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funded, all-expense-paid demonstration project that is free
for veterans e program includes transportation to and
from the Job Corps center, housing, meals, basic medical
services, academic and career technical training, bi-weekly
living allowance, and job placement and post-graduation
support Job Corp and ETA have created an accelerated,
customized program developed speci cally for veterans under skilled worker supervision For both OJT and
Veterans accepted into the demonstration project will be Apprenticeship training, employers apply for approval with
living among non-veterans and other veterans who are NM HED to create positions and must meet minimum
also transitioning from the military to civilian life One of the Job Corps program’s key bene ts is its post-graduate support When veterans are ready to begin transitioning into their career, Job Corps sta will assist them in job searching, resume dra ing, and job interviewing skills
e enrollment will be open and continuous until a center enrolls 100 veterans It is expected that veteran participants will be enrolling and graduating at various rates Although Job Corps has set aside 300 slots for the demonstration project, actual participation during the year may exceed
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requirements For example, to create an OJT position, an employermustmeetminimumrequirementsrelatedtowages, level of skill developed, and reasonable certainty that a job will exist for the veteran once OJT is complete Virtually any job can receive approval for veterans bene ts OJT consists of at least 6 months of training, but no more than 24 months Upon completion of OJT, the participant receives a certi cate of completion Apprenticeship programs normally run two to four years An occupation eligible for apprenticeship instruction requires a minimum of 2,000 hours of on-the-
that number due to continuous enrollment For more information and to sign-up for the demonstration program, visit www recruiting jobcorps gov/en/vets aspx You can nd New Mexico Job Corp Centers listed at:
What Do I Need to Do to Apply for Chapter 30, Chapter 1606, REAP, or VEAP Educational Bene ts?
For all bene ts, you need to complete the VA Form 22-1990, Application for Education Bene ts, and send it to the VA regional of ce with jurisdiction over the state where you will train. Make sure to include a copy of your DD Form 214. If you have already begun your education/training, you will need to take the complete 22-1990 to your school or employer and have them complete a VA Form 22-1999. You will then send both forms to the VA regional of ce that oversees the area in which your school/work is located.
chapter 30: No additional requirements
chapter 1606: Get your DD 2384-1, Notice of Basic Eligibility, from your unit and include it in your submittal to the VA regional of ce (if in education/training, provide it to your school or employer for completion of your 22-1999).
reap: Make sure you print “Chapter 1606” at the top of your 22-1990.
Veap: No additional requirements
For more information and to apply electronically, visit www.gibill.va.gov/bene ts/other_programs/veap.html OR contact your LVER/DVOP.
Albuquerque
1500 Indian School Rd NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 505-222-4243 505-346-2769 (f)
http://albuquerque jobcorps gov
Roswell
P O Box 5970
57 G Street 575-347-5414 575-347-2243 (f) http://Roswell jobcorps gov
VA Work-Study Program
Did you know that if you participate in the Post-9/11 or Montgomery GI Bill, REAP, VEAP, the VR&E Program, or the National Call to Service program (incentives to serve), you have the opportunity to participate in the Work-Study Program under the VA? e VA work-study allowance is available to persons training on a full-time or three-quarter-time basis under any of these programs or for those who are eligible dependents e student may work at his/her school veterans o ce, VA medical facilities, the VA regional o ce, a DoD Facility, or at approved State employment o ces Work-study students are paid either the State or federal minimum wage, whichever is greater, and work 25 hours a week Within the Work-Study Program, veterans with service-connected disabilities of at least 30 percent may be given priority consideration To learn more about the VA Work-Study Program and download a copy of the application form, visit the following link or contact your local LVER/DVOP specialist http://gibill va gov/resources/ education_resources/programs/work_study_program
On-The-Job (OJT)
& Apprenticeship Training
On the Job (OJT) and Apprenticeship training ar both opportunities for veterans to learn silled occupations while performing performing job functions in a work environment