Information For Veterans
For eligible veterans, apprenticeship offers
special opportunities. The Iowa State Approving Agency (SAA)
has been contracted by the U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs to approve GI Bill programs in the State of Iowa for
veterans and other eligible persons. Each state has a SAA
whose function is to inspect, approve, and supervise
qualified educational programs as well as on-the-job
training and apprenticeship programs for GI Bill purposes.
Eligible individuals under the GI Bill may choose to learn
by working on the job. The State's approval is necessary
before veterans and other eligible persons can receive their
GI Bill benefits. Work experience in the occupation can be
counted toward the credits required for skilled worker
status.
For more information, please contact:
Michael D. Dommer, Consultant -
Phone: (515) 281-9327
Thomas Beasley, Consultant -
Phone: (515) 281-3490
Marlene Higdon, Support -
Phone: (515) 281-3317
Helmets to Hardhats
Helmets to Hardhats is a national program that connects
transitioning active-duty and reserve-component members with
training and employment opportunities with the construction
industry.
The statewide direct-entry program provides a common
agreement between Building and Construction Trades, Joint
Apprenticeship Training Councils, locals (at their
discretion) and
Helmets to Hardhat leaders to support
candidates in that state. The program allows candidates to
start construction careers soon after they apply, and also
gives them credit for military training and experience.
The intent of the program is to help those with military
experience get hired in civilian construction trades that
the program's organizers claim are facing a critical labor
shortage.
Military personnel interested in a construction career
should visit www.helmetstohardhats.org,
or call (866) 741-6210 or your One-Stop Veterans
Representative:
Robert E. Loter (USA/MSG, Ret.)
Iowa Workforce Development
Veterans Program Coordinator
150 Des Moines St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 281-9327
FAX: (515) 281-9096
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