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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:

b. The Duties Assigned to Dvop Specialists and Lver Staff by the State; Specifically Implementing Dvop and Lver Duties or Roles and Responsibilities as Outlined in 38 U.s.c. § 4103a and 4104. These Duties Must Be Consistent with Current Guidance;

Current Narrative:

(c) The duties assigned to DVOP specialists and LVER staff by the State; specifically implementing DVOP and LVER duties or roles and responsibilities as outlined in 38 U.S.C. § 4103A and 4104. These duties must be consistent with current guidance.

DVOP Specialists in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 4103A and 4104, use a case management approach, as taught by the National Veterans’ Training Institute, DVOP specialists will focus staff-assisted intensive services to meet the needs of veterans with Significant Barrier to Employments (SBE). Individuals in these categories are considered to have an SBE.

Delaware DVOPS provide intensive services and facilitate placements to meet the employment needs of veterans, prioritizing service to special disabled veterans, other disabled veterans, and other categories of veterans in accordance with priorities determined by the Secretary of Labor (Secretary).

Delaware DVOPS also review all open case files of current participants with a SBE or in a priority category and perform case management duties as referred or as requested by the veteran.

DVOPS also conduct relationship building, outreach and recruitment activities with other service providers in the AJC and community , to enroll SBE and priority category veterans in State AJC s employment services and as they move from career services to training services.

Delaware LVERS in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 4104(b)

1. Conduct outreach to employers in the area to assist veterans in gaining employment, including conducting workshops with the Business Service Representatives for employers and, in conjunction with employers, conduct job search workshops and establishing job clubs

2. Facilitate employment, training, and placement services furnished to veterans in Delaware through Delaware Job Link in our AJC’s

3. Are members of the Business Services Representative group

4. Plan and participate in job and career fairs

5. Coordinates with unions, organizations, apprenticeship programs and is a member of the State local Chambers of Commerce as an advocate for veteran employment

6. Informs federal contractors of the process to recruit qualified veterans

7. Coordinates and actively participates with other business outreach efforts,e.g. Delaware Joining Forces and the Commission on Veterans Affairs.

8. Meet with veteran jobseekers recommended by other AJC staff for referral to specific employment opportunities.

9. If available, “greet” veterans who come into an AJC, but solely for the purpose of explaining the services that are offered at the AJC and introducing a veteran to the appropriate staff member that will help them.

Through their outreach efforts to employers, LVER staff will develop hiring opportunities for veterans by making employers aware of LVER Services as well as promoting the benefits of hiring and retaining veterans. As we continue to improve our web-based, talent/job bank, Delaware JobLink (DJL), LVERs will continue to play a key role in recruiting employers to utilize our system. We will coordinate these outreach activities with LVER staff in order to target their efforts to Federal contractors and subcontractors. LVER staff shall increase employer contacts by 25 % annually. Subsequently LVER staff shall enter the employer contacts in the Delaware Job Link job order system. We expect these efforts to result in more viable job orders, increased employment placement of veterans, and possible certification opportunities for veterans and placement of veterans in apprenticeships.

In coordination with the AJC, Area Operations Manager; LVER staff will also monitor the provision of services to veterans through the Center, and assist in preparation of the quarterly Managers Report on Services to Veterans.

Note: As of July 1,2016,the Apprenticeship and Training Unit relocated from the Division of Industrial Affairs to Employment and Training. This structural move will enable the LVER to work closely to develop and promote credentialing and licensing opportunities for veterans.