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Why look for just another job, when you can embark upon a whole new career? Learn about the latest developments in careers for military spouses. With your mobile lifestyle, there are certain portable careers that can offer you and your family stability and future growth. If you have any topics that you would like to see us write about, feel free to email the editor: info@salutetospouses.com
Georgia Eases License Requirements for Spouses and Veterans

Are you a plumber, electrician, general contractor or other skilled laborer? You may want to consider retiring in the state of Georgia.

The state's General Assembly recently passed legislation that will make it easier for military veterans and their spouses to breeze through the certification process for five high demand jobs: plumber, electrician, heating and air specialist, residential lighting and utility foreman.

Officials estimate that by the year 2020 there will be more than 60,000 contractor jobs available in Georgia alone. The Veterans' Licensure Bill makes it possible for military families to fill those slots.

Under the new statute, certification requirements, such as insurance costs and renewal fees, remain unchanged. However, veterans and their families no longer have to furnish reference letters or wait up to a year to take licensing exams to satisfy labor union regulations, as in years past.

Instead, a committee will review the training and testing of each candidate and then issue certification waivers and immediately approve their licenses if they meet or exceed the levels of training, experience or testing required for state permits.

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