NVTI Resources

With so many available resources, sometimes it can be a challenge to determine what resources are most appropriate for your needs. Below we have aggregated, vetted, and described a list of helpful resources that you may refer to during your work.

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JVSG Companion Programs: DOL Employment and Training Administration (ETA)
The DOL Employment and Training Administration (ETA) administers federal government job training and worker dislocation programs, federal grants to states for public employment service programs, and unemployment insurance benefits. These services are primarily provided through state and local workforce development systems and your American Job Centers.
https://www.nvti.org/2023/08/31/dol-employment-and-training-administration-eta

JVSG Companion Programs: DOL VETS Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration
Through this continuing NVTI series titled JVSG Companion Programs, our readers will become aware of relevant programs that support a comprehensive, solutions-based model of support to our veterans and their families, which, in turn, can lead to more effective and efficient service delivery. The DOL VETS Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP) is the first in this series of program overviews.
https://www.nvti.org/2023/08/31/jvsg-companion-programs

JVSG Companion Programs: Small Business Administration (SBA) – Support for Veteran Entrepreneurs
Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) personnel are tasked with providing individualized career services and employer outreach to help veterans realize and sustain employment; in some cases, veterans seek entrepreneurial opportunities and want to understand more about options for starting their own businesses. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recognizes the impact that veterans have on the American economy.
https://www.nvti.org/2023/08/31/jvsg-companion-programs-small-business-administration-sba-support-for-veteran-entrepreneurs

JVSG Companion Programs: DOL-VETS and the VA’s VR&E Collaboration Agreement
In the fourth article of JVSG Companion Programs, our continuing NVTI series for Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) personnel, we’ll review resources available through the VR&E partnership—an integrated approach and proven match with the VETS mission to prepare veterans, service members, and spouses for meaningful employment.
https://www.nvti.org/2023/08/31/jvsg-companion-programs-dol-vets-and-the-vas-vre-collaboration-agreement/

JVSG Companion Programs: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the HUD-VASH Program
Under the Housing First strategy, a collaborative program between two federal agencies combines Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rental assistance vouchers with VA supportive services to help veterans who are homeless (and their families) find and sustain permanent housing.
https://www.nvti.org/2023/08/31/department-of-veterans-affairs-va-and-the-hud-vash-program

PAVE Paves the Way for Paralyzed Veterans Seeking Employment
Paving Access for Veterans Employment (PAVE) has helped more than 4,100 veterans, military spouses, and caregivers find meaningful work by providing free employment support and vocational counseling assistance.
https://www.nvti.org/2023/08/31/pave-paves-the-way-for-paralyzed-veterans-seeking-employment

How Telehealth Is Changing Healthcare for Veterans
One of the tools that has facilitated telehealth for veterans is VA Video Connect, which allows Veterans and their caregivers to quickly and easily meet with VA health care providers through live video on any computer, tablet, or mobile device.
https://www.nvti.org/2023/08/31/how-telehealth-is-changing-healthcare-for-veterans

Resources for Veteran Employment Service Providers
While it may seem more challenging to assist veterans during this time of social distancing, there are many online resources available to facilitate veterans’ employment.
https://www.nvti.org/2023/08/31/resources-for-veteran-employment-service-providers/

Honoring the Employers who Hire our Nation’s Heroes
This article discusses the HIRE Medallion Award program, that recognizes organization’s commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development.
https://www.nvti.org/2023/08/31/honoring-the-employers-who-hire-our-nations-heroes/

American Job Centers (AJCs)
American Job Centers (AJCs) provide free help to job seekers for a variety of career and employment-related needs.
https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/american-job-centers.aspx

American Legion
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans’ organization devoted to mutual helpfulness.
https://www.legion.org/

Bureau of Indian Affairs
BIA main site.
https://www.bia.gov/

Bureau of Justice Statistics
The Bureau of Justice Statistics collects, analyzes, publishes, and disseminates information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government. These data are critical to federal, state, and local policymakers in combating crime and ensuring that justice is both efficient and evenhanded.
https://www.bjs.gov/

Census Bureau
Visit the United States Census Bureau website to access data on topics including demographics, economic trends, and population projections.
https://www.census.gov/

Division of Tribal Government Services
The Division of Tribal Government Services promotes awareness of tribal governmental responsibilities and processes, and to provide tribes with the resources they need to foster strong and stable tribal governments in exercising their rights as sovereign nations.
https://www.bia.gov/bia/ois/tgs

Indian Health Service
IHS main site.
https://www.ihs.gov/

Internal Revenue Service
The Internal Revenue Service is the nation’s tax collection agency and administers the Internal Revenue Code enacted by Congress.
https://www.irs.gov/

Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) Program
The Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) program provides federal funding, through a formula grant, to 54 State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) to hire dedicated staff to provide individualized career and training-related services to veterans and eligible persons with significant barriers to employment and to assist employers fill their workforce needs with job-seeking veterans. 
https://www.dol.gov/vets/grants/state/jvsg.htm

Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP)
The Department of Defense’s Military Spouse Employment Partnership connects military spouses with partner employers.
https://msepjobs.militaryonesource.mil/msep/

National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA)
The National Association of State Workforce Agencies delivers training, employment, career, and business services, in addition to administering the unemployment insurance, veteran reemployment, and labor market information programs.
https://www.naswa.org

National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans is the leading authority on homeless veterans’ issues and the only national organization solely focused on ending veteran homelessness. They work to achieve their mission by promoting collaboration, shaping policy, building service capacity, ensuring accountability, and managing a referral helpline for veterans experiencing and at-risk of homelessness. They are the resource and technical assistance center for a national network of community-based service providers and local, state, and federal agencies that provide housing, employment services, case management, legal aid, and other supportive services to thousands of veterans experiencing or at-risk of homelessness each year.
http://www.nchv.org/

National Veterans’ Training Institute (NVTI)
National Veterans’ Training Institute (NVTI) was established to develop and enhance the professional skills of veterans’ employment and training service providers throughout the United States.
https://www.NVTI.org

National Labor Exchange
The National Labor Exchange is a public-private partnership between DirectEmployers and the National Association of State Workforce Agencies. DirectEmployers is a nonprofit Member-owned and -managed association formed in 2001 by 14 leading Fortune 500 companies searching for a way to reduce recruiting costs, while regaining ownership of their recruitment brand. Now with around 900 employers varying in industry and size, Member benefits include online recruiting solutions, the Partner Relationship Manager (PRM), networking and educational opportunities and more.
https://usnlx.com/

Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration provides resources for small business owners and people striving to become small business owners.
https://www.sba.gov/

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency.
https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program

Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration supports customers by delivering financial support, providing superior customer service, and ensuring the safety and security of your information.
https://www.ssa.gov/

United States Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Hiring Our Heroes is a nationwide initiative to help veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses find meaningful employment opportunities.
https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes

United States Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)
It is the mission of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to enhance and protect the health and well-being of all Americans. They fulfill that mission by providing for effective health and human services and fostering advances in medicine, public health, and social services.
https://www.hhs.gov/

United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Exchange
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Exchange provides resources and assistance to support HUD’s community partners.
https://www.hudexchange.info/

United States Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration (ETA)
The mission of the Employment and Training Administration is to contribute to the more efficient functioning of the U.S. labor market by providing high-quality job training, employment, labor market information, and income maintenance services primarily through state and local workforce development systems.
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta

United States Department of Labor – Email subscription service
The United States DOL email subscription service is used to sign up for updates or set subscriber preference to DOL information.
https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDOL/subscriber/new?topic_id=USDOL_750

United States Department of Labor – Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) Toolkit
This Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) toolkit provides strategies and best practices to recruit, hire, retain, and advance workers with disabilities in good jobs in construction, manufacturing, and clean energy.
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/good jobs/toolkit

United States Department of Labor – The Good Jobs Initiative (March 2024)
The Good Jobs Initiative, led by the Department of Labor, is focused on providing critical information to workers, employers, and government as they work to improve job quality and create access to good jobs free from discrimination and harassment for all working people.
https://www.dol.gov/general/good-jobs

United States Department of Labor ­­ – Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
Transition Assistance Program provides service members who are about to be discharged with job seeking skills such as resume writing to help their transition to the civilian world.
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/tap

United States Department of Labor – Veterans’ Employment & Training Services (DOL VETS)
DOL VETS main site
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets

United States Department of Labor – Veterans’ Employment & Training Services Regional Offices
Visit the VETS Regional Offices to view a map of their regional offices.
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/about/regionaloffices

United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
The United States Department of Veteran Affairs provides veterans the world-class benefits and services they have earned – and to do so by adhering to the highest standards of compassion, commitment, excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability, and stewardship.
https://www.va.gov/

The VA Office of Tribal and Governmental Relations:
The Office of Tribal and Governmental Relations (OTGR) team works to strengthen and build closer relations between the VA, tribal governments and other key federal, state, private and non-profit partners in an effort to effectively and respectfully serve Veterans across Indian Country. This work is done in the spirit of government to government consultation and collaboration, respectful of the special relationship that exists between the United States and tribal governments.
https://www.va.gov/TRIBALGOVERNMENT/index.asp

Veterans Career Fairs – The American Legion
Visit The American Legion’s Career Fair as a resource to learn more about the location and dates of various career fairs hosted by the organization.
https://www.legion.org/careers/jobfairs

WorkforceGPS
WorkforceGPS provides useful resources to promote and nourish workforce development.
https://www.workforcegps.org

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