The Disabled Veterans Outreach
Program (DVOP) and
Local Veterans Employment
Representative (LVER) Programs
“The Law”
Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) programs
in accordance with Title 38, Chapter
41 and 42 of the United States Code (38 U.S.C.).
U. S. Department of Labor --- -- Organizational Chart
Secretary of Labor
Assistant Secretary for Veterans Employment and Training
LVER/DVOP Program
VWIP (WIA Section 168)
HVRP
TAP
FCJL
USERRA
RAVET
DVET
ADVET
VPS/VPA
CTDOL-OVWD
LVER DVOP
CTDOL - OVWD
Veterans' Program Organizational Chart Effective April 2005
Patricia H. Mayfield
Commissioner - CTDOL
Terry Brennan
Director
OVWD
DVOPs
CSR
LVERs
CSR
STATE PLANS
Section 4102 A ( c ) 2
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Funds provided to States will be based upon an
approved plan that contains:
 A description of services to be provided
 The duties assigned to DVOPs and LVERs
 The manner in which DVOPs and LVERs are
integrated in the employment service delivery
system
 The veteran population to be served and
 Incentive performance plan
Performance Goals for the One-Stop
Delivery System
VPL 4-06
For All Veterans and Disabled Veterans:
• Veterans Entered Employment Rate
• Veterans Employment Retention Rate
DVOP/LVER Programs
VPL 07-05
Preference for hiring:
• Qualified service-connected disabled
veterans
• Qualified eligible veterans
• Qualified eligible persons
DVOP Program
Section 4103A
 Full or part-time
 Intensive services
 Priority of service
A. Special disabled veterans
B. Other disabled veterans
C. Other eligible veterans
DVOP Specialist Duties
VPL 07-05
1. of intensive services to veterans with special
Facilitation employment and training needs.
a. Conduct an assessment
b. Develop plan of action that is
documented (EDP)
2.
c. Provide career guidance
d. Coordinate supportive service(s)
e. Make job development contact(s)
f. Provide referrals to training
g. Make Referrals to job openings
DVOP VPL 07-05
2. Conduct outreach to locate veterans for intensive
services such as:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
VR&E
HVRP
VA Medical centers and Vet Centers
Homeless Shelters
Civic and service organizations
Community Stand Downs
Military Installations
WIA partners
State Vocational Rehabilitation Services
DVOP VPL 07-05
3. Provide a full range of employment and training
services to veterans, with the primary focus of
meeting the needs of veterans and eligible persons
who are unable to obtain employment through core
services.
4. DVOP specialists facilitate Transition Assistance
Program (TAP) Employment workshops as
approved in the State Plan.
LVER Program
Section 4104
(1) Conduct outreach to employers in the area to assist
veterans in gaining employment, including
conducting seminars for employers and, in
conjunction with employers, conducting job search
workshops and establishing job search groups;
(2) Facilitate employment, training and placement
services furnished to veterans.
(d) Manager’s Report
LVER Duties
VPL 07-05
1. As an integral part of the State’s Labor Exchange
System, LVER staff work with other service providers
to promote veterans as job seekers who have highly
marketable skills and experience.
LVER Duties
VPL 07-05
2. Advocate for employment and training opportunities with
business and industry, and community-based organizations.
Responsibilities may include the following activities:
a. Plan and participate in job fairs to promote services to
veterans.
b. Work with unions, apprenticeship programs and
business community to promote employment and
training opportunities for veterans.
c. Promote credentialing and training opportunities for
veterans with training providers and credentialing bodies.
LVER Duties
VPL 07-05
3. Establish, facilitate, and/or maintain regular contact
with employers to include federal contractors. They
should coordinate with employer relations
representatives as part of the One-Stop system to
include veterans in their marketing efforts.
LVER Duties
VPL 07-05
4. Provide and facilitate a full range of employment,
training and placement services to meet the needs of
veterans. These services may include:
 Conducting job search assistance workshops
 Providing job development and referral
 Providing vocational guidance
 Providing Labor Market Information
 Providing referrals to training and supportive
services
LVER DUTIES
VPL 7-05
5. LVER staff facilitate TAP employment
workshops as approved in the state plan.
6. Coordinate with the SDP manager in the
preparation of the Manager Report on services
to veterans.
SUMMARY OF DVOP
and LVER Programs

NEED FOR DISTINCTION

SPECIALIZATION OF ROLES

OTHER STAFF ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR
SERVICES TO VETERANS
P. L. 107-288
Section 4215 (a) (2) (3)
Priority of service for veterans in Department of
Labor job training programs
“Qualified job training program” is any workforce
preparation, development, or delivery program or
service that is directly funded, in whole or in part, by the
Department of Labor.
Training and Employment Guidance
Letter No. 5-03
•20 DOL-Funded workforce programs are covered by section 4215:
• WIA Adult and Dislocated Worker
• Wagner-Peyser Employment Services
• Trade Act Programs
• National Emergency Grants
• Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
• Migrant and Seasonal Farm Worker Program
• Indian and Native American Program
• Job Corps
• WIA Demonstration Projects
• Labor Market Information Grants
• Career One-Stop Electronic Tools
• Other Internet-based self-service tools operated by DOL programs
P. L. 107-288
Section 4215 (a) (2) (3)
Priority of service for veterans in Department of
Labor job training programs
`Priority of service' means, with respect to any
qualified job training program, that a covered
person shall be given priority over nonveterans for
the receipt of employment, training, and placement
services provided under that program.