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This presentation was created byThe Office for Veterans’ Workforce Development
www.ctvets.org
Welcome to theConnecticut Department of Labor
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We counted on you . . .
NOW
You can count on us for . . .
Job Opportunities
Training
Resources
Thank You for Your Service!
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The Office for Veterans’ Workforce Development assists veterans/ covered persons with their employment and training needs
Job service assistance
Referral to supportive services
Intensive career services (case management)
State and federal program information/referral
Our Mission
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Our Mission
Provide priority services to ensure that all veterans and covered persons are treated with dignity and respect at all CT Department of Labor facilities and by all CTWorks staff
Encourage the use of CTWorks as Veterans’ Resource Centers
Work as an advocate for Veterans and covered persons interacting with public and private agencies
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Provide job service assistance for military members separating/retiring from active duty
Assist National Guard and Reserve units at pre-mobilization and demobilization centers with information on employment and training opportunities
Transitional Assistance Program (TAP)
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Serving the Connecticut Veteran population of more than 300,000
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Veteran Employment Representative Locations
5 Regional Offices and 9 Satellite Offices
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Office
1 Outstation
• U.S. Submarine Base
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Military members who have separated within the past 36 months
Service connected disabled veterans Campaign badge veterans Veterans with non-service disabilities Veterans with 180 consecutive days active
duty (not including training), not serving in support of any conflict
National Guard/Reserves members (Title 10) Homeless veterans Covered Persons
Veterans Eligible for Services
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Program Overview
Priority of Service Veterans Intensive Services DOL & CTWorks One-Stop
Career Centers
Resource Centers Workshops Training Options Additional Resources
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Priority of Service
The Jobs for Veterans Act of November 2002 created priority of services for Veterans and Covered Persons for all U.S. Department of Labor federally funded employment and training programs
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Intensive Services (Case Management)
Disabled Recently separated Campaign badge Chronic unemployment
For Veterans/covered persons with barriers to employment & training that may include:
Homeless Ex-offender Legal/medical issues
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Job Searching Career/Vocational Assistance Labor Market Information Training Resource Centers (workshops, fax,
computers, internet, copiers, telephones, newspapers, résumé paper & envelopes)
Résumé Assistance Eligibility for Referral to Other
Benefits and Programs
Veterans Representatives & the Career Centers
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Available throughout the state. Click here and select your area.
Professional Development Workshops
Workforce Investment Act
Orientation
Job Searching Techniques
Networking
Job Applications
Résumé Writing & Critique
Cover Letters
Interviewing Skills
Computer Skills
Job Retention
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Education & Training Opportunities
Workforce Investment Act Training
Apprenticeships
Education and Training Connection
Universities
Community Colleges
Vocational/Technical Schools
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Additional Resources
G.I. Bill
Connecticut Veteran Tuition Waiver
Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment
CT Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
Small Business Administration
Community Economic Development Fund
Adult Education
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Disability Accommodations
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Human Rights & Opportunities Commission
Office of Protection & Advocacy
ADA Coalition of Connecticut
CT Department of Veterans AffairsOffice of Advocacy & Assistance
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USERRA
Uniformed Services Employment And Reemployment Rights Act
Prevents Veterans from being discriminated against as a result of military service
Administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans Employment & Training Service (VETS)
For information/assistance, click here, call 860-263-6490,or contact ESGR (Employment Support for the Guard and Reserve)
USERRA
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We hope this presentation has been of assistance.
If you have further questions, please click here to contact your local Veteran Employment Representative.
Thank you for your service.
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