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History
- Substituted by A8932A
- Ordered to third reading cal.1447
- Referred to rules
Companion bill
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Creates a veterans' job bank
Signed by Governor · Sponsor William Scarborough
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S7766
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to requiring the division of veterans' affairs to maintain an employment portal on its website
Purpose or general idea of bill
To provide information regarding resources that are available to assist veterans in' obtaining employment by maintaining a veterans' employment portal on the division's website.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill would require the Division of Veterans' Affairs to provide information regarding resources available to assist veterans in obtaining employment by maintaining a veterans' employment portal on the division's website. The portal shall provide virtual links to appropriate governmental programs on the federal and state level including but not limited to the United States Department of Labor and the New York State Department of Labor, Such information required under this subdivision shall be maintained and updated annually. It may be available in print as well.
Justification
Having served and defended our nation, veterans are well-trained and highly skilled and will add value to any company. But today's veterans face unique challenges.
As of June 2011, one million veterans were unemployed and the jobless rate for post 9/11 veterans was 13.3 percent.
These veterans tend to be young and many worked in sections that were among the hardest hit by the recession. Post 9/11 veterans were more likely to be employed in mining, construction, manufacturing, transportation and utilities, all industries that experienced significant drops in employment during 2008-2009.
And as we end the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, over one million service members are projected to leave the military between 2011 and 2018.
We have an obligation to make sure our veterans are able to navigate this difficult labor marker and succeed in the civilian workforce.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law, provided that any rules and regulations
necessary for the implementation of this act On its effective date shall be promulgated on or before such date.
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