New program matches veterans with union construction jobs

The Helmets to Hardhats program is helping him with the apprenticeship, and allowed him to receive credit for his previous military training. Helmets to Hardhats candidates can use their Montgomery G.I. Bill benefits during an apprenticeship program -- an average stipend of $600 a month on top of th...

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Published inKnight Ridder Tribune Business News p. 1
Main Author Finn, Scott
Format Newsletter
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington Tribune Content Agency LLC 24.04.2005
Subjects
Apprenticeship
Booda, James
Construction industry
Employment
Military training
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Summary:The Helmets to Hardhats program is helping him with the apprenticeship, and allowed him to receive credit for his previous military training. Helmets to Hardhats candidates can use their Montgomery G.I. Bill benefits during an apprenticeship program -- an average stipend of $600 a month on top of the wages they earn during the apprenticeship. Some candidates also can receive college credit for the apprenticeship courses they take. Earlier this month, the program's national director, retired Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Matthew P. Caulfield, said that Helmets to Hardhats offers more than just a pat on the back to soldiers returning from service.