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- Jobs for Veterans’ State Grants
The Jobs for Veterans’ State Grants (JVSG) are mandatory, formula-based staffing grants to (including DC, PR, VI and Guam). The JVSG is funded annually in accordance with a funding formula defined in the statute (38 U.S.C. 4102A (c) (2) (B) and regulation and operates on a fiscal year (not program year) basis, however, performance metrics are collected and reported (VETS-200 Series Reports) quarterly (using four “rolling quarters”) on a Program Year basis (as with the ETA- 9002 Series). Currently, VETS JVSG operates on a five-year (FY 2015-2019), multi-year grant approval cycle modified and funded annually.
In accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 4102A(b)(5) and § 4102A(c), the Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Training (ASVET) makes grant funds available for use in each State to support Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists and Local Veterans' Employment Representatives (LVER) staff. As a condition to receive funding, 38 U.S.C. § 4102A(c)(2) requires States to submit an application for a grant that contains a State Plan narrative, which includes:
c. The Manner in Which Dvop Specialists and Lver Staff Are Integrated into the State’s Employment Service Delivery System or One-stop Delivery System Partner Network;
Current Narrative:
Service delivery occurs through a seamless integrated delivery system called PA CareerLink®. Cross-trained, responsive customer service teams conveniently located in Pennsylvania communities provide effective services. Veterans receive priority in all employment and training programs. Priority of service is the responsibility of all PA CareerLink® staff and partner staff.
DVOP Specialists work with PA CareerLink® partners on a common strategy for identifying veterans who self-register by having the PA CareerLink® managers pull a list of veterans who self-identify. The PA CareerLink® manager invites the self-identified veteran to come to the PA CareerLink® center for services. Veterans who possess a significant barrier to employment receive a referral to the DVOP Specialist. This allows DVOP Specialists to supplement the work that already occurs at the PA CareerLink® center. A needs-based approach consists of screening for disadvantaged veterans, veterans who possess significant barriers to employment, and veterans most in need of intensive labor exchange services. PA CareerLink® centers conduct staff meetings, training sessions, and workshops on a periodic basis to keep all partners apprised of program updates, changes, revisions, accomplishments, and recommendations.
LVERs work with the PA CareerLink® Business Service Team in promoting veterans to employers. LVERs are key members of Business Service Teams as they provide information on current employer job openings, assist employers looking to hire veterans, and actively promote job-ready veterans to employers.