Veterans Florida

ICYMI - SpaceX announced a $1.8 billion Starship expansion that will create 600 jobs by 2030 by bringing Starship production capabilities to the Space Coast, building a new Gigabay, and completing the Starship launch pad at Kennedy Space Center this year. https://lnkd.in/eAu9UAMY

Demonstrating a strong commitment to serving veterans and their families, Palm Beach State College this week became the 11th state college to be named a Purple Star Campus. The designation, established by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis in June 2023, recognizes Florida colleges that take extra steps to support service members, veterans, and their dependents pursuing higher education. For more on the Purple Star program, visit https://ow.ly/CAJc50VhB0t https://ow.ly/L9P550VhB0s

Did you know that Florida's Attorney General's office has resources available for military members and veterans to help them avoid being taken advantage of by scams, identity theft and more? This Military Consumer Protection Resource Guide increases awareness and provides recourse for many scams and schemes targeting servicemembers and veterans. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eYWQXGpP

We are at the Navy Tri-Base Career Expo today in Jacksonville, ready to help veterans, servicemembers and spouses launch their careers or businesses in Florida. Stop by to learn more about our free career services including SkillBridge, training for entrepreneurs, agribusiness training, and more. Can't make it? Apply today for free today at https://lnkd.in/eiCMrAiG Details on today's Expo - https://ow.ly/2B3e50VgrlM

Central Florida veterans and spouses ready to launch their business can get a start with free, veteran-specific training by our partners at Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative (VEI) with their three-day "Getting Started" cohort beginning March 24. For more information and to register, visit https://lnkd.in/eb7Z6K6x

Veterans Florida Executive Director Joe Marino was interviewed by Diamond Point Sports at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, discussing the services provided to veterans, separating servicemembers and spouses ready to launch their career or business in our state. Watch now at https://lnkd.in/e8ifk8j4

Our team will be at the Tri-Base Career Expo tomorrow, March 12, to share information on all of our free career and SkillBridge services. And our Entrepreneur Program partners continue to offer a wide variety of training and support for veterans and spouses starting or building their business. Find out more about these and other events at https://lnkd.in/eQ9Ne2Fv

Governor Ron DeSantis re-appointed Jeff Cathey and appointed Jon Fay and Will Rodriguez, all Navy veterans, to the Veterans Florida Board of Directors to four-year terms. Welcome aboard! On our Board of Directors, they join: Robert Kirila Angela Drzewiecki Lynda W. Jerry Neff Alan J. Suskey Jarrid “Jay” Collins Daniel Alvarez, Sr. and President Garrett Richter We must also salute the honorable service of Rocky McPherson and Mark Harden whose eight years of service have concluded. Thank you sirs! https://lnkd.in/ecZrJ-k2

Our partners in the Veterans Florida Entrepreneur Program provide training and support specfically tailored to the unique skills of veterans and spouses. Check out the opportunities at https://lnkd.in/eQ9Ne2Fv

No state offers more support for veterans, servicemembers and their families than Florida. Veterans Florida can help you get started with an array of services to support your career or small business. All of our services are free, apply at https://lnkd.in/eiCMrAiG And you can hear success stories directly from veterans by rewatching this webinar. https://lnkd.in/exs22FQb