Veterans Program

Purpose
In concert with the WorkForce Center System, this program exists to ensure that specialized employment and training services are provided to veterans.

Customers and Services
Primary customers are Minnesota veterans—including the MN National Guard and Reserves—who meet the definition of an "eligible veteran" and register with a WorkForce Center; and employers. Disabled Veteran Outreach Program (DVOP) staff and local veterans employment representatives (LVERs) located at WorkForce Centers throughout the state provide job-readiness assessment, and job preparation and placement assistance. LVER staff also reach out to the business community to develop job opportunities for veterans; and continue to play an instrumental role in Minnesota's "Beyond The Yellow Ribbon" National Guard Reintegration Program which provides one-to-one counseling and support to soldiers returning from overseas deployment so they have the tools and resources to successfully return to family, work, and community.

Note: In 2008, PL107-288 changed the focus and scope of veterans services to cover only those veterans with a barrier to employment; or enrolled in the Veterans Administration Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program; or in the RealLifelines Program; or veterans of current conflicts. All other veterans are referred to services through the regular WorkForce Center System. This law change has allowed staff to concentrate on veterans needing more extensive help and resources and to provide intensive job placement services.      

Measures - Reporting period is state fiscal year (SFY), July 1 - June 30

More DEED measures: Uniform Program Accountability Measures

Funding Source and Appropriation/Allocation (in thousands)

Statutory Authority
-- The Workforce Investment Act of 1998; the Jobs for Veterans Act; U.S. Code, Title 38; Minn. Stat., Chap. 116J.401

Contact Information
Jim Finley, Director
Phone: 651.259.7557; TTY: 651.296.3900

This information current as of December 2011.