The Veterans Administration's Programs for On-the-Job Training and Apprenticeship
HRD-82-111
Published: Aug 05, 1982. Publicly Released: Aug 05, 1982.
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Highlights
GAO reviewed the Veterans Administration (VA) apprenticeship and on-the-job training (OJT) programs to determine how effectively they were being administered and their impact on veterans' incomes.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Veterans Administration | The Chief Benefits Director, Department of Veterans Benefits, VA, should emphasize to the regional offices the importance of adequate review concerning: (1) the acceptability of the wage terms shown on the wage agreement submitted to VA; (2) the proper consideration of any credit given by employers for prior experience or training when establishing the length of time for which assistance is awarded; and (3) the accuracy of ending dates for VA assistance to assure that veterans receive benefits for appropriate periods. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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CompensationProgram managementVeterans benefitsVeterans employment programsVocational educationOn-the-job trainingVeteransApprenticeshipsApprenticeship trainingTraining programs