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March 29, 2007
More than 16 percent of Montana's population are military veterans, according to the 2000 Census. And many of those veterans go on to other careers after service.
The Great Falls Society of Human Resource Management is hosting a presentation to let employers know about the programs, services and funding available for veterans, as well as the businesses and organizations they work for.
"I think there is a strong desire to support our veterans, and employment is one way to do that," said Jeri Mae Rowley of SHRM.
Speakers will talk about incentive programs for employers who hire veterans, including on-the-job training support and the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.
Other topics include the Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act, which protects employment for returning Reserve troops.
Many of the programs are aimed at veterans who become disabled during service. Some offer training assistance, including on job sites.
"The people in our program might have practical work knowledge, but need some job development skills to give them that extra boost," said David Delaney, the disabled veterans outreach person at the Great Falls Job Service.
"For instance, maybe a veteran looking at a drafting career has computer skills but isn't trained to use computer-assisted drafting software," he said. "The VA can send that person to a CAD class."
The issue of employment after the military, especially for veterans with disabilities, is growing as the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan continue, said Grant Ellison, employment coordinator for the Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment in Fort Harrison.
"We see a lot of younger veterans who have done more than one tour and have 12th grade educations," Ellison said. "Some will go to school, but on the other hand, others will go to work. We need to touch base with employers to find out what the opportunities are."
Both men are presenters at the April 5 meeting, along with Tina Whitaker, who provides free mediation for employers of National Guard and Reserve members.
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