1. State Employment Agencies
Element 20

2. American Job Centers (AJCs)

3. Typical services Employer outreach / job development
Local, state & national job banks and boards
Resume and cover letter assistance
Mock interviews and advice
Labor Market Information
Assessments/Skills Validation (Work Keys)
Computers with internet access

4. Typical services Workshops Hiring fairs OJT programs (Earn and Learn)
Info about credentialing and apprenticeships
Work Study Opportunities
Plus
WIOA partner programs (Element 12)

5. Local Veterans’ Employment Representative (LVER)
Conducts employer outreach / job development on behalf of all veterans
Assists employers with veteran-related hiring dynamics (including tax credits and federal contractor issues)
(Non-Veteran) Business services staff also serve job-seeking veterans

6. Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialists (DVOPS)
Assist veterans with significant barriers to employment (p. 139)
Disabled
Long-term unemployed (27 weeks)
Low-income
Homeless
Ex-offenders
And year-old veterans

7. Tips for taking full advantage of AJC services
Be an exemplary client (“Audition” for AJC staff)
Prompt & reliable attendance at appointments, workshops, job fairs, etc.
Project a professional presence at all times (Business casual dress, language, body language)
Educate staff about your skills, translating your military experience for non-veteran staff

8. Ensure the Intake Staff know you’re a veteran (especially women veterans!)

10. Questions?