ACS s veterans in apprenticeship hvrp priority 1 program will target veteran homeless population within the 13 counties of the houston metropolitan statistical area (MSA) inclusive of austin,…

ACS s veterans in apprenticeship hvrp priority 1 program will target veteran homeless population within the 13 counties of the houston metropolitan statistical area (MSA) inclusive of austin, harris, fort bend, matagorda, montgomery, brazoria, galveston, liberty, waller, walker, chambers, colorado, and wharton counties. The program will offer services to homeless veterans to aid them in overcoming barriers to entering the workforce. These services will include recruitment and outreach, employment services, training, and linkage to other support services. Recruitment and outreach, employment and training services such as apprenticeships, work based learning, on-the-job training. OJT wage subsidies for employers, housing assistance for veterans transitioning from incarceration as well child care assistance to veterans with children. The program will also provide OSHA 10 and forklift certifications for enrolled participants. Homeless veterans, veterans with children, veterans transitioning from incarceration. ACS plans to focus on predominately rural and underserved areas in the gulf coast region. 110 enrolled participants in years one and two and 100 in year three for a total of 320 for the 3 year period. Average hourly wage at placement 17.50, placement rate of 81 , cost per placement of 5,859 62 of participants employed in 2ND quarter after exit. 51 of participants employed in 4TH quarter after exit and median quarterly earnings in the 2ND quarter after exit of 9,360. Additionally this project proposes 40 OJT contracts annually and 80 of all enrolled participants trained yearly for a total of 256 trained for the 3 year period. Department of labor, gulf coast workforce board and ajcs, texas workforce commission.