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Plan: Wisconsin PYs 2016-2017
Combined Plan C

Section: Jobs for Veterans State Grants Program

Narrative: a.

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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:

a. How the State Intends to Provide Employment, Training and Job Placement Services to Veterans and Eligible Persons Under the Jvsg

Current Narrative:

Jobs for Veterans State Grants The Jobs for Veterans’ State Grants (JVSG) are mandatory, formula–based staffing grants provided by DOL to states. 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: The State of Wisconsin Office of Veterans Services (OVS) provides services to eligible veterans through a statewide network of DVOP and LVER staff. These services are available in one–stop centers, online, and in various outreach locations. OVS staff work with partner agencies and programs to assure that priority of service is provided to veterans. Working closely with partner agencies assures that there is not duplication of services and that veterans receive all services that they are eligible and qualified to receive. LVERs are members of the local business services team. LVERs also work with employers so that veterans become employed.