Purpose of project: united states veterans initiative (U.S.vets washington, D.C.) is applying for $300,000 in funding under the homeless veterans reintegration program (HVRP) priority category to…

Purpose of project: united states veterans initiative (U.S.vets washington, D.C.) is applying for $300,000 in funding under the homeless veterans reintegration program (HVRP) priority category to provide employment-focused reintegration services for eligible veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness. With this funding, U.S.vets will expand efforts to connect veterans to meaningful employment opportunities through targeted job training, placement services, and supportive workforce development initiatives. The program is designed to: 1. Increase employment opportunities by providing job placement assistance and training. 2. Address employment hurdles through targeted case management and supportive services. 3. Ensure job retention by providing follow-up services and workforce stabilization support.activities funded by grant: the project will provide comprehensive employment services using a case management approach that includes: outreach and enrollment, employment and job training services, case management and supportive servicesintended beneficiaries of the project: this program will serve eligible veterans as defined under 38 U.S.C. 2021 and 2023.homeless veterans, including those housed within the past 60 days.veterans at risk of homelessness within 60 days.veterans currently in HUD-vash or tribal HUD-vash housing.veterans recently released from incarceration (within 18 months of enrollment).veterans transitioning from incarceration (within 18 months of release date).veterans participating in VA rapid rehousing programs.outcomes of the project:cost per enrollment: $4000PLACEMENT rate (percentage of exiters placed into employment): 70% average hourly wage at placement: $23.47 (92% of SDA average market wage)cost per placement (CPP): $5,777.78PERCENTAGE of enrollments with completed training: 55%employment rate 2ND quarter after exit: 50%median earnings 2ND quarter after exit: $9,763.52 employment rate 4TH quarter after exit: 40%key partnerships:federal and VA partnerships:continuum of care (COC) HUD-vashsupportive services for veteran families (SSVF)grants and per diem (GPD) VA community employment coordinators (CEC)VA healthcare and mental health servicesstate and local workforce developmentamerican job centers (AJCS) state employment offices apprenticeship programscommunity-based and faith-based partnerships:housing and homeless service providerslegal services and financial literacy programssubrecipient activities: N arecipient of other funding: in addition to HVRP funding, U.S.vets receives support from various sources, including VA grant and per diem (GPD), supportive services for veteran families (SSVF), HUD COC, HUD-vash collaborations, and local state workforce development grants. These funding sources complement HVRP by providing housing stability, case management, and employment-related supportive services .