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Hiring Veterans

Be a “Hire Vets First” Business

Florida is home to 1.9 million veterans and has the fastest growing veterans population in the nation. Coordinated by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, “Hire a Vet” is designed to remind employers of the unmatched economic resource that veterans offer.

There are eight WorkSource Career Services Centers located throughout Northeast Florida, where employers can go to receive assistance in connecting to and recruiting veterans. The Career Services Centers offer a wealth of resources including specialized Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVERs) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staff who work solely with veteran population and can provide veteran applicant referrals specific to your need.

It makes sense to hire veterans. Veterans have the training, work ethic and proven skills that will immediately add value to your business.

To find out more, visit http://www.hirevetsfirst.gov. For more information on benefits and assistance for veterans, please visit http://www.floridavets.org.