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Serco to aid US veterans transitioning to civilian careers

Serco Inc. has been awarded a $193m recompete contract to deliver services to the US Department of Labor (DOL) Veterans' Employment and Training Services (VETS) Transition Assistance Program (TAP) for career training and counselling services in support of transitioning military Service Members.

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The contract has a one year base period plus four 12-month option periods and is valued at $193 million, if all options are exercised.

Through DOL VETS TAP, Serco conducts employment readiness workshops, employment counselling and employer outreach ensuring that Service Members and their families have the necessary career tools and information to successfully transition into the civilian workforce.

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Work on this contract will support approximately 200,000 transitioning Services Members annually and will be performed at more than 250 US military installations within the Continental United States (CONUS) and outside the Continental United States (OCONUS).

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"The DOL VETS TAP programme is at the heart of our company culture as a large employer and supporter of veterans and their families," said Tom Watson, CEO of Serco in North America. "At Serco, we are honoured to have the opportunity to support the men and women of our military and their families who have so bravely served our nation. It's a responsibility we take seriously, and is a source of immense pride for our entire organisation."

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