Sabatina: Job Training Bill (SB 486) for Military Members & their Spouses Passes Senate Committee

Veteran Assistance

Harrisburg, April 27, 2021 – The Senate Labor & Industry Committee unanimously approved a veterans job training bill (SB 486) 11-0. Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) proudly announced that the bill is now headed to the full Senate for consideration.

“We owe those who have served our Country the opportunity for a good family-sustaining job in return for their service,” Sabatina said. “Giving veterans preference for job training programs is one way we can show our appreciation as we strive to reduce the rate of veteran unemployment in our Commonwealth.”

As of 2020, Pennsylvania had the 11th highest rate of veteran unemployment in the United States with a 7.7 percent rate, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

SB 486 will amend the Workforce Development Act to provide members of the PA National Guard and reserve components of the U.S. Armed Forces who serve on active duty, as well as their spouses, preference for placement into job training programs for one year after discharge.

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