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- Jobs for Veterans’ State Grants
The Jobs for Veterans’ State Grants (JVSG) are mandatory, formula-based staffing grants to (including DC, PR, VI and Guam). The JVSG is funded annually in accordance with a funding formula defined in the statute (38 U.S.C. 4102A (c) (2) (B) and regulation and operates on a fiscal year (not program year) basis, however, performance metrics are collected and reported (VETS-200 Series Reports) quarterly (using four “rolling quarters”) on a Program Year basis (as with the ETA- 9002 Series). Currently, VETS JVSG operates on a five-year (FY 2015-2019), multi-year grant approval cycle modified and funded annually.
In accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 4102A(b)(5) and § 4102A(c), the Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Training (ASVET) makes grant funds available for use in each State to support Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists and Local Veterans' Employment Representatives (LVER) staff. As a condition to receive funding, 38 U.S.C. § 4102A(c)(2) requires States to submit an application for a grant that contains a State Plan narrative, which includes:
f. How the State Implements and Monitors the Administration of Priority of Service to Covered Persons;
Current Narrative:
Information and assistance will continue to be provided by DOL/DET, AJC staff regarding veteran’s priority of service .The Delaware JobLink registration process determines veterans’ eligibility, and an American Flag identifies veterans’ resumes listed on JobLink for employers. Veterans are encouraged to avail themselves of these opportunities by declaring their veteran status. Priority of Service signs are prominently displayed in all State AJCs and on our Mobile One Stop when in use. AJC staff are available to explain mandatory program eligibility and veterans’ priority.
DOL has developed and implemented applicable Labor Exchange/Service Delivery Operational Policies, 6 -Veterans Priority Services, dated 8/31/10, revised 02/25/15 to govern agency process and procedures. All employment service staff, including management have been trained on this policy. These policies have been catalogued on the DOL/DET virtual data warehouse drive, identified as letter V. All DOL/DET policy is reviewed and updated annually and or as required. Please see attached copy of referenced policy number 6. Additional staff development by DET Director and Administrator will be conducted during planned quarterly meetings and as needed with impacted service delivery staff to include DVOP and LVERS.
Beginning October 1 ,2016,the Administrator for the Jobs for Veteran State Grant will pull a monthly monitoring report within DJL of the Delaware AJC’s( Dover, Pencader ,Fox Valley and Georgetown) to monitor Priority of Service to veterans compliance and performance. To further support compliance, refresher training will be provided to all AJC staff on an ongoing basis, including DVOPS, LVERS and Business Service Representatives on the use of Priority of Service for veterans to maintain system integrity and sustainability. Delaware detail will be used for continuous system improvement.