DOL Awards Employment Grants to Address Veteran Homelessness

The Department of Labor (DOL) recently awarded more than $57 million in grants to support programs that help veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness overcome workforce barriers and find meaningful employment.

The Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program awarded more than $15 million to fund 34 new three-year grants and $42 million to 123 organizations now in their second or third years in the program, which is administered by the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service.

Through the program, 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.

Read the full announcement.

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