Lately I've noticed a surge of programs for Veterans being advertised. It's a breath of fresh air because I see way too many that gave their life serving our nation, living in absolute despair. And while I'm smiling on the inside, I can't help but wonder if all of this has anything to do with 2012 being an election year. Hopeful I am, naive I'm not. However, it appears more help for Veterans is readily available for those willing to acquire new skills, and that's a positive in every direction. It's evident that what catapulted these new options was the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 which included the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program or VRAP. Here's a snapshot of the program

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