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VETERAN EMPLOYMENT
National Resource Directory - Employment
The American Jobs Act - The Federal Government
is looking to hire Vets. The NRD provides access
to services and resources at the national, state
and local levels.

https://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov

Employ Florida Veterans
A gateway to information and resource links that
will assist veterans and their families. Search
for jobs by your Military Occupational Specialty
Code (MOS).

http://veterans.employflorida.com/portals/veteran/

Military Vet Jobs
Considered an essential stepping stone for your
career, MilitaryVetJobs.com works to connect job
seekers and employers with easy-to-use tools.

http://www.MilitaryVetJobs.com

Career One Stop      
Your pathway to career success" with tools to
help job seekers, students, & career professionals.
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.

http://www.careeronestop.com

Employ Florida Marketplace      
The Employ Florida Marketplace links all of Florida's
state and local workforce services and resources,
including 24 regional workforce boards that
administer more than 80 "one-stop" centers.

http://www.employflorida.com

Florida Department of Corrections      
"Sharpshooter ... Marksman ... Expert?"
FLORIDA DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS.

http://www.fldocjobs.com/

Veterans Transition Assistance Program      
Printable Transition Guides: Get tips and info
on how to transition successfully.

http://www.turbotap.org/register.tpp

Veteran Employment.Com       
Veterans can search for thousands of jobs for vets
from employers who value military experience.

http://www.veteranemployment.com/

GI Jobs      
GI Jobs offers info on career tips, recruitment,
resumes, education, military to civilian calculator,
and an "Ask The Experts" section.

http://www.gijobs.com/

Department of Homeland Security      
The Dept. of Homeland Security has already hired
50,000 veterans and has spent $1.4 billion with
veteran-owned businesses for 2011.

http://www.dhs.gov/xcitizens/veterans.shtm

Veterans Retraining Assistance Program      
VRAP offers 12 months of training assistance to
Veterans who must be enrolled in a VA approved
program of education offered by a community
college or technical school.

http://benefits.va.gov/vow/education.htm


VOW to Hire Heroes Act 2011
VOW to Hire Heroes Act 2011       
The VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, provides
seamless transition for Servicemembers, expands
education and training opportunities for Veterans,
and tax credits for employers who hire
service-connected Veterans.

http://www.benefits.va.gov/VOW/

INDEED
Indeed provides free access in one search to
thousands of jobs and internships from thousands
of job boards, newspaper classifieds and company
websites.

http://www.indeed.com/

Florida Small Business Development Center
Network
      
Florida Small Business Development Center Network.
State Designated as Florida's Principal Provider of
Small Business Assistance. Free Counseling --
Valuable Training -- Business Information.

http://www.floridasbdc.com/

Troops to Teachers      
Provides registered participants counseling and
support services to prepare them for a second
career in teaching.

http://www.fldoe.org/ttt/

Hire Vets First      
At HIRE VETS FIRST you'll find the resources you
need for matching employment
opportunities with veterans.

http://www.dol.gov/vets

Helmets To Hardhats      
Helmets To Hardhats is the fastest way for Military,
Reservists, & Guardsmen to transition from active
duty to a career in the construction industry.

http://helmetstohardhats.org/

SBAs Patriot Express Pilot Loan Initiative      
For vets and members of the military community
wanting to establish or expand small businesses.
Your dream of starting a business can be a reality.

http://www.sba.gov/patriotexpress/index.html

Able Trust - Grant Information      
The Able Trust grant program provides funds to
qualifying organizations to assist individuals with
disabilities gain competitive employment of their
choice in their community.

http://www.abletrust.org/grant/

USA Jobs      
The official jobsite for the US Federal Government.
Search USAJOBS to find thousands of available
federal jobs.

http://www.usajobs.com/

USDVA “Warriors to Workforce”       
A special three-year internship program to prepare
newly-returned Veterans to become federal
contracting specialists has been launched by the
USDVA’s Acquisitions Academy.

http://www.acquisitionacademy.va.gov


VA Acquisition Academy Schools       
Specialized VA training programs to prepare newly
returned Veterans to become Federal Contracting
Specialists, Project Managers, Acquisition Managers,
Facilities Managers and Supply Chain Managers.

http://www.acquisitionacademy.va.gov

Dept. of Labor Veterans Employment Training
To provide veterans and transitioning service members
with the resources and services to succeed in the 21st
Century workforce.

http://www.dol.gov/vets/

VETERANS PREFERENCE--Florida Dept. of Veterans
Affairs
      
An Overview of the law as it relates to both the Federal
Government and to the Florida State Statutes.

http://www.floridavets.org/benefits/veteranspref.asp

America's Heros at Work      
Supporting the Employment Challenges and Employment
Success of Returning Service Members with TBI and/or PTSD.

http://www.americasheroesatwork.gov/

Military.com Veteran Careers      
Find employers looking for military experience. This site bills
itself as "The largest veteran job board in the world".

http://www.military.com/Careers/Home

Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Vets with Disabilities
Provided by Florida State University, EBV offers cutting
edge, experiential training in entrepreneurship and small
business management to disabled veterans.

http://cob.fsu.edu/ebv/

The Riley Guide      
The Riley Guide introduces you to online job search, listing
online sites and services that are useful for a job search.

http://www.rileyguide.com/

Workforce Florida, Inc.      
Created with the passage of the Workforce Innovation Act
of 2000, a 45-member board oversees the administration
of the state’s workforce policy, programs and services.

http://www.workforceflorida.com

PEOPLE FIRST JOB SEARCH -- State of Florida      
The State of Florida's preeminent job searching for all jobs
in the Florida government.

https://jobs.myflorida.com/joblist.html

White House - Jobs for Vets       
The White House Joining Forces webpage lists top job
sites for Veterans, connecting you with the National
Resource Directory, Dept. of Labor sites and the
Military Spouses Job Board, among others.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/joiningforces/resources

Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Program      
Sometimes referred to as the Chapter 31 program, the
Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment VetSuccess
program assists Veterans with service-connected
disabilities to prepare for, find, and keep suitable jobs.

http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/

Florida League of Defense Contractors       
Florida League of Defense Contractors, Inc., is a statewide,
state-focused advocacy and networking group that promotes
the business interests of Florida defense contractors
and defense economic stakeholders.

http://www.fl-dc.org/

Education
   
EDUCATION BENEFITS

State Education Benefits

  • Waiver for Recipients of the Purple Heart or Superior Combat Decorations

  • Scholarships for Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans or
    Children of Servicemen Classified as Prisoners of War or Missing in Action


  • High School Diploma- Korean War Veterans
          Used to establish the eligibility of honorably discharged Korean War veterans for the receipt of a high school diploma from the State of Florida.

  • Federal Education Benefits & Opportunities

  • USDVA Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Program
          Helps service-connected Vets prepare for, find, and hold on to suitable jobs (Chap. 31)

  • VOW to Hire Heroes Act 2011
          Expands existing Vets education & training, and adds employer tax credits for hiring

  • USDVA Acquisition Academy Schools
         New Vet training programs in Fed. Contracting + Project, Acquisition & Facilities Mgt

  • Welcome to the USDVA GI Bill Web Site
          Post-9/11 GI Bill & Montgomery GI Bill specifics, forms & info

  • USDVA On-the-Job & Apprenticeship Training Programs
          Assists veterans & dependents in apprenticeship or on-the-job training programs

  • National Resource Directory -- Education & Training
          DoD & USDVA: education, training, scholorships, benefits, apprenticeships & credentials

  • Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP)
          VRAP offers training assistance to Vets already enrolled in a VA approved program

  • USDVA General Announcements about GI Bill Programs
          Up-to-date announcements of changes & new programs provided by GI Bill


  • News & Info
       
    Veterans' News & Information/Links

    Veterans' News

    Current News of Interest to Veterans'

    News of Interest to Veterans'

    Veterans Newsletter


    Press Releases and News

    VA Sunshine Healthcare Network Announces New Healthcare System Director

    Army Releases March Suicide Data

    Veterans from FDVA Sims State Veterans Nursing Home Honored at Miracle League Field

    2012 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Proclamation

    Risk Factors for Posttraumatic Stress Symptomatology-
    in Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans Similar-
    to Those Observed in Vietnam Veterans.


    Help Preserve the History and Heritage of our Nation's Heros

    September 11th Remembrance Day Proclamation

    2011 POW/MIA Recognition Day Proclamation

    2011 Spirit of  '45 Day Proclamation

    2011 Florida Purple Heart Day Proclamation

    2011 Korean War Armistice Day Proclamation

    2011 Korean War Remembrance Day Proclamation

    2011 Memorial Day Resolution

    2011 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Proclamation

    2011 K9 Veterans Day Proclamation

    2010 Battle of the Bulge Day Proclamation

    2010 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Proclamation

    2010 Veterans Day Resolution

    2010 POW MIA Recognition Day Proclamation

    LeRoy Collins Jr. Remembrance Day Proclamation

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    Legislative Issues
    Legislation We Are Tracking 2011

    The bills listed below represent items filed by legislators relating to veterans. The listing may change as new bills are filed or existing bills are withdrawn. They are listed for information purposes only and the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs does not necessarily support or oppose these initiatives. You may also wish to consult the Florida Legislature's "On Line Sunshine" website at: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm for more information.


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