The U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) has entered into a partnership with Albany State University to improve career readiness and employment opportunities for veterans and military-affiliated students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). This collaboration was formalized through a memorandum of understanding signed by Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Employment and Training James D. Rodriguez and Albany State University Interim President Dr. Lawrence M. Drake II.
The initiative aims to provide veterans, including Albany State alumni who have served, ROTC cadets, military spouses, and servicemembers currently on active duty, in the reserves or the National Guard, with access to career resources from VETS job training programs. These individuals will also benefit from apprenticeships, internships, and employment placement services to facilitate their transition into the civilian workforce.
“Veterans bring a wealth of experience, leadership and skill to the workforce, and we are excited to partner with Albany State University to support their students as they matriculate and move toward civilian careers,” said Assistant Secretary Rodriguez. “This memorandum of understanding formalizes a partnership that will open doors to career development, job training and employment opportunities for veterans and military students at Albany State University and more HBCUs.”
This collaboration is part of a broader initiative connecting the Department of Labor with HBCUs across the nation. It aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to support HBCUs and veterans through executive orders focused on workforce development, education, and expanding career pathways for underrepresented groups.
For additional details on services provided to veterans through VETS, please visit dol.gov/vets.
