The UK government has launched a new initiative aimed at supporting veterans, with two major programs announced. The first, a housing assistance program by the Department of Veterans Affairs, is set to help over 40,000 veterans stay in their homes. This program, highlighted by representatives Teresa L. Fernandez and Colin Allred, emphasizes the importance of providing veterans with the support they need upon returning home, and is referred to as the VASP program. Veterans needing assistance can reach out at (505) 428-4680. The second initiative, dubbed 'Operation Prosper,' involves a £2.1 million investment to aid veterans in securing high-paid employment opportunities. Spearheaded by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the scheme aims to leverage the unique skills developed in the military for key sectors of the economy, ensuring veterans do not waste their talents post-service. The launch of 'Operation Prosper' has been met with support from various sectors, including commentary from GB News' Charlie Peters and Conservative MP James Sunderland, highlighting a concerted effort to enhance the welfare and employability of veterans in the UK.
Talking to veterans at the RAF Museum in London, the prime minister said he doesn't want their "incredible talents go to waste" and wants the UK to be "the best country in the world to be a veteran". Latest: https://t.co/4gZVdBuKTz https://t.co/F4F3qChOA1
OP PROSPER announced to boost veteran employment - The scheme will support veterans in securing high paid jobs, where they can hone the skills that they developed in the military in key sectors that are helping to boost the economy. https://t.co/5sEAwZRkYu
‘Anything that we can do as a government to increase the employability of veterans, is a good thing for me.’ Conservative MP James Sunderland says he is in full support of Rishi Sunak’s £2.1m pledge to help veterans get into high-paid jobs. https://t.co/nsITMRyu7a
‘The Government is trying to bring in more of a connection between the armed forces community and the areas of employment were they’re not typically associated.’ GB News’ Charlie Peters discusses Rishi Sunak pledging £2.1m to help veterans get into high-paid jobs. https://t.co/VMVlCWDBaT
The men and women who have served in uniform are the very best of us. They deserve our support. Today we're launching OP PROSPER – a new service to support veterans into employment. Just one of many steps we've taken to make the UK the best place to be a veteran 👇
Rishi Sunak is launching a £2.1m scheme to help veterans into high-paid jobs after they leave the armed forces amid an ongoing debate about their welfare https://t.co/5mGlSmRPeh
Rishi Sunak launches £2.1m 'Operation Prosper' employment scheme to help veterans secure high-paid jobs https://t.co/EE9OMQJ1Si
New £2.1m 'Operation Prosper' scheme launched to help veterans into work https://t.co/2nNuI2B5eH
Veterans should always get the support they need when they return home. This new program is an important step forward that will help over 40,000 veterans and their families stay in their homes. https://t.co/5nYQXWTh1f
🚨 GREAT NEWS FOR VETERANS 🚨 The @DeptVetAffairs heeded our call and announced new program to help more than 40,000 Veterans stay in their homes. Reach out to us at (505) 428-4680 if you need help navigating the VASP program. Learn more: https://t.co/rZJJKPqiBc https://t.co/9bz0bgiLi9