2026 Webinars
Apprenticeships
Date: June 30, 2026
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Length: 1:02:07 minutes
Presenters: Abigail Allen, Dr. Ricky Godbolt, Hughes McLean, Joseph Olivere
In this webinar, Abigail Allen (Program Specialist, DOL Office of Apprenticeship), Dr. Ricky Godbolt (Program Analyst, DOL Office of Apprenticeship), Hughes McLean (Apprenticeship & Training Representative and Veteran Liason, DOL Office of Apprenticeship), and Joseph Olivere (Chief of Apprenticeship for the State of Delaware) provide an overview of Registered Apprenticeships and how they can support veterans transitioning to civilian careers. Presenters discuss how apprenticeships work, how to work with veterans to access opportunities, and how to leverage veteran-specific benefits such as the GI bill. This webinar also highlights key resources and tools that help connect veterans to apprenticeship pathways across industries.
For additional information about Registered Apprenticeships, refer to Registered Apprenticeships: A Guide for Veteran Service Providers.
You may also download a PDF copy of the slide deck.
2025 Webinars
What’s New at NVTI
Date: September 4, 2025
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Length: 1:00:13 minutes
Presenters: Brandon Webb and Hannah Toney
In this webinar, Hannah Toney and Brandon Webb provide a recap of everything NVTI accomplished during FY25, including expanding and improving the NVTI ecosystem and your feedback in action. They highlight new and updated courses, webinars, podcasts, and microlearning. Hannah and Brandon also discuss new and updated NVTI resources like the AJC Intake Process microlearning. They also review what is planned for FY26.
You may also download a PDF copy of the slide deck.
Grant Closeout for Grant Recipients
Date: August 13, 2025
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Length: 0:42:30 minutes
Presenters: Kia Mason and Tamara Holland
In this webinar, Grant Officer Kia Mason, and Grant Management Specialist Tamara Holland, explain what Grant Closeout is, systems used for Closeout, Closeout responsibilities and timelines, and preparing for Closeout. They also discuss the Closeout Package, including forms, common delays during Closeout, and post-closeout responsibilities.
You may also download a PDF copy of the slide deck.
JVSG Listening Session: KPMG’s 2025 Tips for Avoiding Audit Findings
Date: June 18, 2025
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Length: 1:21:47 minutes
JVSG Listening Session with KPMG (DOL/VETS Partners): Since 2021, VETS has contracted with KPMG to audit grant recipients for expenditures charged to the grant. In this session, KPMG provides annual training to JVSG recipients to discuss the most common findings and offer ways that states can enhance their policies and procedures to align with the Uniform Guidance, GAO Standards, applicable law, and the terms and conditions of the grant. This video was not created by NVTI. It is hosted with permission from DOL VETS. Questions regarding the content should be directed to [email protected].
This webinar is accompanied by a PDF copy of the slide deck.
Indirect Costs 101
Date: June 12, 2025
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Length: 01:19:19 minutes
Presenters: Emily Wen and Tamara Holland
In this webinar, Emily Wen and Tamara Holland discuss general information around indirect costs including the different types of costs, allocation base, indirect cost rate, cost allocation plan, and indirect cost proposals due date. They discuss elements of reimbursement including reimbursement of indirect costs via a Rate and a CAP, and the post-closeout adjustments. The webinar ends with time for questions and answers. This webinar is accompanied by a PDF copy of the slide deck.
2024 Webinars
NVTI’s 2024 Focus Group Findings
Date: September 5, 2024
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Length: 00:59:36 minutes
Presenters: Hannah Toney and Brandon Webb
In this webinar, Hannah Toney and Brandon Webb, discuss NVTI’s background with focus groups, the focus group purpose, and process. Hannah and Brandon provide a glimpse into the structure of the focus groups and discuss the findings from the 2024 focus group. The webinar concludes with a discussion of NVTI’s next steps and a Q&A session. You may also download a PDF copy of the slide deck.
So, You’re Being Audited: JVSG Program Audits
Date: July 29, 2024
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Length: 00:35:52 minutes
Presenters: Dan Griffiths
In this video, So, You’re Being Audited: JVSG Program Audits, NVTI’s Dan Griffiths presents how to navigate Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) Roles and Responsibilities Audits. Viewers will learn about and understand the triennial, or three-year, audit cycle for the JVSG program, its framework, and various supporting elements. Background information will include the relevant legal guidance applicable for this effort. The video also examines the four phases of the audit process, as well as the tool developed by DOL VETS to be used during the implementation of oversight responsibilities. Finally, viewers will gain an understanding of Areas of Concern and Findings that will need to be addressed by State Workforce Agencies, or SWAs.
05-24 Veterans Program Letter (VPL) Crosswalk
Date: July 10, 2024
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Length: 1:21:31 minutes
Presenters: Dan Griffiths
In this webinar, Dan Griffiths overviews the Veterans Program Letter (VPL) 05-24 and its implications for the Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) staff. The roles and responsibilities of DVOP specialists, LVER staff, and Consolidated DVOP/LVER (CODL) staff are discussed with an emphasis on their statutory duties. The webinar also discusses staffing flexibilities to maximize service integration and collaboration at American Job Centers (AJCs) and hiring preferences for JVSG staff positions and the process or assigning staff based on need. Finally, Dan shares information about performance management and the importance of local service provider engagement to enhance outcomes for veterans. Dan’s presentation was followed by a question-and-answer session. You may access the Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) 05-24 Veterans Program Letter (VPL) Crosswalk and download a PDF copy of the slide deck.
2023 Webinars
Veteran Suicide Prevention: VA S.A.V.E
Date: May 2, 2023
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Length: 1:06:50 minutes
Presenter: Lillie Mells
In this webinar, Lillie Mells, Education & Training Program Coordinator at the Office of Mental Health Suicide Prevention at Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Central Office, provided a general overview of the scope of veteran suicide within the U.S. She explained how to identify a veteran who may be at risk for suicide and what to do when someone identifies a veteran at risk. She also outlined the VA S.A.V.E. steps which teach someone how to act with care and compassion if they encounter a veteran who is in crisis. In addition to the recording, you can access this resource document as a quick reference to critical resources.
The webinar is accompanied by a VA suicide prevention resource guide.
2022 Webinars
AmeriCorps & DOL VETS: A Partnership for You
Date: August 3, 2022
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Length: 57:48 minutes
Presenters: Mary Tobin and John Savage
In this webinar, AmeriCorps’ Mary Tobin – Senior Advisor for Wounded Warrior, Veteran, and Military Family Initiatives – and DOL VETS’ John Savage – Regional Administrator for VETS Atlanta Region – discussed the AmeriCorps and U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS) programs and how you can take advantage of these program benefits. Specifically, they assisted participants to:
- Understand AmeriCorps and DOL VETS opportunities;
- Define who AmeriCorps and DOL VETS are as well as the ways both programs serve veterans;
- Demonstrate how AmeriCorps and DOL VETS are working together to better serve veterans;
- Explore how veteran service providers can partner with AmeriCorps and DOL VETS to improve and enrich the services they provide veterans.
Priority of Service for Grantees
Date: July 14, 2022
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Length: 1:30:03 minutes
Presenters: Victor Glover and John Savage
In this webinar led by Victor Glover, JVSG State Coordinator in North Carolina, and John Savage, Regional Administrator for VETS Atlanta Region, they discussed how veterans and eligible spouses are entitled to precedence over non-covered persons in the program known as Priority of Service. They explained what Priority of Service means, its history, and who is eligible along with how states and local areas can implement Priority of Service, the importance and requirements for state and local policies, and some best practices from states around the nation regarding their provision of Priority of Service. Additionally, they clarified the difference between veteran Priority of Service and veterans’ preference at the state and local levels.
JVSG Promising Practices Listening Session
Date: May 25, 2022
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Length: 1:01:17 minutes
In this webinar, five states presented the lessons learned and promising practices that contributed to their improved performance in Program Year 2020. The event included a facilitated discussion where states asked questions and got answers from their colleagues across the nation.
The JVSG Career Roadmap Certificate Program
Date: May 19, 2022
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Length: 1:04:45 minutes
Presenter: Dr. Hannah Toney, NVTI and Mr. Brandon Webb, VETS
In this one hour webinar, we overview NVTI’s certificate program, the JVSG Career Roadmap Certificate. The presenters overview what certificate programs are, why they are valuable, and specifically what the JVSG Career Roadmap certificate program is and who it is designed for. They also discuss requirements, application and enrollment, measuring progress and considerations, constraints, and future plans. They also provide a virtual tour of the certificate program documents on NVTI.org as well as at NVTI Student Central.
2020 Webinars
Providing Services at a Distance
Date: September 1, 2020
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Length: 1:00:00 minutes
Presenters: Cindy Borden & Chantal Escoto
In this webinar participants will understand how, through discovery and customized employment, they will be able to:
- Describe promising practices related to the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP)
- Identify successful methods for providing quality service to veterans in a virtual setting
- Personalize approaches for virtual considerations
Discovery and Customized Employment
Date: August 26, 2020
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Length: 1:04:27 minutes
Presenters: Debbie Ball
In this webinar, participants will gain an understanding of how they can:
- Get to know veterans while being mindful of their individual and unique circumstances
- Identify a veteran’s skillset and determine how that can benefit a company or organization
- Find alternatives to the competitive hiring process
Participants will also be able to describe how veterans have customized their career plans through their own words.
Accommodations: Resources and Strategies to Help Veterans with Disabilities Obtain Employment
Date: August 19, 2020
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Length: 1:09:56 minutes
Presenters: Melanie Whetzel, James Potts, and Cori DiBiase
This webinar is designed to provide veterans’ service providers staff with a better understanding of how workplace accommodations can assist job-seeking veterans. Through detailed examples, we will deliver accommodation solutions that will help you have informed conversations with job-seeking veterans and employers.
Making the Most of Benefits.gov
Date: April 15, 2020
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Length:43:36 minutes
Presenters: Ellery Rush, Kippi Chase, and Rachel Crowder
Benefits.gov is the official benefits website of the U.S. government. The mission of Benefits.gov is to increase citizen access to government programs and facilitate citizen interaction with the federal government. Since 2002, Benefits.gov has helped over 130 million people identify and access government benefits that can help them improve their circumstances. Join NVTI and NVTAC to learn how Benefits.gov can help the veteran community. Representatives from Benefits.gov will demonstrate the website’s functionality and how its resources can be used to serve our Nation’s veterans.
New Employment Resource: NeedAJobNow.usNLx.com
Date: April 8, 2020
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Length: 59:25 minutes
Presenters: Lori Adams and Charlie Terrell
The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) and DirectEmployers Association recently launched NeedAJobNow.usNLx.com, a job site dedicated to providing a centralized location for displaced workers to access employment opportunities from U.S. corporations with immediate hiring needs due to COVID-19. Hosted by the National Veterans’ Training Institute (NVTI) and the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA), Lori Adams, Veterans Policy Director, NASWA, and Charlie Terrell, Director, NLx, NASWA, discuss how you can use this resource to support veterans seeking employment.
HVRP and JVSG Collaboration: Opportunities and Challenges
Date: April 2, 2020
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Length: 1:16:09
Presenters: Jon Lowry, Cori Di Biase, and Dan Griffiths
Recently appointed Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Employment & Training Services Jon Lowry kicks off the session. Next, NVTI and NVTAC co-host a Community of Practice discussion discussing promising practices in collaboration between Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program (HVRP) grantees and Jobs for Veteran State Grant (JVSG) staff. This conversation includes DVOP specialists, LVERs, and HVRP staff from around the country.
Past Webinar Recordings
Making Careers Happen for Veterans’: A Community of Practice.
An Introduction and Demonstration
Date: January 9, 2019
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Length: 90 minutes
Presenters:
Bradley Sickles NVTI Project Manager, U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service
Monica Henderson Learning Management Systems Administrator, Management Concepts
Dr. Hannah Toney Director, Learning & Technology Solutions, Management Concepts
Learn about the NVTI Community of Practice tool and how to access and use it.
Launch Webinar
U.S. Department of Labor’s HIRE Vets Medallion Program:
Promoting Employer Recruitment, Hiring, and Retention of Men and Women Who Served Honorably in the U.S. Military
Date: September 13, 2018
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Length: 60 minutes
Presenters:
Randall Smith, HIRE Vets Medallion Program Manager, U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans’ Employment and Training
Learn about The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing (HIRE) Vets Medallion program and updates in preparation for the 2019 program year.
Launch webinar
The New Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) Required Core Curriculum: A First Look and Overview
Date: July 10, 2018
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Length: 60 minutes
Presenters:
Matthew Miller Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans’ Employment and Training
Dr. Hannah Toney Director, Learning & Technology Solutions, Management Concepts
Learn about the role and importance of professional development for workforce staff serving veterans and explore the wellspring of professional development resources offered by the National Veterans’ Training Institute (NVTI) for JVSG state staff!
Also learn about NVTI training structure which includes prerequisite eLearning and in-person classroom courses, training objectives for each course, and a demonstration of navigation in the NVTI Student Central portal.
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