In observance of Veteran’s Day, many workforce development boards across the state are joining forces to host the eleventh annual Paychecks for Patriots. It’s a special hiring fair in November dedicated to employing veterans. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the Florida National Guard, the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, and participating Florida employers are partnering with CareerSource Florida to put on this event.
The hiring fair is working to address the employment needs of service members and veterans across the state. The annual Paychecks for Patriots event connects employers offering current employment opportunities in Florida with great military and veteran candidates.
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Through Paychecks for Patriots, businesses will connect with talented, well-trained veterans who are ready to join their team. In the past ten years, over 8,000 veteran candidates and military family members who took part in Paychecks for Patriots across the state have gained employment.
Veterans and their families bring dedication, a special set of skills and diversity to Florida’s workforce. CareerSource Pinellas will aim to match veterans with employers who value the knowledge, skills, and attributes attained during military service.
List of employers
Here are just some employers that will be at the event:
- Fifth Third Bank
- Coca Cola
- Lockheed Martin
- Pinellas County Government
- Raymond James
- Fit Life Foods
- One Blood
- Veterans Florida
- New Horizon
The event will take place on Wednesday, November 8 from 2 pm.m to 5 p.m. with the first hour being reserved for veterans only. It will be held at the St. Petersburg College EpiCenter. If you’re interested or know someone who would like to attend, register here.
