First lady Michelle Obama on Monday will announce the launch of a credentialing program that the White House says will help members of the armed forces leaving military service earn the certification needed for many high-tech jobs in the private sector.
Many departing service members have faced problems landing high-tech jobs in the private sector despite military training and experience in the field because they lack the proper civilian certification. The new program is aimed at assisting veterans begin careers in fields such as computer programming and software development.
The pilot phase of the program also would provide additional training for service members who need more skills to receive their certifications, according to the White House.
The credentialing program, organized by the White House and Department of Defense, includes a partnership with several IT companies, including Cisco Systems, that have created what they call a “US IT Pipeline” to help veterans land jobs in the field.
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