Veterans Skilled Trades Transition Act

The Veterans Skilled Trades Transition Act mandates that the Secretary of Defense, in collaboration with the Secretaries of Veterans Affairs and Labor, submit a comprehensive report to Congress within 180 days of enactment. This report is designed to build upon existing data from the 2018 "DoD Credentialing Utilization" report, aiming to provide a clearer picture of how military credentialing programs facilitate post-military civilian employment. Specifically, the report must include an assessment of the number of veterans who successfully transfer their eligible professional credentials , such as those in airplane mechanics, to civilian jobs. It will also identify which certifications are most frequently utilized for civilian employment and analyze any barriers veterans encounter when attempting to transfer their military mechanical skills to obtain State certifications . The ultimate goal is to better understand and improve the transition process for veterans entering the civilian workforce with their acquired military skills and credentials.