Employment and Training Office of Veterans Services Division of Employment and Training Jessica Maple Regional Supervisor Office of Veterans Services Department of Workforce Development

Office of Veterans Services OVS Mission Office of Veterans Services Advance veterans into the workforce through targeted business engagement and effective employment services. The Mission of DWD’s Office of Veteran’s Services – Advance veterans into workforce through targeted business engagements and effective employment services.

10 Reasons to Hire a Veteran Accelerated Learning Curve Leadership Teamwork Diversity and Inclusion in Action Efficient Performance under Pressure Respect for Procedures Technology and Globalization Integrity Conscious of Health and Safety Standards Triumph Over Adversity The Office of Veterans Services promote the value veterans bring to Wisconsin’s workplace environment.

OVS Staff Integration Workforce Development Areas (WDAs): Southeast Milwaukee County Waukesha-Ozaukee-Washington Fox Valley Bay Area North Central Northwest West Central Western South Central Southwest LVERs and DVOP staff are integrated within the 11 Workforce Development Wisconsin areas of the state. Find Statewide Contacts at: http://www.dwd.wisconsin.gov/veterans/vetreps.htm

Role of LVERs Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVERs): Conduct outreach to employers to assist veterans in gaining employment Coordinate seminars and workshops for employers to highlight the benefits of hiring veterans Facilitate veteran employment and training services Capacity Builder LVERS conduct outreach, facilitate employer workshops, build the capacity by connecting services with partners and ensure veteran priority of service is maintained within the job centers.

Role of DVOPs Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Representatives (DVOPs): Provide intensive services to meet the employment needs of veterans who are economically or educationally disadvantaged, disabled, homeless or facing other barriers to employment Assist veterans in overcoming employment barriers through comprehensive case management that may include coordination with workforce training partners and community based organizations DVOPS conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individual employment plans to overcome barriers to employment.

DVOP Focus Veterans with SBE Comprehensive Assessment Individualized Employment Plan Review of Employment Plan Wage at Employment Retention after Employment Veterans with SBE Comprehensive Assessment Individualized Employment Plan Review of Employment Plan Wage at Employment Retention after Employment

OVS Partnerships DWD Bureau Of Apprenticeship Standards VIP Helmets to Hardhats DWD/Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) MOU with VA VOC Rehab, DVR & OVS DVOPs provide intensive employment services using case management system DOC MOU with WDVA, DWD/OVS & DOC DVOPs provide intensive employment services for incarcerated veterans beginning 60 days before release WDVA Veteran Outreach and Recovery Program (VORP) DVOPs provide intensive employment services to SBE veterans served by VORP in 49 northern counties and central Wisconsin DWD Bureau Of Apprenticeship Standards VIP Helmets to Hardhats DWD/Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) MOU with VA VOC Rehab, DVR & OVS DVOPs provide intensive employment services using case management system DOC MOU with WDVA, DWD/OVS & DOC DVOPs provide intensive employment services for incarcerated veterans beginning 60 days before release WDVA Veteran Outreach and Recovery Program (VORP) DVOPs provide intensive employment services to SBE veterans served by VORP in 49 northern counties and central Wisconsin

WiscJobsForVets Wisconsin Fast Tracks Hiring Veterans with a 30% or greater service connected disability for State Service Careers: Streamlined appointment process Offers alternative to civil service exam and scoring procedures to save veterans and hiring managers time 55 veterans have successfully entered into employment with average starting wage $20.45 per hour since the program’s launch in 2015 Operates with our partners: the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Office of State Employment Relations WiscJobsForVets helped a disabled veteran obtain a permanent, full-time marketing position at a starting wage of $27 per hour a week after initial contact with a state agency. Wisconsin Fast Tracks Hiring Veterans with a 30% or greater service connected disability for State Service Careers: Streamlined appointment process Offers alternative to civil service exam and scoring procedures to save veterans and hiring managers time 41 veterans have successfully entered into employment with average starting wage $21.00 per hour since the program’s launch in 2015 Operates with our partners: the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Office of State Employment Relations Apply Online: WiscJobsForVets.wi.gov

Office of Veterans Services Questions? Office of Veterans Services Derek Jablonicky Derek.jablonicky@dwd.wisconsin.gov Jessica Maple Jessica.maple@dwd.wisconsin.gov