Department of Veterans Affairs
Office of Human Capital Planning
Development and Outreach Service
National Veterans
Employment Program
(NVEP)
Greg Alleyne, Program Manager
Program Overview
Mission & Vision
Strategic Goals
Background
Strategies
Status of Veterans in VA
Collaborations/New Initiatives
Highlights
Mission
To provide assistance to veterans seeking
employment and to educate veterans and
hiring officials on veterans preference
statutes and other hiring flexibilities that
may be used to hire veterans.
Vision
The National Veterans Employment Program
contributes to the Department of Veterans
Affairs’ commitment to veterans by fostering
an environment where Federal, state and local
governments, veterans organizations, and
other stakeholders collaborate to enhance the
quality of employment services available to
veterans.
Strategic Goals
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Assist veterans in making a smooth
transition from active military service to
civilian life. (DVA Strategic Goal 2)
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Help restore the capabilities, independence,
and quality of life of veterans with
disabilities through employment assistance.
(DVA Strategic Goal 1)
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Help create an environment that fosters
world class service to veterans and their
families. (DVA Enabling Goal)
Background
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Established in VA’s Office of Human Resources (2001)
Mandate – Develop Department-wide marketing and
recruitment strategy targeting veterans for VA
employment.
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Developed and distributed first NVEP brochures
Launched NVEP Website (www.va.gov/nvep)
NVEP Posters and brochures developed and distributed
to Military Transition Centers (TAP), Veterans Service
Organizations (VSO), & VA Facilities nationally
Secretary establishes Veteran Employment
Coordinator’s (VEC) VA-wide (2006)
Program Strategies
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Outreach
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Education
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Marketing
Outreach
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DOD/DOL (Other Federal Partners)
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EARN
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Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
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Job/Career Fairs & Seminars
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Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VBA)
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Employment Specialists
One Stop Centers (VA Regional Offices)/VA Centers
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Centers for Minority and Women Veterans
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State Employment Commissions (DOL/LVER Reps)
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Veterans Service Organizations (VSO)
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Professional Military Organizations (PMO)
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American Legion
American GI Forum (CPP)
MOAA
SACC
Web Interface
Education
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Veterans Education Initiative
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What is Veterans’ Preference?
How to maneuver the Federal Hiring Process
Education Campaign (Hiring Officials & HR
Professionals)
Veterans’ Preference Laws/Statutes (Updates)
DEUs (Certificate process)
Awareness Campaign – “VALUE” veteran
hiring - VEC
Education
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What is Veterans’ Preference
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OPM’s Vet’s Guide - www.opm.gov/veterans
DoL Vet’s Preference Advisor - www.dol.gov/elaws/vetspref
How to Maneuver the Federal Hiring Process
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Understanding the federal vacancy announcement
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Area of Consideration/Who May Apply
Merit Promotion Process
Competitive Service (Delegating Examining Unit)
Understanding how to apply Veterans’ Preference
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Special Federal Hiring Authorities for Veterans
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30 Percent or more disabled veterans
VRA
VEOA
Education
Merit Promotion Process Vacancy Announcement
Competitive Service (Delegating Examining Unit) Vacancy Announcement
Marketing
External
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VA Recruitment CD-ROM
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Veteran Stakeholders
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VSO/PMO Periodicals
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TAP Seminars/Periodicals
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Job/Career Fairs
Internal
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Leadership Directives & Guidance
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HR Conference Calls
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NVEP Websites (Intranet)
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VA Recruiters Update
NVEP Website
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VACO News Bulletin
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Web Banners
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Advertising
(Print [Federal Times], Radio,
Video)
Advertising
(Print [VAnguard], etc.)
Brochures/Posters
Status of Veterans in VA
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Veterans currently represent 31.0 percent
of VA’s workforce.
Continuous and steady decline of Vietnam
Era Veterans expected.
 The average number of Vietnam Era
Veterans leaving VA over last 12 months
- 170 per month.
 Increase in VRA and Vets w/preference
National Veterans Employment Program
Veterans Employment in VA
Veterans currently employed in VA
(as of July 31, 2007)
Veterans
Preference
(34,658)
30000
Retired Members of
Uniformed Services
(2,205)
25000
Vietnam Era
Veterans
(24,110)
15000
Other Veterans
(16,336)
20000
Vet Pref
RMUS
VER
Other
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5000
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VA Workforce is comprised of 77,309 veterans (31.0%)
National Veterans Employment Program
Veterans Employment Goals
(2007-2008)
Veterans Preference
(34,658) to (39,000)
40000
35000
30000
Retired Members of
Uniformed Services
25000
(2,205) to (3,000)
20000
Vietnam Era Veterans 15000
(24,110) to (22,000)
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5000
Other Veterans
(16,336) to (18,000)
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Vet Pref
RMUS
VER
Other Vets
2007
2008
Increase veteran employment in VA from 31 to 32 percent by 2008.
Initiatives/Collaborations
•Veterans Employment Coordinator (VEC)
•Veteran employment goals disseminated VA-wide
•Establish veteran employment advocates locally
•Establish method of capturing veteran outreach efforts
•VA/National Guard
•Targeting military physicians
•Combine medical services in VA and National Guard
•Combine educational/debt repayment benefit programs
•VA/Surgeon Generals
•Targeting military healthcare professionals
•Certified/credentialed and those w/experience
•Partnership w/Army, Navy, Air Force
•VA Nursing Academy*
•Target military corpsmen/medics
•Not certified or credentialed, w/experience (MOS)
•Partnership w/Universities, Army, Navy, Air Force, & Coast Guard
*Currently researching
Highlights of Veteran Employment at VA
 Highest percentage of newly hired veterans among non-DOD
federal agencies
 Highest percentage of newly hired disabled veterans among nonDOD executive agencies
 Lead non-DOD federal agency in the employment of disabled
veterans
 Lead non-DOD federal agency in the employment of 30 percent
or more disabled veterans
 Lead non-DOD executive federal agency in VRA appointments
 Lead executive federal agency for promotion of disabled and 30
percent or more disabled veterans
 Lead executive federal agency in promotions for all veterans
National Veterans Employment Program
Questions
Thank You
National Veterans Employment Program
Greg Alleyne
Program Manager
National Veterans Employment Program (NVEP)
www.va.gov/nvep
Department of Veterans Affairs
Office of Human Capital
810 Vermont Ave, NW
(202) 273-8749
Greg.alleyne@va.gov