releases: https://gabbard.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-tulsi-gabbard-encourages-opportunities-veterans-technology
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| https://gabbard.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-tulsi-gabbard-encourages-opportunities-veterans-technology | Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Encourages Opportunities for Veterans in Technology | 2016-11-15 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | HI | Tulsi Gabbard | G000571 | gabbard.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DCRep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02), co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Future Caucus and of the Diversifying Tech Caucus, delivered opening remarks at the congressional briefing Veteran Readiness in Technology: Preparing Veterans for the 21st Century Economy, hosted by the Millennial Action Project, Engine, TwinLogic Strategies, and Amazon. The congresswoman spoke about how veterans are largely underrepresented in the rapidly growing technology industry, and about the importance of empowering veterans as they transition to civilian life. Following opening remarks, expert panelists discussed the current challenges transitioning service members and veterans face during their path towards a career in technology, and opportunities for veterans and servicemembers in the 21st century tech economy. Roughly 500 veterans return to civilian life every day, bringing with them unique experiences and skills from their military service. Our veterans are natural leaders, trained to make decisions under pressure, work together as a team, and accomplish the mission at hand, said Rep. Tulsi Gabbard. Veterans have been largely underrepresented in the tech community, making up just 2% the sector that drives much of our economic innovation across the country. Ensuring our veterans have access to training and opportunities that set them up for success in the 21st century tech economy is good for our economy, good for our tech industry, good for our country, and good for our veterans. Background: Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has introduced legislation like the Veterans' Entry to Apprenticeship Act, to enable veterans to use their GI Bill benefits for apprenticeship programs in the skilled-trade industry, as well as the HIRE Vets Act to incentivize employers to hire and retain veterans. The photos below are available here for download ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |