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Workforce Development Agency

Workforce Development Agency. State of Michigan Veterans’ Services Division. Vision & Leadership. Major General Robert W. Smith III, USA (Retired). Veterans’ Services Division.

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Workforce Development Agency

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  1. Workforce Development Agency State of Michigan Veterans’ Services Division

  2. Vision & Leadership Major General Robert W. Smith III, USA (Retired)

  3. Veterans’ Services Division • State of Michigan Agency that provide enhanced employment and education services to U.S. Military veterans and their eligible spouses • To be considered a veteran by Federal Regulations, one must have served on active duty for more than 180 days, or have been discharged (under other than dishonorable) or released from active duty due to a service-connected disability

  4. VETERANS’ SERVICES DIVISION • Assist veterans with finding the appropriate federal, state, or local entities, for the reintegration process • Assist veterans in finding employment • Help explain to veterans their benefits and entitlements • Promote hiring of veterans (Job Developments) • Educate private sector employers and governmental agencies on the benefits of hiring veterans

  5. Veterans’ Reintegration • Separation from active service • Transition Assistance Program (TAP) • Guard and Reserve demobilization • Transition Assistance Program (TAP) • Penal system releases (military and civilian) • Incarcerated Veterans’ Program • Pre-release Counseling and Employment Services • Veterans’ Court

  6. Veterans’ Services DivisionCentral Office Staff • Expand partnerships with governmental entities, Veterans’ Service Organizations, and other community agencies • Maintain Division Web site and State Veterans’ Hotline • Research veteran issues, collect data on returning veterans and develop reports • Coordinate staff training • Implement legislative mandates

  7. Strategic PartnersFederal, State, and County Government

  8. Strategic PartnersVeterans’ Service Organizations

  9. Services Provided Include: • Registration for VA benefits • Job fairs • Transitional support • Educational Scholarships

  10. Strategic PartnersCommunity Housing Social Services Education and Training Institutions Employers

  11. Workforce Education & Training Health Technology State Approving Agency

  12. Referring Veterans for VSD Services • Refer the Veteran to the nearest Michigan Works! Service Center, first… • If it is determined that the veteran will need more intensive job seeking services they will be referred to the LVER/DVOW in the service center.

  13. Mr. Robert W. Smith III Director, Veterans’ ServicesDivision (517) 241-4224 Carmela Buchanan Department Training Analyst, VSD (517) 241-9893 Inquiries: Questions regarding this policy issuance should be directed to: State Veterans’ Hotline: (800) 455-5228

  14. Questions?

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