Showing posts with label Agency for Workforce Innovation. Show all posts
    Showing posts with label Agency for Workforce Innovation. Show all posts
  • Veterans Jobs Portal



    Governor Charlie Crist, continuing his commitment to assist Florida’s more than 1.6 million military veterans and strengthen the state’s workforce, announced a new online jobs portal to provide employment services to Florida veterans. Employ Florida Vets, the newest initiative in Florida’s commitment to veterans, helps match servicemen and women to the jobs and training opportunities that suit the skills and experience gained in the military.

    “Our courageous veterans are proven, skilled leaders whose integrity and discipline have helped protect the freedoms and opportunities we all enjoy,” said Governor Crist. “Employ Florida Vets is the latest example of our commitment to provide the men and women who defended our nation and now call Florida home with enhanced opportunities to find jobs and access training and other resources that will help them be successful in their civilian careers.”

    Adjutant General of Florida Maj. Gen. Emmett R. Titshaw Jr. “This is not only an effective way of making sure our citizen-Soldiers and Airmen are given the tools they need to find meaningful employment, but a great opportunity to provide Florida employers with access to our highly skilled and professional veterans." The web portal is a gateway to information and resource links that will assist veterans, veterans' families and employers in accomplishing their employment goals.


    Portal highlights include:
    • A unique jobs search function to help veterans find civilian jobs that match the skills they learned in the military
    • Information about the Florida law that gives veterans hiring preference when they apply for public-sector jobs.
    • Information for Florida businesses and organizations about tax incentives available for hiring veterans.
    • A centralized jobs posting site for employers seeking veterans with specialized skills.
    • Employers are able to enter open positions directly on www.EmployFlorida.com or through their local One-Stop Career Center.
    Additional resources:

    Information provided by the Govenor's Press Office.

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  • Green Jobs Coming to Florida?

    Florida has received a $1.25 million dollar American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant to help the state develop green jobs. The grant funds are to be used to identify and classify the number of green jobs in the state and the skills needed to fill those jobs. The Agency for Workforce Innovation will work with companies on designing training programs to meet the needs of the emerging green economy.

    While Florida has received these funds, Pasco County has adopted a new strategic plan. Two related goals of the strategic plan are to protect the environment and to encourage job and economic growth. Sounds like Pasco County government is establishing a favorable climate for green businesses in Pasco County. The County government is working closely with the Pasco Economic Development Council, Inc. to foster business development in Pasco County.

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