Priority of Service at American Job Centers Pg. 131 Element 16

What does it mean? Most veterans, and eligible spouses, are given priority (“earlier than” or “instead of”) over non-veterans to most of the employment, training, and placement services* offered at the AJC *directly funded, in whole or in part, by the U.S. Department of Labor

Who gets Priority of Service Veterans Active military service and discharged under “other than dishonorable” conditions

Is a widow of a veteran who: Eligible Spouses Is married to: A veteran with a total service-connected disability, per VA evaluation A Service member who is missing in action, captured or forcibly detained Is a widow of a veteran who: Died of a service-connected disability Died while a total service-connected disability, per VA evaluation, was in existence

Tips Make sure you let AJC staff, including whoever handles the Intake process, that you are a veteran (or eligible spouse) Online registration forms will include a place to indicate you are a veteran Keep your DD 214 handy; the AJC may require it when placing you at the head of the line for programs that involve the expenditure of training funds Pg. 131

Questions?