The Disabled Veterans Outreach The Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) and Program (DVOP) and

Local Veterans Employment Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) ProgramsRepresentative (LVER) Programs

“The Law”“The Law”Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) programs

in accordance with Title 38, Chapter41 and 42 of the United States Code (38 U.S.C.).

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LVER

LVER/DVOP ProgramVWIP (WIA Section 168)

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Secretary of Labor

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Assistant Secretary for Veterans Employment and Training

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Veterans' Program O rganizational Chart Effective April 2005

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STATE PLANS STATE PLANS Section 4102 A ( c ) 2Section 4102 A ( c ) 2

Funds provided to States will be based upon an Funds provided to States will be based upon an approved plan that contains:approved plan that contains: A description of services to be providedA description of services to be provided The duties assigned to DVOPs and LVERsThe duties assigned to DVOPs and LVERs The manner in which DVOPs and LVERs are The manner in which DVOPs and LVERs are

integrated in the employment service delivery integrated in the employment service delivery systemsystem

The veteran population to be served andThe veteran population to be served and Incentive performance planIncentive performance plan

Performance Goals for the One-Stop Performance Goals for the One-Stop Delivery SystemDelivery System

VPL 4-06VPL 4-06

For All Veterans and Disabled Veterans:

• Veterans Entered Employment Rate

• Veterans Employment Retention Rate

DVOP/LVER Programs DVOP/LVER Programs VPL 07-05VPL 07-05

Preference for hiring:

• Qualified service-connected disabled veterans

• Qualified eligible veterans

• Qualified eligible persons

DVOP Program DVOP Program Section 4103A

Full or part-time

Intensive services

Priority of service

A. Special disabled veteransB. Other disabled veteransC. Other eligible veterans

DVOP Specialist DutiesDVOP Specialist DutiesVPL 07-05VPL 07-05

1. of intensive services to veterans with special Facilitation employment and training needs.

a. Conduct an assessment b. Develop plan of action that is

documented (EDP)2. c. Provide career guidance

d. Coordinate supportive service(s)e. Make job development contact(s) f. Provide referrals to training g. Make Referrals to job openings

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2. Conduct outreach to locate veterans for intensive services such as:

(a)   VR&E (b)  HVRP (c)   VA Medical centers and Vet Centers(d)  Homeless Shelters (e)  Civic and service organizations(f)    Community Stand Downs(g) Military Installations(h) WIA partners(i) State Vocational Rehabilitation Services

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3. Provide a full range of employment and training services to veterans, with the primary focus of meeting the needs of veterans and eligible persons who are unable to obtain employment through core services.

4. DVOP specialists facilitate Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Employment workshops as approved in the State Plan.

LVER ProgramLVER ProgramSection 4104Section 4104

(1) (1) Conduct outreach to employers in the area to assist Conduct outreach to employers in the area to assist veterans in gaining employment, including veterans in gaining employment, including conducting seminars for employers and, in conducting seminars for employers and, in conjunction with employers, conducting job search conjunction with employers, conducting job search workshops and establishing job search groups; workshops and establishing job search groups;

(2) Facilitate employment, training and placement (2) Facilitate employment, training and placement services furnished to veterans. services furnished to veterans.

(d) Manager’s Report(d) Manager’s Report

LVER DutiesLVER DutiesVPL 07-05VPL 07-05

1. As an integral part of the State’s Labor Exchange System, LVER staff work with other service providers to promote veterans as job seekers who have highly marketable skills and experience.

LVER DutiesLVER DutiesVPL 07-05VPL 07-05

2. Advocate for employment and training opportunities with business and industry, and community-based organizations. Responsibilities may include the following activities:

a. Plan and participate in job fairs to promote services to veterans.

b. Work with unions, apprenticeship programs and business community to promote employment and training opportunities for veterans.

c. Promote credentialing and training opportunities for veterans with training providers and credentialing bodies.

LVER DutiesLVER DutiesVPL 07-05VPL 07-05

3. Establish, facilitate, and/or maintain regular contact with employers to include federal contractors. They should coordinate with employer relations representatives as part of the One-Stop system to include veterans in their marketing efforts.

LVER DutiesLVER DutiesVPL 07-05VPL 07-05

4. Provide and facilitate a full range of employment, training and placement services to meet the needs of veterans. These services may include:

Conducting job search assistance workshops

Providing job development and referral

Providing vocational guidance

Providing Labor Market Information

Providing referrals to training and supportive services

LVER DUTIESLVER DUTIESVPL 7-05VPL 7-05

5. LVER staff facilitate TAP employment 5. LVER staff facilitate TAP employment workshops as approved in the state plan.workshops as approved in the state plan.

6.6. Coordinate with the SDP manager in the Coordinate with the SDP manager in the preparation of the Manager Report on services preparation of the Manager Report on services to veterans.to veterans.

SUMMARY OF DVOP SUMMARY OF DVOP and LVER Programsand LVER Programs

NEED FOR DISTINCTIONNEED FOR DISTINCTION

SPECIALIZATION OF ROLESSPECIALIZATION OF ROLES

OTHER STAFF ALSO RESPONSIBLE OTHER STAFF ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR SERVICES TO VETERANSFOR SERVICES TO VETERANS

P. L. 107-288P. L. 107-288Section 4215 (a) (2) (3)Section 4215 (a) (2) (3)

Priority of service for veterans in Department of Labor job training programs

“Qualified job training program” is any workforce preparation, development, or delivery program or service that is directly funded, in whole or in part, by the Department of Labor.

Training and Employment Guidance Training and Employment Guidance Letter No. 5-03Letter No. 5-03

•20 DOL-Funded workforce programs are covered by section 4215:

• WIA Adult and Dislocated Worker• Wagner-Peyser Employment Services• Trade Act Programs• National Emergency Grants• Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)• Migrant and Seasonal Farm Worker Program• Indian and Native American Program• Job Corps • WIA Demonstration Projects• Labor Market Information Grants• Career One-Stop Electronic Tools• Other Internet-based self-service tools operated by DOL programs

`Priority of service' means, with respect to any qualified job training program, that a covered person shall be given priority over nonveterans for the receipt of employment, training, and placement services provided under that program.

Priority of service for veterans in Department of Labor job training programs

P. L. 107-288P. L. 107-288Section 4215 (a) (2) (3)Section 4215 (a) (2) (3)