Provision of information on career opportunities in the defense industrial base to persons ineligible for military service

Chapter 50 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 996. Provision of information on career opportunities in the defense industrial base to persons medically disqualified for military service (a) Establishment The Secretary of Defense shall establish and implement a program to provide individuals who are not medically qualified for military service with information on employment opportunities in the defense industrial base or other employment opportunities in support of the national interests of the United States. (b) Program The program established under subsection (a) shall inform and refer persons described in subsection (a) to employment, apprenticeship, and training opportunities in— (1) the defense industrial base; (2) cybersecurity or intelligence support roles; (3) research and development in defense technologies; (4) national emergency and disaster preparedness; or (5) any other non-military opportunity the Secretary considers in the national interests of the United States. (c) Collaboration The Secretary of Defense shall consult with entities in the defense industrial base, other Federal agencies, and academic institutions to carry out this section..