No. While the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) extends reemployment rights to employees who have been absent from their civilian jobs by reason of service in the uniformed services, Eddie had not accrued any employment rights with the apprenticeship program since he had only attained a numerical position on the apprenticeship eligibility list. For lists that are in force for only one year, applicants who are not placed during that year must reapply for inclusion on the list the following year.

Source: CCH When Duty Calls; Military Leave and Veterans’ Rights.