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Veterans' ProgramSearch Jobs :: Upcoming Events :: Resources/Links :: Local Veteran’s Reps The Gulf Coast Workforce Center’s Veteran Program is fully prepared to assist veterans in Bay, Gulf and Franklin counties with their employment and training needs. It offers a wealth of resources, including specialized Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staff who work solely with the veteran population and can provide veteran applicant referral. Veterans can work with a veteran’s employment specialist at the one stop centers to find jobs, acquire skills and education, plan a career, attend workshops, and take advantage of many other resources. Services offered include but are not limited to:
To search for jobs online, click here Specialized Veterans Programs & ReferralsTransition Assistance ProgramThe Transition Assistance Program (TAP) was established to offer job search assistance and related services to separating service members during their period of transition into civilian life. The TAP is a partnership between the Departments of Labor, Defense, Homeland Security, and Veterans Affairs to provide employment and training information to armed forces members and their eligible spouses within one year of their separation or two years of their retirement from the military. For more information visit www.turbotap.org. To view schedule of local TAP Employment Workshops click here. VA Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment ProgramVocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) is the VA program that assists veterans with service connected disabilities to obtain employment or enhance their ability to function independently at home and in the community. Vocational and educational guidance is available to assist service-members, veterans, and certain dependents of veterans in their career goals. For more information visit http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/index.htm Florida Registered Apprenticeship & Training ProgramApplications for entry into this program are accepted as required by industry needs. Individuals can gain valuable on-the-job training and receive the necessary schooling to master a trade while earning a wage. Instructors for the classes are experienced journeymen who are able to give students hands-on knowledge in the construction field. For more information visit http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/apprenticeship/information.asp My Florida MilitaryMyFloridaMilitary.com is a new and innovative website that is free to both employers and military related jobseekers. Through MyFloridaMilitary.com job-seekers have access to unique and valuable employment resources and tools that will allow them to best market their skills to employers worldwide. It provides extensive and cutting-edge job-search marketing strategies for exiting military personnel, military spouses, BRAC dislocated workers, and veterans. By utilizing the website, you will be able to have a unique and personal web presence, consisting of your own profile, resume and brief video presentation clip. The tools and resources available on the website will help you develop and enhance your cover letters and resumes and give you useful techniques for interviewing, negotiating salary, and searching for jobs. In addition, the website provides you ongoing updates and new job search information. Troops to TeachersA veteran can receive up to $5,000 to pay for teacher certification and a $10,000 bonus for teaching in a “high needs” school. Placement assistance and referral services are available to help identify employment opportunities and teacher certification. For more information visit: http://www.fldoe.org/profdev/troopste.asp. The e-Vets Resource AdvisorThe e-Vets Resource Advisor assists veterans preparing to enter the civilian job market. The website provides information on a broad range of topics, including job search tools and tips, employment openings, career assessment, education and training, benefits, and special services all available to veterans. For more information visit http://www.dol.gov/elaws/evets.htm. Use the Employ Florida website to search hundreds of job posting in our area or check out local federal contactors who give veteran preference. Find a better job or start a new career today! Links to Local Federal Contractors:
TAP Employment Workshops Returning to civilian life is an exciting time, but is also a complex undertaking. The service member has many steps to take, and many questions to get answered. The Transition Assistance Program can help. Employment workshops are held on a monthly basis at the Airman Family and Support Center at Tyndall Air Force Base. During this 3 day workshop, you will learn how to write a resume and cover letter, obtain information on skills assessment and job search techniques, and learn other important information about career and job services available. To sign up for the workshop, contact the Tyndall Air Force Base Airman Family and Support Center at (850) 283-4204. 2008 TAP Employment Workshops dates:
Important Phone Numbers for Veterans
Education Scholarship Search Local Schools/Colleges: Veterans’ Representative (850) 747-3210 Gulf Coast Community College offers degree university transfer and vocational and continuing education programs to more than 23,000 students. These students can choose from 76 Associate of Arts Degrees, 24 Associate of Science Degrees, and three Associate in Applied Science Degrees. Other offerings include several certificate programs and credit and non-credit continuing workforce education programs through the Office of Lifelong Learning. Florida State University, Panama City Campus Veterans’ Representative (850) 522-2044 The Panama City Campus of Florida State University offers 13 undergraduate degree programs and 21 master’s degree programs in the fields of Business, Education, Engineering, Nursing, and Psychology. Veterans’ Representative (850) 283-4449 Tyndall Air Force Base houses the Troy State University, Florida Region and currently provides undergraduate degree programs in Management and Resources Management. Additional graduate degree programs are offered in Counseling and Psychology, Human Resources Management, and Management. The university is available to all area residents interested in these fields. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Veterans’ Representative (850) 283-4557 The Resident Center of ERAU, also at Tyndall Air Force Base offers programs for an Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science Degrees in Professional Aeronautics, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management of Technical Operations, and a Masters of Aeronautical Science Degree with specialization in Aeronautics or Management. Veterans’ Representative (850) 747-5510 The Tom P. Haney Technical Center offers approximately 32 full-time and part-time day and evening programs. Program offerings are divided into several basic categories including: Business Education, Health, Family Sciences, Industrial and Adult Basic Education. Veteran’s Business Outreach Support is available for veterans who are you interested in starting a small business. Contact the Gulf Coast Community College's Small Business Development Center or the Veteran’s Business Outreach Center at (850) 271-1108. Local Veterans Representatives To find our more information on veterans’ services available in our area contact one of the Workforce Center’s Veteran’s Representatives. Mike White, Local Veterans’ Employment RepresentativePhone: (850) 872-4340 Ext. 108Email: whitem@workforcecenter.orgJean Lyons, Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program Specialist Phone: (850) 872-4340 Ext. 129 Email: lyonsj@workforcecenter.org Ken Wilson, Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program Specialist Phone: (850) 872-4340 Ext. 160 Email: wilsonk@workforcecenter.org
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