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This bill appropriates $450,000 in recurring funds annually for fiscal years 2025-2027 to North Carolina for Military Employment (NC4ME), a program dedicated to supporting military-related workforce development and employment initiatives. The funds will specifically support three key areas: employer engagement and training to hire military talent, job fairs and hiring events designed for transitioning service members and veterans, and outreach and support services for military spouses seeking employment. Additionally, the bill requires NC4ME to submit an annual report by October 1st to the Department of Commerce and the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on General Government, detailing how the funds were used, providing metrics on the number of veterans, transitioning service members, and spouses served, and reporting on employment placement outcomes and employer partnerships. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and aims to enhance employment opportunities and support for military-connected individuals in North Carolina.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S188