HERNDON, Va., The Northern Virginia Technology Council’s Foundation was the recipient of a $26,000 donation from Pentagon Federal Credit Union. The funds are to support the NVTC Veterans Employment Initiative, which seeks to connect veterans with careers in the region’s technology community.
“Employment of veterans is an urgent national issue,” said PenFed in a statement. “In addition to the current estimate of 750,000 unemployed veterans, an additional million service members will enter the job market over the next five years….Veterans Employment Initiative, first launched by NVTC in August 2013, is designed to accelerate veterans’ transition to civilian life by providing greater employment opportunities in Virginia. The program matches veterans with jobs, internships, mentorships, and certifications while providing support to NVTC member companies as they recruit, hire, train, and retain qualified veteran employees. NVTC is also working with the region’s colleges and universities to address the skills gap faced by many veterans as they leave military service. NVTC seeks to match veteran training and certification to the workforce needs of Virginia’s technology sector, and to facilitate internships and on-the-job training opportunities within the region’s technology business community. NVTC is also collaborating with state and federal policymakers to expedite legislative and regulatory action that enhances a company’s ability to recruit, hire, train and retain veterans.”