State Employment Agencies Element 20
American Job Centers
American Job Centers (AJCs) Veterans Employment Representatives DVOPs LVERs Priority of Service Services include career guidance, assessment, job search, employment trends and wage information Services vary from state to state
Services for Job Seekers 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
DVOP Specialist Duties Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialists: Facilitation of intensive services to veterans. DVOPs target services to veterans with significant barriers to employment. Conduct outreach to locate veterans.
LVER Duties Local Veterans’ Employment Representative: Conducts outreach to employers on behalf of job seeking veterans. Assists employers with veteran job creation. In conjunction with employers, conducts workshops and job fairs.
Additional Benefits 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 www.careeronestop.org