Secretary Kennedy Launches Veterans Career Initiatives and Signs SkillBridge MOU with Department of War
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said in Washington on November 13 that it launched two new initiatives to help America's veterans better enter the civilian workforce, develop employment skills, and find meaningful purpose serving their nation at HHS and beyond.
First, at an HHS event honoring America's veterans, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. launched “100 Veterans in 100 Days,” an initiative to expand awareness about employment opportunities for veterans across the Department.
Secretary Kennedy also announced that HHS signed a memorandum of understanding with the Department of War to participate in SkillBridge. HHS said SkillBridge will connect approved transitioning service members with internships, apprenticeships, and industry training during their final 180 days of military service and gain valuable civilian work experience at HHS, and that nationwide, more than 6,750 private and public sector partners participate in SkillBridge.
Secretary Kennedy said veterans bring the leadership, discipline, and commitment the mission demands, and that through “100 Veterans in 100 Days” and the new SkillBridge partnership, HHS is opening career pathways for veterans and transitioning service members. HHS Assistant Secretary for Administration Shana Weir said veterans bring valuable skills and a strong commitment to service to the federal workforce, and that the initiatives raise awareness of career opportunities at HHS and help hiring managers understand the resources available to recruit qualified veterans.
HHS said that under “100 Veterans in 100 Days,” its Office of Human Resources will provide guidance, training, recruitment resources, connections to veteran talent, and technical assistance, and that HHS components will identify and address barriers to veteran recruitment and hiring, referring recurring or Department-wide issues to the Office of Human Resources. The initiative supports Executive Order 14426, Accelerating Access to Veterans' Benefits and Employment Opportunities, and advances merit-based federal hiring consistent with Executive Order 14170 and the Office of Personnel Management's Merit Hiring Plan.
(Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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