CA SCR132

Recognizes Thursday, July 25, 2024, as Hire a Veteran Day in California to honor veterans and support veteran employment.

Acknowledges that approximately 200,000 service members separate from the armed forces annually and many struggle to find civilian employment.

Notes California hosts 1,800,000 veterans, representing about 31 percent of the nation's homeless veteran population.

Highlights that veterans aged 35 to 64 experience higher unemployment rates in California compared to non-veterans despite possessing competitive skills and core values valued in the workforce.

Recognizes National Hire a Veteran Day was founded in 2017 by Marine Corps veteran Dan Caporale to encourage employers to recruit veterans and support their transition to civilian careers.