Employment Assistance and Training for Veterans
Worksource Oregon
Paul M. Messett
Disabled Veterans Outreach Representative (DVOP)
Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER)
1645 NE Forbes Rd., Ste. 100
Bend, Oregon 97701-4990
Phone: 541-388-6455 / Fax: 541-388-6453
VR&E - (Formerly known as Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment) offers services to veterans who have a service-connected disability and meet eligibility requirements. Services may include job training, employment accommodations, resume development, and job seeking skills coaching. Other services may be provided to assist Veterans and Service members in starting their own businesses or independent living services for those who are severely disabled and unable to work in traditional employment. For more information, including eligibility, visit https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation/eligibility/
BOLI – offers career support and guidance for veterans through paid apprenticeship.
Aaron Unpingco
Veterans Policy Analyst
Email: aaron.unpingco@boli.state.or.us / Phone: 971-353-6856 (cell)
Web: oregon.gov/boli/apprenticeship
BestCare Supportive Employment – must be a Jefferson County resident, involved in outpatient mental health and/or substance use disorders treatment with BestCare, and interested in employment.
Kerry Mickel
Supported Employment Specialist
Email: kerrym@bestcaretreatment.org / Phone: 541-475-6575 ext 1322 / Text: 541-675-5004