§ 165-44.1. Purpose.

Article 7A.

Priority in Employment Assistance for United StatesArmed Forces Veterans.

§ 165‑44.1.  Purpose.

The General Assembly finds and declares that veterans in North Carolinarepresent a strong, productive part of the workforce of this State and are disadvantagedin their pursuit of civilian employment through their delayed entry into thecivilian labor market and that it is only proper and in the public interest andpublic welfare that veterans be provided priority in programs of employment andjob training assistance. (1997‑171, s. 1.)