Project Grant VW191780960540

The federal Formula Grant award of $3,741,464 from the U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) under the Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) program (CFDA 17.801) supports the delivery of specialized employment services for veterans. The funding enables State Workforce Agencies, such as the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, to hire Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists, Local Veterans' Employment Representatives (LVER), and...

The federal Formula Grant award of $119,692 from the U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) under the Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) program (CFDA 17.801) supports the delivery of individualized career services, employment resources, and job placement assistance to veterans, with a focus on those facing significant barriers to employment. The grant funds Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists, Local Veterans' Employment Representatives...

The U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) awarded a $233,150 Project Grant under the Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP) to Veterans Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. This 3-year grant, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, will enable Veterans Inc. to provide direct specialized employment and training services to homeless and at-risk veterans in Connecticut. Key activities include outreach, job training, career counseling, resume...

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development received a $4,575,785 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) under the Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) program (CFDA 17.801). This funding supports the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists, Local Veterans' Employment Representatives (LVER) staff, and consolidated position staff stationed at American Job Centers across Indiana. The DVOP specialists provide...

The U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) has awarded a $600,000 Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP) grant (CFDA 17.805) to Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc. (VRSI), a for-profit small business, to assist homeless veterans with finding employment. The grant funding will support VRSI's comprehensive services, including intake and assessment, employment planning, skills training, job placement assistance, and post-employment follow-up. VRSI...

The U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) awarded a $727,017 formula grant to the Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training under the Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) program (CFDA 17.801). The grant will fund Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists, Local Veterans' Employment Representatives (LVER), and consolidated position staff who will be stationed in American Job Centers across Rhode Island. These JVSG-funded staff will...

The U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) has awarded a $6,738,052 Formula Grant under the Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) program (CFDA 17.801) to the Washington State Department of Employment Security (ESD). This grant supports the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialist, Local Veterans' Employment Representative (LVER) staff, and consolidated position staff in American Job Centers across the state of Washington. The DVOP Specialists...

The U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) awarded a $734,312 formula grant under the Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) program to the Vermont Department of Labor. The JVSG program supports the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists, Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVER) staff, and consolidated position staff who work in American Job Centers across the country. These staff provide individualized career services to veterans...

The Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) program, administered by the U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS), awarded a $18,351,581 formula grant to the Florida Department of Commerce on October 1, 2024. This funding supports the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) specialist position, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) staff, and consolidated position staff in American Job Centers across Florida. These funded staff provide individualized...

The Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) awarded a $12,843,731 Jobs for Veterans State Grants (CFDA 17.801) formula grant to the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement. This 27-month grant, running from October 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026, funds Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists, Local Veterans' Employment Representatives (LVER), and consolidated position staff stationed in American Job Centers across Virginia. These...