The U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) awarded a $7,729,480 formula grant to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to fund the Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) program. This program supports Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists, Local Veterans' Employment Representatives (LVER), and consolidated position staff in American Job Centers across Michigan.
The DVOP specialists provide individualized career services to veterans with significant barriers to employment, such as those who are economically or educationally disadvantaged. The LVER staff conduct outreach to employers, advocate for veteran hiring, and work to increase employment opportunities for veterans, with a focus on those with service-connected disabilities. The consolidated position staff serve in dual DVOP and LVER roles. This grant funding allows LEO to prepare veterans and transitioning service members for meaningful careers, provide employment resources and expertise, and promote their employment opportunities. The grant has an award date of October 1, 2024 and a completion date of December 31, 2026.
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