GI Bill for on-job-training

Most veterans know they can use their GI Bill to pay for the costs of their college education; however, many veterans are not aware that they can use their GI Bill benefits in on-thejob training and apprenticeship programs with most businesses.

During job training, a newly hired veteran employee, if eligible, can receive up to $15,480 tax-free supplemental income from his GI Bill during a two-year, experience-based training program. National Guardsmen and reservists may also be eligible if they are currently under a six-year contract or have been called to active duty for at least 90 consecutive days since September 22, 2001.

To use GI Bill benefits while enrolled in an on-the-jobtraining (OJT) apprenticeship program (APP), a veteran must work 30 hours or more, full time employment, during the workweek and the employer must agree to establish the program.

For additional information contact Jung at 404-656-2306 or e-mail him at saaga@mindspring. com and SDVS website at www.sdvs.georgia.gov.