7-17-2018
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington veterans will get more work opportunities thanks to a large federal grant.
The State Department of Veteran Affairs announced a $480,000 Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor will provide workforce reintegration services to homeless veterans across the state.
The Department partners with veterans employment representatives across the state to connect veterans with employers.
Funds may also be used for work clothes, tools, transportation and job readiness services.
U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta announced the HVRP grants total $47,600,000, and will be used to help an estimated 18,000 homeless veterans nationwide.