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Veterans Affairs Commission to review the duties and reporting requirements for the Education and Employment Committee.
Commissioner Mullens-Becker reviewed the Education and Employment Committee section of the Veterans Affairs Commission By-Laws and requested clarificiation regarding the requirements for reporting. She noted that at one time the committee reported on veteran-owned businesses but was unsure how to report on education. Commissioner Smith shared his experience with El Dorado County’s Point System of Employability. He explained that when he applied to the Sacramento Sheriff’s Academy, he received additional points for being a veteran. When he first moved to El Dorado County, however, he was unaware whether the County offered hiring credits for veteran status. Mullens-Becker confirmed that the County does use the Point System of Employability. Smith also reported that he had worked with other veterans to reach out to veteran-owned businesses, but that outreach has since stalled. Mullens-Becker requested direction from the VAC for herself and Commissioner Fischer regarding what type of report the Commission would like to receive. She suggested gathering statistics from the Employment Office on how many veterans in El Dorado County are employed or unemployed, how many were hired specifically because of veteran status, and whether businesses provide additional points to veterans. Mullens-Becker further suggested outreach to local college campuses to learn what services they provide for veterans, how many veterans are enrolled, their primary course objectives, career goals, and the support offered by the schools. Smith added that his sons, both in college, are able to visit Veteran Services offices on campus and utilize their resources. He recommended reporting statistics on how many veterans are employed by El Dorado County, how many veteran-owned businesses are active, and how the County promotes the Point System of Employability. He also questi...
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