Veteran_ Resource_ book_2014

Reserve within 1 year of leaving active duty and served 4 years);
and on December 31, 1989, the veteran had entitlement left from
Vietnam-Era GI Bill;
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Category III: Not eligible for MGIB under Category I or II; on active duty on
September 30, 1990 and separated involuntarily after February 2, 1991;
or involuntarily separated on or after November 30, 1993; or voluntarily
separated under either the Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI) or Special
Separation Benefit (SSB) program; before separation, had military pay
reduced by $1,200;
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Category IV: On active duty on October 9, 1996, had money remaining in a
VEAP account on that date, and elected MGIB by October 9, 1997; or entered
full-time National Guard duty under Title 32, U.S.C., between July 1, 1985 and
November 29, 1989, and elected MGIB during the period of October 9, 1996,
through July 8, 1997; had military pay reduced $100 a month for 12 months or
made a $1,200 lump-sum contribution.
APPRENTICESHIP AND ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS
GI Bill benefits are available for more than college enrollment. Many veterans are
not ready or able to commit to a college program, but few veterans and employers
know that benefits are also paid to those who are employed and learning a new
skill. Use MGIB benefits to learn new skills while training on-the-job and earning
a full-time wage.
OJT training usually requires six months to two years for completion for
professions such as a cook, machine tool operator, medical secretary,
pharmacist assistant, police officer, or paramedic. Apprenticeship is usually
much longer than OJT training, lasting from two to five years in length and
includes occupations such as aircraft mechanic, automotive technician,
electrician, and welder. Approved programs involve a combination of theoretical
instruction and skill training.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
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The employer and the veteran agree on a training plan of at least 6 months
long, leading to new skills and new pay;
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The employer contacts the California State Approving Agency for Veterans
Education for assistance (www.csaave.ca.gov);
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The veteran applies to the VA for monthly educational benefits
(www.gibill.va.gov);
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