Governor Wes Moore hosted veterans organizations Hiring Our Heroes and Student Veterans of America at the State House to discuss how Maryland can leverage cross-sector partnerships to help veterans find and excel in their post-service careers. The discussion comes as critical federal resources to support veterans transitioning into post-service opportunities—such as the GI Bill Hotline—remain unavailable due to the federal government shutdown. “You can’t understand the significance of this conversation without understanding the gravity of this moment, and how this government shutdown impacts our veterans,” said Gov. Moore. “Today we aren’t here to talk about parties or politics. We’re here to talk about results. Because in Maryland we’re proving there is a better way, and we need strong partners like Hiring Our Heroes and Student Veterans of America to succeed.” Veterans represent one in every four federal workers, making them disproportionately impacted by the ongoing government shutdown. The Trump Administration’s announcement of mass federal layoffs, the lack of clarity on whether federal workers will receive backpay, and the disruption of government contracts—many of which are held by Veteran-Owned Businesses—all create instability for Maryland’s veterans and their families. To help Maryland’s more than 300,000 veterans access job opportunities, the Maryland Department […]
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