Veteran Programs & Procedures

1. State Employment Agencies – 11i Roles of Veteran’s Representatives 2. American Job Centers– 11i (1) 3. Workforce Investment Act/Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act - 11i (2) 4. Unemployment Insurance – 17 (c) Veteran’s Programs & Procedures Veterans Succeeding in the 21 st Century Workforce Overview

Veteran’s Programs & Procedures Veterans Succeeding in the 21 st Century Workforce State Employment Service: Standards:  Veterans Employment Representatives  Priority of Service  Services include career guidance, assessment, job search, employment trends and wage information  Services vary from state to state

Veteran’s Programs & Procedures Veterans Succeeding in the 21 st Century Workforce State Employment Agencies Services for Job Seekers – #11i - Job Boards - Employment Referrals - Assessments - Telephones, Fax, Copy Machines - Computer/Internet Access - Unemployment Assistance - Resume/Interview Help - Vocational Guidance - Labor Market Information - Education/Training Assistance - Work Study Opportunities - Credentialing and Apprenticeships - State/National Job Banks

Veteran’s Programs & Procedures Veterans Succeeding in the 21 st Century Workforce Roles of Veteran’s Representatives DVOP Specialist Duties – #11i 1.Facilitation of intensive services to veterans. 2. DVOP Specialists target services to veterans with significant barriers to employment. 3. Conduct outreach to locate veterans.

Veteran’s Programs & Procedures Veterans Succeeding in the 21 st Century Workforce Roles of Veteran’s Representatives LVER Duties – #11i 1.Establish and maintain regular contact with employers. 2.In conjunction with employers, conduct workshops, job clubs and groups.

Veteran’s Programs & Procedures Veterans Succeeding in the 21 st Century Workforce American Job Centers 11i (1)  Multiple agencies into one location  Convenience for the job seeker, training seeker, and employer  Program coordination  Partners might include: job services, unemployment insurance, youth programs, vocational education and rehabilitation 

Veteran’s Programs & Procedures Veterans Succeeding in the 21 st Century Workforce WIOA 11i(2) Goal: Provides training opportunities Increases the employment, retention, and earnings for participants Focuses on meeting business needs for skilled workers

Veteran’s Programs & Procedures Veterans Succeeding in the 21 st Century Workforce WIOA #11i(2) - Key Concepts: Managed at the local level Business Leadership and Oversight One Stop System Universal Access Customer Choice/Empowerment Accountability Training must be in a demand occupation Not an entitlement program

Veteran’s Programs & Procedures Veterans Succeeding in the 21 st Century Workforce Unemployment Insurance (UCX) #17c Purpose The Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicemembers (UCX) program provides benefits for eligible ex-military personnel. o The program is administered by the States as agents of the Federal government. o If you were on active duty you may be entitled to benefits based on that service. Must have DD-214. o You must have been separated under honorable conditions.

Veteran’s Programs & Procedures Veterans Succeeding in the 21 st Century Workforce Unemployment Insurance (UCX) #17c Background Employers pay an unemployment payroll tax for their employees. The federal government actually reimburses these payments after the fact. These benefits are intended to be a form of income maintenance between jobs.

Veteran’s Programs & Procedures Veterans Succeeding in the 21 st Century Workforce Unemployment Insurance (UCX) #17c Benefits The state under which the claim is filed determines: - benefit amounts - number of weeks benefits can be paid - other eligibility conditions Receiving retirement or separation pay may also influence your receipt of unemployment compensation.

Veteran’s Programs & Procedures Veterans Succeeding in the 21 st Century Workforce Unemployment Insurance (UCX) #17c To File a Claim… Link directly to all 50 States and U.S. Territories

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