VETERANs
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At CareerSource Southwest Florida, we are dedicated to providing priority service to the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Our veteran-focused initiatives are designed to bridge the gap between military service and civilian careers, ensuring your skills and leadership translate effectively to the modern workforce
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.
FAQ'S
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.
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.
Click here to access the Employ Florida registration guide.