[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 145 (Wednesday, November 14, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1754]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE VETERANS EDUCATION PROGRAM AT CALIFORNIA STATE 
                           UNIVERSITY, FRESNO

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 14, 2012

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Veterans 
Education Program at California State University, Fresno. This 
outstanding program is for veterans who served overseas and are 
transitioning into the next phase of their lives.
  An inexcusable number of veterans are coming home to a hard hit 
economy and find that they have few options when it comes to finding a 
job. The Veterans Education Program was created to fix that problem. In 
many cases, our veterans need time to transition once they are home, 
and the program helps with the shift from military to civilian life.
  Fresno State will welcome its first class in January of 2013. Each 
six week class will have up to 25 veterans, and students will receive 
six units of transferable credit. In addition to taking a refresher 
course in English and mathematics, students will also develop skills to 
help with obtaining a career and managing their finances. The last 
couple weeks are individualized, so students can create a plan to 
fulfill their goals after leaving the program.
  The Veterans Education Program is specifically designed so that 
veterans can be successful after the course is completed. Some might 
continue on with their education at Fresno State, and others may enter 
the workforce or do an internship that relates to their future career. 
The program has partnered with several veteran support organizations 
who are interested in providing opportunities for veterans in the 
workplace or in school.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me recognizing the Veterans 
Education Program at California State University, Fresno. As a nation 
we cannot ignore the needs of our veterans when they come home from 
being overseas. They deserve our unwavering support and gratitude. The 
program will provide opportunities for thousands of veterans living 
throughout the Central Valley.

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