GI Forum receives grant to aid veterans
July 3, 2009 by John Allen · Leave a Comment
The American GI Forum National Veterans Outreach Program Inc. in San Antonio will receive $500,000 grant through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Workforce Investment Program.
Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis was in San Antonio this week to announce that grant and 16 others totaling $7.5 million. The funding is designed to provide approximately 3,000 veterans with job training to help them succeed in civilian careers.
“No one pays a higher price for our freedom than our veterans, and I am committed to providing them the job training and re-employment assistance they need and deserve,” Solis says. “These grants will provide our veterans with tools and skills that will ensure they are prepared for the green jobs of today and tomorrow.”
Funds are being awarded on a competitive basis to state and local workforce investment boards, local public agencies and nonprofit organizations, including faith-based and community organizations.
Emphasis will be placed on training veterans who are interested in “green jobs” now in the marketplace or expected soon. Fields of employment include energy efficiency and renewable energy, modern electric-power development and clean vehicles.
For more information visit http://www.doleta.gov and look for the “green jobs” heading.
