The Pennsylvania Department of State recently conducted a survey of military members, spouses, and veterans about their experiences with occupational licensing. (For more on the results of the survey and resulting policy recommendations, please view CLEAR's on-demand webinar, "The Effects of Occupational Licensure for Veterans and Military Spouses: Serving the Needs of Those Who Have Served.") The Department has created one-page occupational licensure snapshots to help applicants easily find information on requirements, fees, and reciprocity policies for almost 100 occupations. They have also created a report comparing Pennsylvania's licensure requirements to the other US states, with an aim to evaluate any excessive requirements. Also under development is a military occupational crosswalk to help determine how military experience and training compares to, and could be used toward, occupational licensing requirements.
August 25, 2021
