(1) The general assembly finds, determines, and declares that:
The pilot program enacted in House Bill 16-1267, which created the Colorado veterans' service-to-career pilot program that authorized nonprofit agencies to partner with work force centers selected by the department to provide veterans and other eligible participants with skills training, internships, work placements, mentorship opportunities, career and professional counseling, and support services, has been successful in increasing the employment rates for veterans, veterans' spouses, and eligible participants; and
The services offered through the pilot program were designed to enhance work forcecenter services not available under the federal act.
(2) The general assembly further finds, determines, and declares that the Colorado veterans' service-to-career pilot program should continue as a program whose goal is to assist veterans, spouses, and eligible participants in seeking, obtaining, and retaining employment.
Source: L. 2018: Entire section added, (HB 18-1343), ch. 242, p. 1502, § 2, effective July 1.