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2011 Wounded Warrior Federal Employment Conference
FEDERAL NON-PAID WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
Ruth FanningDirector
Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Service
February 23-24, 2011 1 Fort Belvoir, Virginia
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2011 Wounded Warrior Federal Employment Conference
Purpose -
To provide services and assistance to Servicemembers and Veterans with service-connected disabilities to assist them to obtain and maintain suitable employment, or achieve independence in daily living.
February 23-24, 2011 Fort Belvoir, Virginia2
VetSuccess VR&E Program
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The Department of Veterans Affairs Non-Paid Work Experience Program (NPWE) provides eligible Veterans with the opportunity to obtain training and practical job experience by working in a Federal, State, or Local government agency.
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Non-Paid Work Experience
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What is Non-Paid Work Experience?– Provides eligible Veterans with practical job experiences– Placement can be at any government facility that will
provide the Veteran with a work experience consistent with their vocational rehabilitation goals
– There is no cost to the employer; the Veteran receives a subsistence allowance from the VA• (Authorized by Public Law 94-502)
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Non-Paid Work Experience
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Benefits for Employers– Minimal paperwork is required by the participating
government agency– Allows agency to assess Veteran’s fit for noncompetitive
appointment into a permanent position– Easy access for the government agency to participate in
the NPWE program
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Benefits for Veterans... – Establishes employment history– Provides exposure to employment opportunities– Monthly subsistence allowance– Easy access to public sector employment– Structured way for Veterans to develop job skills
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Limitations of a NPWE…– Veteran can not be placed in a position involving religious
or political activity {CFR 21.299(d)}
– Placement of Veteran cannot result in the displacement of currently employed workers • {CFR 21.299(d)}
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Additional Information– Veterans in a NPWE are not federal employees except for
purposes of compensation for work injuries. They don’t receive leave or other employee benefits
– A Veteran may pursue a NPWE in a Federal, State or local government agency at the full time, three-quarter-time or half-time rate • {CFR 21.4270, footnote 5}
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202-461-9600
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