and Training Programs in the Department of Labor


Book Description

Opening statements by subcommittee chairman Timothy J. Penny and subcommittee member Christopher H. Smith, witness testimony, and material submitted for the record are included in this report of a congressional hearing on veterans' employment and training programs. The following witnesses provided prepared statements: Gregory Bresser, national service director, Military Order of the Purple Heart; Michael Brinck, national legislative director, AMVETS; Ronald Drach, national employment director, Disabled American Veterans; James Hubbard, director, national economic commission, The American Legion; Robert Manhan, national legislative service, Veterans of Foreign Wars; and David Ritterpusch, Acting Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Training, U.S. Department of Labor. The following materials were submitted for the record: statement--Non Commissioned Officers Association; written committee questions and their response--Chairman Penny to Department of Labor, Hon. Chris Smith to Department of Labor, Chairman Penny to The American Legion, Chairman Penny to Paralyzed Veterans of America, Chairman Penny to Disabled American Veterans, Chairman Penny to Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Chairman Penny to Military Order of the Purple Heart. (NLA)