U.S. Chamber and U.S. Dept of Labor Launch Pilot Project to Help Veterans Find Jobs

Donohue Joins VETS Agency to Announce 14-State Initiative

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) agency will announce the launch of a 14-state pilot program to help veterans find meaningful employment after service to our nation. By leveraging a network of state and local chambers, this effort will expand on the Chamber’s “Hiring Our Heroes” initiative, which focuses on the employment of wounded, ill, and injured veterans as they transition from military service. This program between the Chamber and DOL VETS will educate employers on the value of hiring veterans and help connect employers with veteran talent.

WHO:	Thomas J. Donohue, President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
	Seth Harris, Deputy Secretary, Department of Labor
	Ray Jefferson, Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Employment and Training (VETS), Department of Labor
WHAT:	Press briefing to launch the Veterans Employment Pilot Program in 14 states
WHEN:	Friday, October 1, 2010 from 1:30 p.m. EDT
WHERE:	U.S. Chamber of Commerce
	Herman Lay Room
	1615 H Street, NW
	Washington, D.C.
RSVP:	Credentialed members of the media are invited to attend. For more information or to register, email [e-mail] or call 202-463-5682.

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