Located in:
- 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:
g. 3. Job-driven Training and Subsequent Placement Service Program for Eligible Veterans and Eligible Persons;
Current Narrative:
The JVSG and workforce center staff participate in state and local area training sessions and intiatives centered around sectors and career pathways. JVSG and workforce center staff utilizes local labor market information as a tool when eligible veterans and persons are making job-driven training decisions.Before, Through the complete training process, the DVOP specialists, WIOA and Wagner Peyser staff will work in conjuction with the LVER and business service team to assist eligible veterans and persons to identify employment opportunities through the state labor exchange Connecting Colorado. The tools in which we measure the services provided include but not limited to:
- Vets 9002 and 200 Report
- Interviewing of AJC staff
- State monitoring tool
- Review of program files and documentation
- Customer surveys
- Site visits
- Accompanying DVET during federal audits
- Quarterly Managers Report
- CDLE Regional Directors meeting