The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $37 million in grants to organizations that help veterans experiencing or at-risk of homelessness find meaningful employment and assist them in overcoming barriers to transition back successfully into the workforce.
Administered by the department’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program awarded more than $37 million to 98 organizations now in their second or third years in the program. These organizations provide participating veterans with occupational skills, connect them with Registered Apprenticeships or other on-the-job training, and deliver job search and placement services.
VETS awards HVRP grants competitively to nonprofit and for-profit organizations, Native American Tribal governments, state and local workforce development boards, state and local government agencies, higher education institutions and faith-based and community organizations.
Through the program’s services, veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness can learn occupational skills, participate in apprenticeships or on-the-job training opportunities, and receive job search and placement assistance.