evidence: I also see hope in the efforts of our Department of Labor and Industry; the "Virginia Works" and Virginia Workforce Connection. We are looking to leverage these efforts in aligning Service member, Veteran, and family member skills and experience with specific industry needs and opportunities. Similarly, I think we can align regional opportunities by skill/industry so that Veterans and their spouses will be better prepared to look for their "connection". And additionally, but by no means a last or final step, would be to better identify the specific jobs, careers, and industries that our colleges, universities, community colleges, and technical schools address with their upskilling and reskilling programs. It must be made more consumable for our veterans. I see that across all the services and benefits that our Veterans and families have earned. As George Washington said centuries ago, the best way to provide for generations of Americans tomorrow and after, is to ensure that they have those willing to serve and protect our freedom and liberty. They will judge us on the continuing story of our Veterans, and how we show our thanks and appreciation.