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