Located in:
- Jobs for Veterans’ State Grants
(OMB Control Number: 1225-0086)
The Jobs for Veterans’ State Grants (JVSG) are mandatory, formula-based staffing grants to States (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 quarterly on a Program Year basis (as with the ETA-9002 Series). Currently, VETS JVSG operates on a 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:
The primary role of the DVOP specialists is to serve veterans deemed most likely to face significant barriers to employment and in the most in need of individualized career services. The primary role of the LVERs is to explore employment opportunities for veterans. For veterans who do not face significant employment barriers, labor exchange staff provide basic career services that non-veteran customers might access under Wagner-Peyser. When appropriate, DVOP and labor exchange staff provide these services to a veteran simultaneously (e.g. labor exchange staff might be offering a resume building workshop that a veteran would be invited to attend). These are services typically sought by more “job ready” individuals.
All eligible veterans and additional populations designated by the Secretary, as noted in VPL 03-19 and VPL 07-14, as eligible will receive individualized case management services from a DVOP or One-Stop staff member. This approach is consistent with NVTI’s DVOP Case Management Training . In accordance with the Jobs for Veterans Act and VPL 03-14 Change 2, the responsibility of serving veterans defined as most in need falls primarily on grant funded DVOP staff, DVOPs will continue to case manage Veterans who have significant barriers to employment in accordance with VETS most current guidance.
Each eligible veteran or additional population will be case managed by a DVOP. The DVOP will maintain a case file and provide notes within the VT Job Link system to track interaction with the client, provide account ability of the client’s Individual Employment Plan (IEP), document progress of services and keep all staff apprised of the clients interaction with AJC staff. When job ready, the client will be handed off to the LVER to ensure employment.
The LVER (Under U.S.C. 4104(b) and VPL 3-14) conducts outreach to employers in the area to assist veterans in gaining employment, including conducting seminars for employers and, in conjunction with employers, conducting job search workshops and establishing job search groups: facilitate employment, training, and placement services furnished to veterans within state employment services system (VJL).
Vermont’s LVERs work closely with the Vermont Relocation Assistance Program (VRAP) to employ veterans in Vermont and to advocate for employment and training opportunities with businesses, industry, and community-based organizations to secure gainful employment for Veteran customers. Business outreach efforts are conducted in partnership with other WIOA partners to ensure a seamless experience for the employer and create a range of options for recruiting and hiring veterans.