Veterans in Texas looking to join the civilian workforce in their life after service will soon have a helpful new online resource.
According to the Killeen Daily Herald, the Texas Workforce Commission will soon unveil its new page, dubbed Texas Wide Open For Veterans. It is intended to help connect unemployed veterans with employers looking to hire a retired servicemember. The TWC partnered with the Texas Veterans Commission for this initiative, which hopes to significantly boost employment among the Lone Star state's sizeable military population.
Currently, there are 300,000 veterans in Texas under the age of 40, reported the Killeen Daily Herald. Overall, the state is home to 1.7 million retired soldiers, making it second in the nation behind California. The source noted that this is set to change very soon – Texas has 15 active duty and reserve bases, and many soldiers remain in state even after their service is over.
A press release noted that the site will not only be a useful job search tool for veterans and a helpful resource for employers. It will also feature instructions and advice for servicemembers on how to get job training, further their education and even helpful tips on where to look for housing and fun activities to participate in while living in the Lone Star state.
"After serving our country, service members deserve the best prospects in employment and education as they transition into civilian life, and they will find that in Texas. The commitment the state of Texas has made to our veterans is proven time and again through career, educational and entrepreneur opportunities as well as the programs and services available," Texas Veterans Commission Chair Eliseo Cantu Jr. said in the release.