A passenger car or other motor vehicle used to transport persons or goods and is owned by someone in the W-2 group.
Vendor Payment
Payment made on behalf of the household by a third party to another source
victim(s) of trafficking
An individual who has been subjected to a severe form of trafficking and, in the U.S., has been certified by the Department of Health and Human Services.
victim(s) of trafficking HHS certification
A process by which the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services verifies that a particular individual aged 18 years or older is a victim of trafficking. Find more information and a sample letter of certification here.
Vocational English as a Second Language (VESL)
Like ESL, VESL focuses on developing English language listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in non-native English speakers. However, VESL places an emphasis on work-related vocabulary and communication needs.
Vocational Evaluation/Assessment
Assessments which are conducted to help individuals living with a disability establish realistic vocational goals and a plan to achieve them. The vocational evaluation process is designed to assess the unique strengths, resources, and experiences of an individual in order to match that person’s abilities and preferences to appropriate work placements, jobs, or training programs. The process is interactive; the intent is for staff to learn about the participant and the participant to learn about themselves
Volag
A non-profit voluntary agency contracted by the federal government to provide for the initial reception and placement of refugees in the U.S. After the initial “welcoming” period, Volags continue to provide support to help refugees become socially and economically self-sufficient.