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Workforce Development Agency
State of Michigan
Veterans’ Services Division
Vision & Leadership
Major General Robert W. Smith III, USA (Retired)
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• 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
Veterans’ Services Division
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
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
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
Strategic PartnersFederal, State, and County Government
Strategic PartnersVeterans’ Service Organizations
Services Provided Include:
• Registration for VA benefits• Job fairs• Transitional support• Educational Scholarships
Strategic PartnersCommunity
Referring Veterans for VSD Services
1. Refer the Veteran to the nearest Michigan Works! Service Center, first…
2. 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.
Mr. Robert W. Smith IIIDirector, Veterans’ Services Division
(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
Questions?