1. Why should clients attend the Veterans Training School (VTS)?
   • The Veterans Training School is a steppingstone on the road to independent living, using education to provide opportunities and purpose
   • The Veterans Training School is a requirement of the NECHV
   • The Veterans Training School is a resource for the NECHV clinical staff
   
   
   
2. Who qualifies for training and employment services at the School?
   • NECHV clients with the minimum of a "General Discharge"
   • NECHV clients who submit the completed Eligibility for Employment Form signed by the appropriate case manager
   • NECHV clients who submit the completed VTS Registration Form and have it initialed by the appropriate case manager
   
   
   
3. How do Case Managers refer veterans to the Employment Department of VTS?
   • The appropriate Case Manager should review, sign and submit the completed Eligibility for Employment Form to VTS
   
   
   To Whom should the case managers refer clients-Sarah Sanchez or Tony Padilla?
   • Case Managers should refer clients who are already employed, those who are seeking better employment or retention of employment to Sarah Sanchez
   • Case Managers should refer clients who are seeking day labor or who are deemed ready for work to Tony Padilla
   
   
   
4. What is the minimum or maximum number of courses that clients are allowed to register for per semester?
   • Clients are assessed and advised on an individual basis, which will determine the appropriate amount of courses for which he or she should register
   
   
   
5. What resources does the Veterans Training School provide to clients?
   
   The Veterans Training School provides the following resources:
   • Pre-vocational courses in business and computers
   • Vocational courses in Commercial Driver's License, Security Officer Training and Culinary Arts
   • Life skills courses in money management and self-esteem classes
   • Information Resource Center (IRC), which provides:
     
     1. Computer lab with Internet access
     2. Resource library
     3. One-on-one computer instruction
     4. Job search assistance
     5. Online application assistance
     6. Assistance in obtaining online e-mail accounts
   
   
   
6. What resources does the Veterans Training School provide to clients?
   • Resumes
   • JumpStart Workshops
   • Job posting board
   • Career counseling

For additional questions, please feel free to contact Frank Boback, Training Manager and VTS Registrar at: Frank.Boback@nechv.org