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Click here to access the Employ Florida Help Center for assistance with Work Registration for Reemployment Assistance benefits. Screen Reader Theme Florida’s Veterans Program Portal Sign In / Register En Español Explore Green Jobs Portal To get started, enter information either in the Keyword section or the Military occupation Code section. Selecting a Branch of Service and Personnel Category will help refine your available choices. Then select the geographic area for your search by entering a zip code and radius. Click Search for Jobs to display available jobs. Keyword (e.g. IT Specialist) Or MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL CODE (All 3 sections must be selected to search for jobs) Select the Branch of Service Army Coast Guard Air Force OPM General Schedule (White Collar) Series Code Space Force Marine Corps Navy Select the Personnel Category White Collar Enlisted Commissioned Officer Warrant Officer GEOGRAPHICAL AREA 5 miles 10 miles 25 miles 50 miles Statewide Need Assistance? Email your questions or call our EF Help Desk toll-free at 1-800-438-4128. Welcome Employment Employers Resources About EF Text Size: Small Medium Large Welcome to Florida’s Veterans Program Portal Welcome to Florida’s online source for veterans’ employment and employer recruitment information. Frequently Asked Questions This web portal is a gateway to information and resource links that will assist veterans, veterans’ families and employers in accomplishing their employment goals. You will find information about the Employ Florida web site that will match job seekers with employers and other employment-related services. This web page can be a valuable tool for you in identifying the Career Center in your community, which can provide resources that will make your search for employment or employees more cost-effective. Look to the Resources page for additional information and links. Employment Resources The information and links on this page will provide you information about access to employment resources that will assist you accessing training and employment resources that will enable you to achieve your employment goals. The Employ Florida web site can be a valuable tool for you in recruiting highly trained and motivated Veterans in your community. In fact, employers registered in EF can designate that they are veteran-friendly, making it easier for veterans to find them. The Career Center can be a very cost effective and valuable resource and partner in meeting your employment needs. Click here to register, create a resume or apply for jobs . Locate a Career Center Workforce services are delivered through the network of Career Centers located in the 24 Regional Workforce Board areas. The staff in the Career Centers can assist you with numerous employment related programs that include, but are not limited to: transferring your military occupation to civilian occupations based on your skill set; conducting job searches for results; information about employment prospects, employers, and more for your region of the state; building an effect resume; and access to training and education programs; special services for Veterans; and more. Florida’s Career Centers are staffed with a network of professional Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialists and Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVER) staff who are tasked to provide priority workforce services to veteran customers. Find the Career Center nearest you . On November 21, 2011, President Obama signed the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 into law which established new programs for seamless transitions of Service members into civilian life, expansion of education and training opportunities for Veterans and provides tax credits for employers who hire Veterans with service-connected disabilities. For additional information go to: http://www.benefits.va.gov/VOW/ Veterans’ Preference in Services: An Overview Priority of service means the right of eligible veterans and covered persons to take precedence over eligible non-covered persons for the receipt of employment, training, and placement services provided under new or existing qualified job training programs, furthermore; the eligible veterans or covered persons shall receive access to the service or resources earlier in time than the non-covered person. If the service or resource is limited, the veteran or covered persons receives access to the service or resource instead of or before the non-covered person. See your local veterans’ representative for more information about this entitlement. Veterans’ Preference in Employment and the State of Florida Florida law defines requirements for public employers to accord preferences, in appointment, retention, and promotion, to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents. The relevant portions of the law apply to the state and its political subdivisions. Public utilities, state universities, school districts, and special taxing districts are subject to the requirements of Chapter 295. Click here to learn more . Employ Florida The Employ Florida (EF) is the State of Florida’s official jobs website. One of the biggest values to jobseekers is that it combines jobs from thousands of website in one easy job search. EF job search results include jobs of particular interest to veterans from: USAJOBS USAJOBS is the official job site for the U.S. Federal Government. It’s your one stop source for Federal jobs and employment information. People First! People First is the source for those seeking a career in Public Service in Florida State Government. Creating a Resume and Finding a Civilian Job The transition from the Military to civilian life and suddenly looking for employment again can be stressful and at times overwhelming. The first step is often to define what type of a civilian job you are seeking and the second is to prepare a resume that will motivate an employer to interview you. The EF website has resources that will directly assist you. Click here to learn about assessing or mapping your military skills . Click here for 10 tips to finding a job , including creating a resume (you will need to log to view this page). Job Fairs If you are not into websites and prefer to meet the people who represent the companies you are interested in, job fairs might be your answer. But just as you are meeting the employer, they are meeting you. Make sure that you have a prepared resume and are dressed accordingly. You might be asking how is it possible to prepare a resume as discussed earlier in that it is targeted for a specific job when there will be so many employers with so many different job opportunities. The answer is preparation. Most job fairs will announce ahead of time a list of the employers and the positions they have open. By tweaking each resume to fit the jobs you are interested in you will be able to present yourselves in a positive light as being someone who is not only interested, prepared but a self-starter. For information about local job fairs check local papers, contact your local Career Center or visit the job fairs link on www.floridajobs.org . Employer Resources The information and links on this page will provide you information about access to resources that will assist you in filling your vacancies. The Employ Florida web site can be a valuable tool for you in recruiting highly trained and motivated Veterans in your community. In fact, employers registered in EF can designate that they are veteran-friendly, making it easier for veterans to find them. The Career Center can be a very cost effective and valuable resource and partner in meeting your employment needs. Click here to register or to create a job order . Recruitment Services Post job openings, find qualified candidates, and access a wide variety of information designed to help a business succeed. Whether you’re a manager or human resources specialist you’ll find the resources you need for matching...