Montana Department of Labor & Industry serves all transitioning military service members, veterans, and eligible spouses, assisting them to access training and maximize their employment opportunities. When visiting a Job Service Montana office, please identify yourself as a veteran or eligible spouse.
Employment Specialists at Job Service Montana offices assist all military service members, veterans, and eligible spouses. Disabled Veteran Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialists and Local Veteran Employment Representatives (LVER) are located at several Job Service Montana locations and trained to assist veterans (and in some cases, their families) when they encounter more severe challenges obtaining employment.
You may be eligible for Priority of Service if –
You served in the United States military; or were activated as a member of a National Guard or Reserve unit. Or are the spouse of—
Employment Specialists at Job Service Montana offices can assist all veterans in securing employment and training, as well as refer Veterans to other service providers in both public and private agencies and organizations. Below is a list of contact information for all of Job Service Montana offices, with specific listings for DVOP Specialists. Visit a Job Service Montana Officenear you.
DVOP | |||
Dan Altmaier | Billings | (406) 655-6065 | daltmaier@mt.gov |
David Pressler | Bozeman | (406) 582-9219 | david.pressler@mt.gov |
Shannon Ray | Butte | (406) 494-0313 | shannon.ray@mt.gov |
Chelsea Keller | Great Falls | (406) 791-5865 | Chelsea.keller@mt.gov |
Steve Beaty | Helena | (406) 447-3219 | stephen.beaty@mt.gov |
James Graham | Kalispell | (406) 758-6279 | james.graham@mt.gov |
Shannon Noble | Missoula | (406) 542-5754 | snoble@mt.gov |
Ian Kerr | Polson | (406) 883-7898 | IKerr@mt.gov |
All other Job Service Montana locations are able to assist Veterans and will refer to DVOPs as necessary.
Justin Toth - Veteran Program Manager
(406) 444-1630 justin.toth@mt.gov
The State of Montana has the following benefits available to honorably discharged veterans:
VETS priorities are:
Additional information is available at Veterans' Employment and Training Service.
Job Service Montana is committed to assisting all military service members, veterans, and eligible spouses obtain employment and and training.
Registering for work enables your access to online job searching, uploading a resume, employment notifications and allows employers to review your resume. To get the most out of work registration visit aJob Service Montana Office
Computers, internet, the Montana Career Information System, copiers, fax machines, printers, and phones are available to assist job seekers.
Apprenticeship is the oldest known form of skills training, and it's a great way to get your foot in the door of an in demand and high paying field. As an apprentice, you'll learn from seasoned professionals who will teach you the skills of their trade. You'll also get paid from day one, while you learn. To learn more, visit the Montana Apprenticeship Program - Earn . Learn . Succeed
Frequently Asked Questions
You can receive reimbursement for licensing and certification tests you take on or after March 1, 2001. These tests must be specifically approved for the G.I. Bill. VA can pay only for the cost of the tests and not other fees connected with obtaining a license or certification.
Montana - State Approving Agency Contacts | |||
Ken Gemlich, SAA Director | Director Veterans' Education and Training | (406) 444-4122 | kgemlich@mt.gov |