Section 21.88 - Individualized employment assistance plan(a)Purpose. The purpose of the IEAP (Individualized Employment Assistance Plan) is to assure that a comprehensive, thoughtful approach is taken, enabling eligible veterans to secure suitable employment. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3107 )
(b)Requirement for a plan. An IEAP will be prepared:(1) As part of an IWRP; or(2) When the veteran is eligible for employment assistance under provisions of § 21.47 . (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3107(a) )
(c)Elements of the plan. The IEAP shall follow the same structure as the IWRP. Each IEAP will include full utilization of community resources to enable the veteran to: (1) Secure employment; and(2) Maintain employment. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3117 )
(d)Preparation of the IEAP. Preparation of the IEAP will be completed:(1) No later than 60 days before the projected end of the period of rehabilitation services leading to the point of employability; or(2) Following initial evaluation when employment services constitute the whole of the veteran's program under provisions of § 21.47 . Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3107(a)