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

Workforce Education & Training

State Approving Agency

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?