COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Two veterans from opposite coasts found new careers in Colorado Springs through a nationwide program that connects military personnel with civilian employment opportunities.

Katie Rant from New Jersey and Michael Figueroa from California both served at Fort Carson and decided to stay in the area after their military service ended. Both found positions at semiconductor manufacturer Entegris through the nationwide Hiring Our Heroes program.

"I retired from military service after 22 years. I was stationed at Fort Carson for the final three, retired, and ended up here in the Springs," Figueroa said.

For Rant, Fort Carson was her only military assignment.

"This was my first and last stop. I was there for four years," Rant said.

The Hiring Our Heroes program

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