Web Site: http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/veterans Profile: The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services provides employment services to military veterans and other eligible persons through a grant funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans Employment and Training Service. Local Veteran Employment Representatives (LVERs) and Disabled Veteran Outreach Placement Specialists (DVOPs) work closely to ensure military veterans get the assistance necessary to maximize their employment opportunities. Veteran representatives are recognized as the most knowledgeable source veterans can access for information and referral to veteran’s benefit information regardless of agency or institution. Services for Job Seekers Local Veteran Employment Representatives (LVERs) and Disabled Veteran Outreach Placement Specialists (DVOPs) provide a wide range of services to military veterans and other eligible persons. These services include: individual employability assessments, referral to outside agencies, vocational guidance, referral to jobs, labor market information, case management, job search planning, individual job development, and outreach to disabled veterans. Additionally, LVERs and DVOPs facilitate the Ohio Transition Assistance Program (OTAP) and the Ultimate Job Search Program (UJS). These seminars offer one on one and group assistance in resume preparation, interview skills, completing job applications, job search planning, and veteran benefits. Services for Employers Local Veteran Employment Representatives (LVERs) and Disabled Veteran Outreach Placement Specialists (DVOPs) work with employers to promote veteran employment and training and to assist with the recruitment of veteran job applicants. Your organization depends on reliable, resilient human capital. Veterans of America's armed forces have the skills, training and character to meet your toughest challenges for today and tomorrow. That's why the President's National Hire Veterans Committee wants you to know that hiring veterans is not just goodwill. It's good business. To find out more, go to www.HireVetsFirst.gov. | 
