Jobs For Veterans
JOBS FOR VETERANS IN PENNSYLVANIA
In Delaware County we uphold a Priority of Service for Veterans. The Jobs for Veterans Act (JVA), PL 107-288, signed into law on November 7, 2002, requires that there be priority of service for veterans and eligible spouses in any workforce preparation, development or delivery program or service directly funded in whole or part, by the US Department of Labor (38 U.S.C. 4215).
Jobs for Veterans State Grants
Bureau of Workforce Partnership and Operations
Norman Moore
[email protected]
This program funds Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (DVOP) and Local Veterans’ Employment Representative (LVER) staff in PA CareerLink® offices. DVOPs work with veterans with significant barriers to employment, and LVERs work with employers to showcase qualified veterans for job openings.
Career Acceleration Program for Delaware County Veterans
EDSI
Brandon Clark
[email protected]
484-791-2904
The program is conducted by trained facilitators, many of whom are Veterans themselves. Curriculums are tailored to help transition participants from military to civilian life through industry-specific instruction and behavioral health support for those who need it. Veterans will receive assistance with job search, resume writing, employment portfolios, and interview preparation, with the primary goal of connecting them with employers who are ready to hire. Career Acceleration Program for Delaware County Veterans is a 5-week accelerated program with all training conducted virtually. It includes supportive services such as counseling or referrals, mindfulness to demonstrate how to detach from negative patterns and Job search preparation and placement.