[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 613 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 613

 Supporting the goal of ensuring that members of the Armed Forces have 
   opportunities to receive career technical education training and 
credentialing opportunities during their term of service to ensure they 
        can transition directly into in-demand civilian careers.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            November 9, 2017

Mr. Carter of Texas (for himself, Mr. Bishop of Georgia, Mr. Loebsack, 
 Mr. Williams, Mr. Cole, Mr. Heck, Mr. Zeldin, Mrs. Love, Ms. Kaptur, 
    Mr. Marshall, Mr. Brady of Texas, Mr. Schrader, Mr. Thompson of 
 Pennsylvania, Mr. Garrett, Mr. Rogers of Kentucky, Mr. O'Rourke, Mr. 
 Costa, and Mr. Palazzo) submitted the following resolution; which was 
  referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the 
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently 
   determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such 
 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Supporting the goal of ensuring that members of the Armed Forces have 
   opportunities to receive career technical education training and 
credentialing opportunities during their term of service to ensure they 
        can transition directly into in-demand civilian careers.

Whereas, in a 2016 study by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), 
        a total of 27 percent of adults reported having a nondegree credential;
Whereas according to the NCES study, 85 percent of work credential holders 
        reported that their most important credential was for their current job 
        and that 67 percent prepared for their most important work credential by 
        taking classes from a college, technical school, or trade school;
Whereas according to the NCES study, 82 percent of adults reported that their 
        most important work credential was very useful for getting a job, 
        keeping a job (80 percent), remaining marketable to employers or clients 
        (81 percent), and improving work skills (66 percent);
Whereas according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4 out of the 5 fastest 
        growing fields for employment between now and 2024 can be accessed with 
        a credential, with no college degree necessary;
Whereas employers consistently struggle to find qualified applicants for job 
        openings which require a specific credentialed technical skill or 
        training;
Whereas according to the Congressional Budget Office, in 2016, the Defense 
        Department spent $310 million on unemployment benefits;
Whereas veterans bring to the workforce a level of leadership and responsibility 
        that is a product of their valorous service to the United States; and
Whereas academic studies have shown that employment plays a factor in combating 
        mental health issues often faced by veterans: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goal of providing members of the Armed 
        Forces the opportunity to receive vocational trade training and 
        credentialing opportunities for no cost;
            (2) recognizes that when members of the Armed Forces take 
        part in these training opportunities, it promotes success in 
        all aspects of their postmilitary career and life;
            (3) recognizes that these opportunities will likely lead to 
        a reduction in unemployment costs borne by the Department of 
        Defense;
            (4) recognizes that both veterans and employers benefit 
        directly from ensuring newly transitioned veterans are trained 
        for growing career fields; and
            (5) celebrates the contribution well-trained veterans 
        provide to the American workforce and economy.
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