Veterans, Transitioning Service Members and Spouses
Championing Veteran Employment and Achieving Statewide Recognition This past year, CareerSource Tampa Bay (CSTB) significantly amplified its commitment to veteran employment in Hillsborough County, demonstrating exceptional dedication and impactful results. Through strategic initiatives and robust partnerships, CSTB successfully bridged the gap between military service and civilian careers for numerous veterans. CSTB's proactive approach included organizing highly effective career fairs, such as the Paychecks for Patriots event, and targeted outreach programs like the American Legion Post 26 Stand Down. These events provided crucial connections between veterans and employers. Collaborations with key organizations, including the James A. Haley VA Hospital, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, and New Beginnings of Tampa, enabled CSTB to provide tailored support to diverse veteran populations, encompassing incarcerated and homeless individuals. CSTB's comprehensive programs, such as the Veterans Resurgence Program, FDOT Veteran Training Academy, and Get There Faster initiative, delivered valuable training and career opportunities, empowering veterans to achieve their professional goals. The Veteran Networking Group (VNG) fostered essential networking and skill-building opportunities, while the Military Family Employment Advocacy Program (MFEA) extended vital support to military families. By establishing strategic community access points, CSTB ensured veterans received comprehensive and accessible services, exemplified by the success story of Ms. Margarita Bess, who secured a high-paying position through CSTB’s personalized career support. These efforts culminated in CSTB receiving the prestigious 2023 Veterans' Performance Incentive Award from FloridaCommerce. This recognition, presented at the Third Annual Veterans Workforce Summit, acknowledges CSTB's outstanding commitment and demonstrated improvements in serving Florida's veterans. The summit, emphasizing Florida's status as the nation's most veteran-friendly state, provided valuable training to further enhance support for veterans and their families.
CSTB's Ted Davis was honored as the Local Veterans’ Employment Representative of the Year, highlighting his exceptional dedication and service to the veteran community.
Adding to this achievement, CSTB's Ted Davis was honored as the Local Veterans’ Employment Representative of the Year, highlighting his exceptional dedication and service to the veteran community.
CSTB’s receipt of the Veterans' Performance Incentive Award, coupled with Mr. Davis’s individual accolade, solidifies our unwavering commitment to providing innovative and effective services to veterans. We remain dedicated to strengthening our collaborative efforts with community partners to ensure veterans in Hillsborough County have the resources and support necessary to achieve meaningful employment and thrive.
CSTB Veterans Team receiving the prestigious 2023 Veterans' Performance Incentive Award from FloridaCommerce.
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