1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Energy Jobs for our Heroes Act of 2018 . 2. Energy-Ready Vets Program Title XI of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16411 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 1107. Energy-Ready Vets Program (a) Purpose The purpose of this section is to ensure that veterans have the credentials and training necessary to secure careers in the energy industry. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Active military, naval, or air service The term active military, naval, or air service has the meaning given such term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. (2) Eligible participant The term eligible participant means a veteran who— (A) was discharged or released from service in the active military, naval, or air service during the most recent 1-year period; or (B) (i) was discharged or released from service in the active military, naval, or air service during the 2-year period immediately preceding the most recent 1-year period; and (ii) receives the approval of the Secretary to participate in the program. (3) Program The term program means the Energy-Ready Vets Program established under subsection (c)(1). (4) Uniformed services The term uniformed services has the meaning given such term in section 10(a) of title 10, United States Code. (5) Veteran The term veteran has the meaning given such term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. (c) Establishment