Veterans’ Employment Program

The Department of Employment Services (DOES) proudly serves veterans and other eligible individuals by provid­ing resources and expertise to assist and prepare them to maximize their employment opportunities and protect their employment rights. Through the Veterans’ Employment Program, a range of federally funded services known as the Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (DVOP) and the Local Veterans’ Employment Representative (LVER) Program are provided to veterans.

What Specific Services Do Veterans Receive?

The DVOP and LVER programs provide various types of occupational training, employment counseling, career readjust­ment assistance, and job seeker and placement services, including resume preparation, interviewing skills and tech­niques, and job matching.

As An Employer, Can I Give Preference To Hiring A Veteran With A Service-Related Disability Over Other Applicants?

Yes. The law neither prohibits nor requires affirmative action on behalf of individuals with disabilities. An employer may hire a qualified individual with a disability (including a veteran with a service-related disability) over a qualified applicant without a disability.

How Can Employers Recruit And Hire Veterans With Service-Related Disabilities?

Employers may post advertisements and vacancy announcements with the DOES Job Bank. They may also send va­cancy announcements and request referrals from the DOES American Job Center(s)

How Can Employers Partner With The DOES Veterans’ Employment Program?

DOES encourages partnerships with employers. If you would like to partner with the DOES Veterans’ Employment Program, please contact the Veterans’ Employment Program at (202) 698-5825 to speak to the Veterans’ Program Coordinator or email does.dc.gov.