Military Veteran Jobs Gap Exposed

Military Veteran Jobs Gaps Exposed — Congress just revealed major failures in how DOD and VA prepare veterans for civilian careers. From long VR&E delays to broken training pipelines, this hearing shows why so many veterans struggle to find high-wage jobs after service.

Watch the most revealing oversight hearing of the year as Members of Congress confront VA leadership about:

• VR&E staffing shortages
• 81-day delays (nearly 3 months) for first appointments
• Chapter 35 dependents stuck in long backlogs
• Confusion over federal student aid rules impacting veterans in healthcare fields
• Workforce shortages in trucking, skilled trades, aviation maintenance, and IT
• AI, automation, and emerging veteran workforce trends
• Whether VA is preparing veterans for the jobs of the future

This video breaks down what VA said — and what they didn’t say — about the real challenges facing veterans relying on VR&E, the GI Bill, SkillBridge, and apprenticeship programs.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Opening Statements
05:09 - Rep. Pappas (D-NH) - Opening Statement
11:08 - Panel 1: Department of Veterans Affairs
16:41 - Q1: Chapter 35 Benefits
18:50 - Q2: Shutdown Impact on VA Operations
19:43 - Panel 2: Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)
21:41 - Rep. Peter Meijer (R-MI) - Discussion
26:38 - Rep. Chris Kennedy (D-NY) - Comments
31:43 - Rep. Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (D-MP) - Insights
36:50 - Impact of the Government Shutdown on Veterans
40:20 - VET TEC Program Overview
43:30 - VA Implementation Delays of VET TEC
46:10 - Low Participation in VR&E Program
47:27 - Increasing Awareness of Non-Degree Programs
48:58 - GI Bill Usage for Non-Degree Programs
51:30 - Improving VR&E Employment Outcomes
54:14 - Round 2 Opening Statements
1:04:30 - Panel 2: Employment in Transportation and Skilled Trades
1:08:55 - Mr. LaBarbera - Testimony
1:14:15 - Mr. Grant - Insights
1:19:27 - Mr. Bostic - John Deere Presentation
1:24:30 - Mr. Vang - ORC Industries Overview
1:30:37 - Rep. Pappas (D-NH) - Military Hiring Program Discussion
1:32:46 - Rep. Houlahan (D-PA) - Veteran Improvement Act Impact
1:34:15 - Rep. Houlahan (D-PA) - CDL Program Concerns
1:35:14 - Rep. Gallego (D-AZ) - Access to Technical Training
1:39:05 - CDL - Overview and Importance
1:42:10 - Protecting Veterans from Education Fraud
1:45:30 - Improving the TAP Program
1:50:25 - Rep. Barr - Comments
1:53:10 - Rep. Pappas - Discussion
1:58:04 - Rep. Pappas (NH) - Closing Statement