If someone is qualified to do a job in the military, they should be qualified to do that job in the US.

Too many of our veterans have been trained to a high level in skills that aren’t respected when they get back home. These veterans often need to spend thousands of dollars and a significant amount of time receiving a certification to do a job that they’ve been doing throughout their service.

It’s an impediment to veteran employment, it disrespects the work done in the military, and, quite frankly, it’s wasteful.

We need to work with state licensing boards, and other organizations that are involved in certifications, to ensure that those who are trained by the military can seamlessly transition to a job in the civilian economy that they are qualified for. CDLs and EMT certifications, as well as paramedic and nurse, and other jobs that require certification, should all see a much easier transition from practicing them in the military and being employed in that job outside of service.

(Read Andrew's full policy of Veteran Assistance here.)