Federal Grant Award Summary

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (doing business as the Michigan Workforce Development Agency) received a $4.7 million formula grant from the Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) under the Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) program (CFDA 17.801). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027, funds specialized employment services for Michigan veterans through three primary staffing positions: Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists, Local Veterans' Employment Representatives (LVER), and consolidated DVOP/LVER staff located in American Job Centers throughout the state.

DVOP specialists provide individualized career services and counseling to veterans with significant employment barriers, with emphasis on economically or educationally disadvantaged veterans. LVER staff conduct employer outreach and advocacy initiatives to increase employment opportunities for all veterans, particularly those with disabilities. The consolidated position staff perform dual roles combining both functions. These JVSG-funded positions prepare veterans and transitioning service members for meaningful employment by providing career counseling, job placement assistance, and employment resources. As a formula grant, no sub-awards are issued; the state agency directly administers all funded activities in accordance with Title 38, United States Code, Chapter 41, and applicable Department of Labor regulations.