FAMOUS VETS
He retired from the Air Force in 1981 then went on to paint "happy mistakes" on public television.
Who is Bob Ross?
This law prohibits DVOPs and LVERs from performing non-veteran related duties that detract from their defined duties.
What is the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act.
This state agency provides vocational rehabilitation services for eligible individuals with disabilities.
What is Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS).
Used to affirm eligibility--or not.
What is an MSQ?
Number of Michigan Works Agencies.
What is 16?
By executive order, this former Navy Submariner and POTUS, created the pilot Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (DVOP).
Who is Jimmy Carter?
These provide guidance about Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) programs.
What are Veterans’ Program Letters (VPL)?
A collaboration between the Department of Housing and Urban Development & VA for veterans seeking housing support.
What is HUD-VASH?
Identifies employment goals, SBEs, and steps to overcome said barriers.
What is an IEP?
Number of regions in VES.
What is 6?
A former Marine turned Star Wars villain medically discharged in 2004.
Who is Adam Driver?
In a rush? This allows veterans and eligible spouses access to programs earlier than the general population.
What is Priority of Service.
Headquartered in London, England, it is the largest non-government provider of social services in the United States.
What is the Salvation Army.
You may need one if these to score an interview, showcasing your career.
What is a chronological resume?
Number of counties in the Upper Peninsula.
What is 15?
In 2019 this Army vet achieved the Guiness World Record for the longest career as a game show host for the same show.
Who is Pat Sajak?
Not to be taken for granted, it funds Michigan VES.
What is the Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG)?
Since 1979, these centers have provided a wide range of social and psychological services to veterans.
What are Vet Centers?
Helps reveal SBEs, employment goals, education and training, and skills.
What is a comprehensive assessment?
If you just became a VCA, you'll need to complete your core JVSG courses with this many months.
What is 18?
This Air Force vet received 54 Acadamy Award nominations, more than any living person. Most recently in 2024.
Who is John Willaims?
This federal program recognizes companies and organizations with a strong commitment to hiring Veterans, but you'll only find 10 in Michigan.
What is the HIRE Vets Medallion Program?
This organization helps vets transition into the building trades, but they'll have to exchange headgear.
What is Helmets to Hardhats?
You may want to complete one of these when referring a veteran to a your LVER.
What is a Job Readiness Checklist?
The number of times the Maritime Sailors' Cathedral rang, according to Gordon Lightfoot.
What is 29?