Pilot program in Colorado Springs aims to link veterans to jobs

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By Tom Roeder

The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a pilot program in Colorado Springs.

The Veterans Economic Communities Initiative will join the VA, local veterans charities and the Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance in a bid to connect troops with employers.

A key part of the program is helping veterans translate their military skills to fit civilian workplace needs.hire vets

“It’s good for us as a community,” said retired Command Sgt. Maj. Terrance McWilliams, who heads military programs for the El Pomar Foundation and is helping spearhead the effort.

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