Jobs for Veterans State Grants (American Job Centers)

Free job search help from veterans’ employment specialists at American Job Centers, with priority of service for veterans and eligible spouses in every Labor Department-funded job program.

Also called: JVSG, DVOP, LVER, American Job Center, priority of service, one-stop.

For: Veteran or service member, spouse.

Where it applies

Applies in states and territories.

Federal

The Labor Department funds each state to place Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists and Local Veterans' Employment Representatives (LVER) in American Job Centers. DVOP specialists give intensive career services to veterans with significant barriers to employment, such as a service-connected disability, homelessness, recent release from incarceration, low income, or being 18 to 24. LVER staff work with employers to hire veterans. Separately, under 38 U.S.C. 4215, every job training program funded by the Labor Department must give a veteran or eligible spouse priority of service over other applicants. Find the nearest American Job Center through CareerOneStop or the state workforce agency. The services are free.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Jobs for Veterans State Grants (American Job Centers)
Gate	Rule
Veteran or eligible spouse	Any veteran or eligible spouse; DVOP services target listed barriers.

Sources

Jobs for Veterans State GrantsOfficial
20 C.F.R. 1010.300, Priority of serviceOfficial

Updated

Last updated 2026-10-08.

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Disclaimer

VetTOC is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense. Information is for reference only and is not an eligibility determination. Verify with VA, the relevant state or territory, or an accredited VSO.