August 07, 2008

Veterans

WorkSource Career Services Centers offer 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 any of the Career Services Centers to find jobs, acquire skills and education, plan a career, attend workshops, and take advantage of many other resources.

WorkSource is an equal employment opportunity organization. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Deaf, Hard of Hearing customers use FRS-711.

WorkSource provides the following core services:

  • Initial Assessment
  • Career Counseling
  • Resume Writing
  • Interviewing Skills
  • Electronic Job Banks/Computer Access
  • Job Vacancy Listings
  • Job Search
  • Job Placement
  • Labor Market Information
  • Financial Aid Information

Each of our eight WorkSource Career Services Centers has a Veteran Employment Representative ready to assist you. To find the Career Services Centers nearest to you, view WorkSource Locations.

Specialized Veterans Programs & Referrals

The Vet Center-Readjustment Counseling Services

The Vet Center provides readjustment services for veterans and their family members.

Florida Registered Apprenticeship & Training Program

Applications 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.

V.A. Work Study Program

This program is available to any student receiving VA education benefits by attending school three-quarter time or more. An individual working under this program may work at the school veterans office, VA regional office, VA medical facilities, or at approved state employment offices. Work-study students are paid at either the state or federal minimum wage, whichever is greater.

VA Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Program

Vocational 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.

Dependents Educational Assistance

The VA provides educational and training benefits to eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition, or who died while on active duty or due to a service-related condition. The program offers up to 45 months of educational benefits. These benefits may be used for degree and certificate programs, and registered apprenticeships. If you are a spouse, you may take a correspondence course. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances.

Troops to Teachers

A 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.

U.S. Postal Service

If you are a recently discharged veteran (within 120 days of discharge) or a disabled veteran receiving VA disability benefits and are interested in a career with the U.S. Postal Service you can call (800) 275-8777 for employment information or you can visit their website at: http://www.usps.com/employment.

The e-Vets Resource Advisor

http://www.dol.gov/elaws/evets.htm. The 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.

Additional Resources

The following links can assist you in your employment and benefits search.

Important Phone Numbers for Veterans

  • VA Benefits – 800-827-1000
  • Health Benefits & Enrollment – 877-222-8387
  • Education Benefits – 888-442-4551
  • VA Life Insurance Center – 800-669-8477
  • Debt Management Center – 800-827-0648
  • Mammography – 888-492-7844
  • Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD) – 800-829-4833
  • CHAMPVA & Spina Bifida – 800-733-8387
  • Headstone & Markers – 800-697-6947
  • Gulf War Helpline – 800-749-8387
  • Loan Guarantee Eligibility Center – 888-244-6711
  • Military Retirement Pay – 800-321-1080
  • CHAMPUS/TRICARE – 800-444-5445
  • Readjustment Counseling Service – 888-820-0230 ×4466