Rochelle backs legislation to assist vets' re-entry into workforce

State Rep. Kara Rochelle

HARTFORD - State Rep. Kara Rochelle (D-Ansonia, Derby) supported legislation passed this session aimed at assisting veterans’ re-entry into the workforce by using transferable skills in the manufacturing industry to the benefits of their leadership qualities and core values in the classroom. 
Also passed was a bill to help families of certain members of the Armed Forces obtain in-state student status for the purpose of tuition charges. 

A closer look at the bills:

• SB 968, An Act Establishing A Military To Machinists Program For Veterans - This bill provides a jobs pipeline for our veterans re-enter civilian life while strengthening Connecticut's manufacturing industry. Veterans have transferable skills that would be a fit in the field of manufacturing and this program bridges gaps in training and provides access to good paying jobs in manufacturing.
• SB 951, An Act Concerning Veteran Enrollment In Certain Alternate Route To Certification Programs - This bill reserves 15 percent of available seats for veterans in certain alternate route to certification programs to help veterans become certified teachers. Our veterans' leadership skills and core values would certainly be beneficial in the classroom.
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• HB 7248, An Act Concerning In-State Student Status For Spouses And Children Of Certain Members of The Armed Forces - This bill allows spouses and children of certain members of the armed forces to be considered in-state students for the purpose of tuition charges.  

This is a press release from Rochelle's office.