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FL S0586

Veterans Employment and Training


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Introduced
01/12/2021
In Committee
01/21/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Directing Florida Is For Veterans, Inc., to serve as the state's principal assistance organization under the United States Department of Defense's SkillBridge program; prescribing duties of the corporation to facilitate the administration of the SkillBridge program, etc.

AI Summary

This bill directs Florida Is For Veterans, Inc., to serve as the state's principal assistance organization under the United States Department of Defense's SkillBridge program. The SkillBridge program provides training and transition opportunities for transitioning servicemembers to gain civilian work experience through apprenticeships, internships, or fellowships prior to their separation from the military. The bill outlines the corporation's duties, which include establishing and maintaining its certification for the SkillBridge program, educating businesses and transitioning servicemembers about the program, assisting businesses in obtaining approval for skilled workforce training curricula, and matching eligible transitioning servicemembers with training opportunities to facilitate their gainful employment in Florida upon completion of the program.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 435 (Ch. 2021-66) (on 04/26/2021)

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