Veterans Florida

Another day, another job fair! Today, our team is at the RecruitMilitary job fair at Fort Liberty in Fayetteville, NC! If you’re in the area, stop by and learn more about the resources and opportunities for veterans in the Sunshine State!

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Announces Holiday Letters to Heroes during the Holiday Season TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced ‘Holiday Letters to Heroes’ to encourage Florida’s K–8 students to write holiday letters to the men and women who are deployed or on state active duty in the Florida National Guard this holiday season. Through her ini...

Gear up for the holidays with a t-shirt specially designed for Veterans Florida by Florida-based partners Legendary ltd. A percentage of proceeds will help us continue providing Career, SkillBridge, and Entrepreneurship services to veterans and servicemembers. Get yours today at https://legendaryltd.com/collections/veterans-florida-x-legendary-ltd

Thank you to the men and women who keep Florida the most veteran-ready state in the nation. Happy Thanksgiving!

Super proud to be part of this! Thank you VISIT FLORIDA & New Country 101-Five!

Thrilled to meet with legislative leaders this week to share the excellent work Veterans Florida does helping the men and women who served. Thank you, Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, Senator Gayle Harrell and Sen. Jay Collins, for your time and support. Together, we will keep Florida the most veteran-ready state in the nation.

Thank you, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez, for meeting with our board this morning! We are proud to be part of your “LG on Mission” outreach to keep Florida the best place for veterans to live, work and pursue their dreams.

As we celebrate Veterans Day, celebrate those vets pursuing their dreams in civilian life. Partners like UF/IFAS help to make those dreams come true. Thank you, Dr. Johnson, for sharing your perspective this holiday weekend. https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/andrajohnson/2023/11/07/honoring-veterans-creating-opportunities/

Show your support for veterans and the great state of Florida with these shirts specially prepared for Veterans Florida. Our Florida-based partners at Legendary ltd. designed these to show our shared passion for the nation's most veteran-ready state.

A share of proceeds will support Veterans Florida's mission to help vets transition to civilian life with rewarding careers that match their skills and goals. These shirts are available NOW! Check them out at https://legendaryltd.com/collections/veterans-florida-x-legendary-ltd

We have a busy day at Veterans Florida! We spent the morning at Tallahassee Community College for the Paychecks for Patriots event in the Capital Region. This afternoon, the team will represent at two more Paychecks for Patriots events in Brevard and Pinellas counties. Stop by and connect with our VETS team!

You can also connect by registering at www.veteransflorida.org

Executive Director Joe Marino shared our work's impact with the Florida Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Space this morning. Thank you, Senator Tom Wright, for the opportunity to discuss how we improve the lives of veterans and their families through career, SkillBridge, and entrepreneurship services.

Today, we are at the Crestview Community Center for the Okaloosa-Walton Paychecks for Patriots event. Stop by and see us! You can also register on our website for more information on the available opportunities for veterans and servicemembers in Florida! www.veteransflorida.org

Sharp Shirt - Great Mission

Gear up for Veterans Day and every day with these shirts specially prepared for Veterans Florida. Our Florida-based partners at Legendary ltd. designed these to show our shared passion for the nation's most veteran-ready state.

A share of proceeds will support Veterans Florida's mission to help vets transition to civilian life with rewarding careers that match their skills and goals. These shirts are available NOW! Check them out at https://legendaryltd.com/collections/veterans-florida-x-legendary-ltd

Good morning, veterans and servicemembers! We are once again attending the NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Show. Stop by our booth just off the flight line, across from the Blue Angel, and learn more about what makes Florida the nation's most veteran-ready state!

It is Day 1 of the NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Show! Come by our booth, just off the flight line, across from the Blue Angel. Connect with the team and learn more about the opportunities and resources that make Florida the nation's top state for veterans!

Our team is on the ground at NAS Pensacola, gearing up for this weekend's Blue Angels Homecoming air show! We'll be there talking to veterans and servicemembers about Florida's career, SkillBridge, and entrepreneurship opportunities all day Friday- Saturday. See you there!

Veterans Florida strives to promote Florida as the nation’s most veteran-ready state. We are proud to announce that THREE Florida cities are among the nation’s Top 10 on WalletHub’s list of the Best Places for Veterans to Live in 2023! Veterans and servicemembers, Florida is full of opportunity! Visit us to begin your new career in the Sunshine State!

Home Veterans Florida is a non-profit created by the State of Florida to help military veterans transition to civilian life and to promote Florida’s status

Veterans Florida Executive Director Joe Marino has been reappointed by Governor DeSantis to the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors! We are proud to continue our partnership with CareerSource, helping veterans and separating service members find rewarding careers in high-demand professions around the state.

We are in Orlando today, meeting the state’s manufacturers at the Make More Manufacturing Summit. Florida’s manufacturing sector is booming, and employers are eager to hire vets with the experience and skills to succeed. Whether you are an employer, a veteran or a separating service member, stop and see us or visit our website and find out how we can help at no charge. www.veteransflorida.org

It's a busy day at Veterans Florida! We are representing at the RecruitMilitary Job Fair at Fort Moore in Columbus, GA. Thank you to those who stopped by to learn about SkillBridge and the many other opportunities for veterans and servicemembers in the Sunshine State!

We are proud to be part of the Florida Veterans Workforce Summit hosted by the Florida Department of Commerce in Orlando. Today, our Executive Director, Joe Marino, and Veterans Employment and Training Service Manager, Kolby Livingston, highlighted our partnerships with agencies and businesses across the state to help vets find rewarding careers that fit their experience and aspirations.

The successful Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program provides the tools for veterans at every stage of the process, all at no charge. And the key to that success is a network of locally-based trainers and educators hosting cohorts, networking events, and workshops.

We are proud to announce our 2023-24 partners who provide local training to help veterans succeed:

Action Zone (Hillsborough)
Beachworx (Okaloosa)
FAVOB (Statewide)
FAU Adams Center For Entrepreneurship (Palm Beach)
Florida Gulf Coast University (Lee)
JULO Strategy Global (Statewide)
Nova Southeastern University, Alan B. Levan NSU Broward Center of Innovation (Broward)
St. Petersburg College (Pinellas)
SWFL Inc. (Lee)
University of North Florida (Duval)
Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative - VEI (Orange)

To learn more about these opportunities, visit https://www.veteransflorida.org/2023/10/23/veterans-floridas-statewide-partners-help-vets-start-or-grow-their-business/

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth at the Jacksonville Sea and Sky Show! We had a great time connecting with veterans and separating service members to discuss the opportunities and benefits that make Florida the nation's most veteran-friendly state!

It’s Day 2 of the Jacksonville Sea and Sky Show! Veterans and servicemembers get a free tee shirt so make sure to stop by the Military Recruitment Zone and meet our team!

We are ready for the Jacksonville Sea & Sky Show! Stop by and see us at the Military Recruitment Zone Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 PM!

Proud to be part of the team that makes Florida the best place in the nation for veterans to work, live and dream.

Honored to join Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez, Rep. Michelle Salzman, Hammer Hartsell of The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, Joe Marino of Veterans Florida and MG John Haas of the Florida National Guard for today’s LG On a Mission Roundtable to highlight the commitment of Governor Ron DeSantis and the Legislature in serving those who served us!

Serving as Governor DeSantis’ executive director of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs was one of my greatest professional honors. As a combat veteran, he knows what military families experience. Together, we were able to identify gaps in services and keep Florida the most veteran-friendly state in nation!

Many veterans are choosing careers in agriculture after military separation. Veterans Florida and the Agriculture SkillBridge Program support veterans transitioning to rewarding careers. Learn more about this essential industry and how to get started at https://ow.ly/hAXm50PXR92.

Today, we are on the ground with RecruitMilitary in Jacksonville, helping veterans and servicemembers find rewarding careers outside the military in the Sunshine State. To find out more about career and SkillBridge opportunities, visit www.veteransflorida.org

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Veterans Business Council meeting on Thursday, November 2, scheduled from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at The Hub at SWFL Inc. This month's meeting is focused on local resources for Veterans.

The Veterans Business Council is dedicated to helping build a vibrant and prosperous business community for all veterans and veteran-owned businesses in Southwest Florida. It is perfect for veterans looking to promote, connect, and develop their businesses. Head to swflinc.com/events/veterans-business-council-november-2023 to learn more about Veterans Business Council and to register.

Thank you to our event sponsor, Veterans Florida for your support in making events like this possible.

Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast president, and Veterans Florida board member, Lynda Weatherman discussed how the SkillBridge program benefits veterans, businesses and the community in Rockledge on Wednesday. The Space Coast economy is soaring, and businesses need veterans' skills and experience.

For more on SkillBridge, visit https://ow.ly/4Yar50PTBrS

Great turnout at the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Conference in Orlando this week! NMEA provides installer training and interface standards to enhance the technology and safety of marine electronics. Members of the organization include Viking Yachts, a SkillBridge partner with Veterans Florida. Special thanks to NMEA President & Executive Director Mark Reedenauer and Board Chair Brian Kane.

Many veterans are finding post-military success in Florida's manufacturing industry. The state is full of opportunities for veterans or separating servicemembers who want to pursue a career in one of Florida's top industries. Read more at https://ow.ly/h8Rj50POqMe

Announcing our 2023-2024 CoWorking Scholarship recipients!

Warrick Roundtree The Brand Amplifiers, LLC
Maryam Khazraee RxPharmacist, LLC
John Morris All Alarm Services of Central Florida
Austin Moore Tactical Mind LLC
Chelsei Grady Grady Financial Corporation
Coreena Breazeale ReviveK9 LLC
Derek Faircloth Cyber Intel Service LLC
Russell Hale SNH Technologies
James Chittenden oneclickadvisor.com
Justin Spears MXI Consulting

Thank you to everyone who applied, and congratulations to our recipients! We can't wait to see how you use the funds to grow your business.

To learn more about how Veterans Florida helps entrepreneurs, visit

Entrepreneurship Launch and Grow Your Business

U.S. Air Force veteran Jason Roberts' passion for flying led him and friends to start Renegade Air Group in Escambia County, which Veterans Florida has helped fuel with the SkillBridge program, providing an opportunity for mechanics with military experience to bring their skills to the civilian world.

Read his full story at https://ow.ly/l8Et50PFuOP