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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/




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




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 Vet Jobs       
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

Education
   
EDUCATION BENEFITS
G.I. Bill - Approved Schools, OJT, & Licenses/Tests
Search for Veteran Approved Schools / OJT / Licenses / Tests by Name, County  or  City
SAA for Veterans Education & Training - Staff
State Approving Agency -- Staff
Federal Requirement Forms for Specialized School Approval
Requirements for Flight School Approval
Requirements for Institute of Higher Learning New School Approval
Requirements for New NonAccredited School Approval
Requirements for New NonCollege Degree School Approval
Frequently Asked Questions
State Approving Agency - FAQs
Costs of Licensing and Certification Exams Covered by VA 10/21/01
Applying for Benefits
Related Educational Benefits Information
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

News & Info
   
Veterans' News & Information/Links
 
Veterans' News
 
Current News of Interest to Veterans'
News of Interest to Veterans
 
Veterans' Newsletter
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Press Releases and News
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
 
Facts and Information
 
CARES
  • CARES Overview
  • CARES Network (VA Sunshine Healthcare Network)
  • Employment
  • Agency for Workforce Innovation (AWI)
  • People First Job Search
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    Health
  • Florida Relay Service and
    Florida Telecommunications
    Relay, Inc.
  • Veteran's and Hepatitis C
  • Diabetes and Agent Orange Exposure
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  • Suicide Prevention
  • Veterans and Mesothelioma Asbestos Exposure
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  • Combat Gambling Addiction:
    A Toolkit for the Military
  • Veterans and Agent Orange: Update 2008 - Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences
  • Nursing Home Abuse -- Causes, Awareness & Reporting
  • VA Caregiver Support FactSheet
  •    
    General Information
  • Claim All Your Benefits
  • Florida Vets First
  • Disaster Planning
  • Safeguard Our Seniors (SOS)
  • Flag Protocol
  • State Phone Directory 
  • Veterans History Project
  • Website for War Widows and Survivors
  • Acronyms
  • The Center for Women Veterans
  • Amendment 7
  • National Veterans' Organizations 
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Requesting Military Records Online
  • Health Information Online Florida HealthStat.com
  • Federal Agencies 
  • Medical Links 
  • Military Service Links 
  • US Flag Information
  • Military History Links 
  • Hurricane Preparedness Information
  • Other Florida Resources 
  • Other States' Veterans' Pgs 
  • Veterans' Groups 
  • Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Florida National Guard
  • Institute on World War II and the Human Experience
  • Florida Division of Blind Services
  • Other Information Sources Non-Government Veterans Groups

  • Florida Veteran - VA Statistics
  • Florida Veteran Statistics -- All Available Statistics
  • FAST FACTS -- Florida Veterans
  • MAP -- VA Facilities by Congressional District for Florida
  • MAP -- Florida Per Capita Compensation and Pension Map by County
  • REPORT -- 2010 Florida Veterans' Benefits Report
  • SUMMARY -- USDVA & Florida -- State Summary -- November 2010
  • PTSD Training Video for First Responders
  • "The Walking Wounded Are Coming Home" FDVA Site
  • "The Walking Wounded Are Coming Home Part-1"
  • "The Walking Wounded Are Coming Home Part-2"
  • Legislation We Are Tracking
  • Current Legislation We Are Tracking
  • CVSO Claims Lookup
  • CVSO Claims Lookup
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    Organization
       
    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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    PUBLICATIONS

    FDVA ANNUAL REPORT
    View 2010-2011 FDVA Annual Report (PDF file)
    View 2010 FDVA Annual Report (PDF file)
    View 2009 FDVA Annual Report (PDF file)
    View 2008 FDVA Annual Report (PDF file)
    FDVA LONG RANGE PROGRAM PLAN (LRPP)
    Click here to view FY 2012-2013 LRPP
    e•FLORIDAVETS NEWS
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    2011 FLORIDA VETERANS' BENEFITS GUIDE
    2011 Florida Veterans'  Benefits Guide
    FEDERAL BENEFITS GUIDE
    2010 Federal Benefits Guide Veterans, Dependents & Survivors (English) (PDF) 2010 Federal Benefits Guide (Spanish) (Español) (PDF file)
    FDVA INTRODUCTION TO VETERANS' Benefits
    2011 Training Manual
    VETERANS' PREFERENCE GUIDE
    Veterans' Preference Information (PDF file)
    FDVA CABINET MEETING INFORMATION
    State of Florida - Public Meetings
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         All Hot USDVA Website links & Phone Numbers -- Collected in one place
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         VA Facility Locator -- Locate a VA Medical Facility and Staff Information
         Search for Employment using MOS -- Military Occupational Speciality Code
         Buddy Locator -- Search to Find Your Military Buddies
         PTSD Program Locator -- PTSD Program Locator by State
         Gravesite Locator -- Gravesite Locator for Veteran burial locations
         Benefits by State: FLORIDA -- My Gateway to VA Benefit Information
         Locate Military Records -- Locate Military Records Including DD-214
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