Veterans Workforce Program

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You served our country and now we are here to help you with your workforce quest.  We are dedicated to the recognition of and delivery of services to veterans.  Veterans are identified at the point of entry to the center and are given priority over non-veterans with respect to all Department of Labor funded programs and services.  All CareerSource Southwest Florida staff members are empowered to develop employment opportunities with employers to improve employment outcomes for targeted Veterans.

Veterans come to the civilian workforce with extensive technical and non-technical skills gained through military experience and training. The Veterans Energy Pipeline website was designed by Vets4Energy and the American Petroleum Institute. Vets4Energy is a grassroots group of veterans who believe that energy security is tied to our national security.

Together, the organizations want to assist veterans interested in the energy industry by pairing their skills by rank and branch of service with similar job titles in this sector. It is designed to help veterans identify the types of jobs for which they may qualify.

Visit Veterans Energy Pipeline for more information.

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Eligible Spouse – The spouse of any of the following: (1) any Veteran who died of a service-connected disability, or any member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who, at the time of application for the priority, is listed in one or more of the following categories and has been so listed for a total of more than 90 days: (a) Missing in action; (b) Captured in line of duty by a hostile force; or (c) Forcibly detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power

With respect to any qualified job training program, a covered person shall be given priority over a non-covered person for the receipt of employment, training, and placement services provided under that program, notwithstanding any other provision of the law.

Priority, in the context of providing priority of service to covered persons in qualified job training programs , means the right to take precedence over non-covered persons in obtaining services.

Depending on the type of service or resource being provided, taking precedence may mean:

The covered person receives access to the service or resource earlier in time than the non-covered person. If the service or resource is limited, the covered person receives access to the service or resource instead of or before the non-covered person.

Covered Person – Veteran or Eligible Spouse.

Florida’s Veterans Program Portal is a gateway to information and resource links that will assist veterans, veterans’ families and employers in accomplishing their employment goals

Florida’s Career Centers are staffed with a network of professional Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialists and Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVER) staff who are tasked to provide priority workforce services to veteran customers.
Find the Career Center nearest you.

With more than 1.6 million veterans, Florida is the most veteran-friendly state in the nation.  The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs is the premier point of entry for Florida veterans to access earned services, benefits and support.  For more information, visit www.FloridaVets.org or call FDVA at (727) 319-7400.  

Compensation and Pension Benefits
The VA’s Compensation and Pension Benefits department administers a variety of programs and services for veterans and their families, such as service-connected compensation, disability compensation, pension and burial benefits. Includes information on types of benefits, program fact sheets, how to apply for benefits, and VA contact information.

Education Benefits
The VA Education Service offers many different types of benefits for active duty, discharged and retired military servicepeople and their families. Includes information on types of educational benefits, how to apply for benefits, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about VA education benefits, and VA contact information.

Health Benefits and Services
The Veterans Health Administration provides outpatient medical services, hospital care, prescription medicines, and other medical supplies to eligible veterans and their families. Includes information on eligibility, types of benefits available, how to apply for benefits and a health facilities locator.

Home Loan Guaranty Program
The VA Home Loan Guaranty Program helps veterans and active duty personnel purchase and retain homes in recognition of their service. VA loan guarantees are eligible to servicemembers, veterans, reservists and unmarried surviving spouses for the purchase of homes, condominiums and manufactured homes for the veteran’s personal occupancy.

Survivors and Dependants Benefits
The VA offers a wide range of benefits for the spouse, children and parents of deceased veterans and military servicemembers, including compensation, pension, educational, training, burial and home loan assistance benefits.

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Services
The VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Services department provides workforce-related assistance to veterans with service-connected disabilities, as well as vocational counseling to active duty military who are about to separate from service. Includes information on employment and independent living services, educational counseling, how to apply for benefits, application forms and department contact information. 
Armed Forces Tax Benefits
Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, especially those serving in combat zones, face some special tax situations and are entitled to some special tax benefits.

Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency is governed by the Department of Defense. The agency’s mission is to recover missing personnel who are listed as Prisoners of War (POW), or Missing In Action (MIA), from all past wars and conflicts and from countries around the world. News, family support, research findings, and database information on World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and Iraq are included.

House Committee On Veterans’ Affairs
The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs reviews veterans’ programs, examines current laws, and works to strengthen existing laws concerning veterans, such as for health care, disability compensation, GI bill education and job training, home loan guarantees, life insurance policies, and a nationwide system of veterans’ cemeteries.

Military.com
Military.com, the largest online destination for the military community, meets the unique needs of military consumers for career transition, VA loans, financial planning, GI Bill and education services, travel, relocation, military news, community and more.

U.S. National Archives & Records Administration (NARA)
NARA provides access to government records, including military service records for all branches. Included is an online research area where veterans can find information on how to obtain military service records.

Florida’s Veterans Program Portal is a gateway to information and resource links that will assist veterans, veterans’ families and employers in accomplishing their employment goals.

Employers interested in hiring veterans are encouraged to call the Employ Florida hotline at (866) 352-2345 to connect with a employment and training staff member in their area.
Employers also can visit the Employ Florida Vets web portal at veterans.employflorida.com to post job listings and view resumes.

To connect with our local offices, find the closest CareerSource Southwest Florida center location.  Staff members can assist employers by posting job listings, assembling lists of qualified candidates and answering questions about available training options among other services.

  • A DD Form 214 is the most recognized document, however, if this document is not readily accessible, please advise the Center staff of your situation.
  • With respect to any qualified job training program, a covered person shall be given priority over a non-covered person for the receipt of employment, training, and placement services provided under that program, notwithstanding any other provision of the law.
  • Priority, in the context of providing priority of service to covered persons in qualified job training programs , means the right to take precedence over non-covered persons in obtaining services.
  • Depending on the type of service or resource being provided, taking precedence may mean:
    • The covered person receives access to the service or resource earlier in time than the non-covered person.
    • If the service or resource is limited, the covered person receives access to the service or resource instead of or before the non-covered person.

This web portal is a gateway to information and resource links that will assist veterans, veterans’ families and employers in accomplishing their employment goals. You will find information about the Employ Florida web site that will match job seekers with employers and other employment-related services. This web page can be a valuable tool for you in identifying the Career Center in your community, which can provide resources that will make your search for employment or employees more cost-effective. Look to the Resources page for additional information and links.

With more than 1.6 million veterans, Florida is the most veteran-friendly state in the nation.  The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs is the premier point of entry for Florida veterans to access earned services, benefits and support.  For more information, visit www.FloridaVets.org or call FDVA at (727) 319-7400.  

The VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Services department provides workforce-related assistance to veterans with service-connected disabilities, as well as vocational counseling to active duty military who are about to separate from service. Includes information on employment and independent living services, educational counseling, how to apply for benefits, application forms and department contact information.

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