Veterans who are transitioning to civilian careers are an important asset to our local workforce.
"We love employing veterans. What we’ve found is that folks who have served our country in the armed forces have an appreciation for what it’s like to deal with changing conditions on a daily basis. They have an appreciation for what it’s like to deal with emotionally and physically challenging roles and they understand how to create command in situations that are sometimes chaotic.” - Apalachee Center CEO Dr. Jay Reeve
Local Veteran Friendly Employers
CareerSource Capital Region’s Veteran Friendly Employer Program recognizes employers who have pledged to put heroes to work. The program is designed to recognize employers in the capital region who demonstrate a commitment to providing quality employment opportunities for military veterans and their families.
Selected employers are presented with a certificate of recognition, door sticker for their place of business, and digital and media publicity for their commitment to veterans.
Honored Employers include:
- 2-1-1 Big Bend
- Accessibility Solutions
- Apalachee Center
- Aramark
- C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc.
- Capital City Bank
- Consolidated Dispatch Agency
- DanFoss Turbocor 2023 Veteran Friendly Employer Awardee
- Datamaxx Group
- Florida Department of Corrections - Wakulla Correctional Institution
- Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles
- G & S Fencing 2023 Veteran Friendly Employer Awardee
- GT Technologies
- Lowe's
- Morris Allen & Associates, Inc.
- PrimeEMS formerly known as TeligentEMS
- Senior Life Insurance Company
- Sodexo
- St. Marks Powder
- Streamline Roofing & Construction
- Syntech Systems
- The Home Depot
- Williams Communications
11 Reasons to Hire A Veteran
- Accelerated learning curve - Veterans have the proven ability to learn new skills and concepts.
- Leadership - The military trains people to lead by example as well as through direction, delegation, motivation, and inspiration.
- Teamwork - Veterans understand how genuine teamwork grows out of a responsibility to one’s colleagues.
- Diversity and inclusion in action - Veterans have learned to work side-by-side with individuals regardless of any demographic factor.
- Efficient performance under pressure - Veterans understand the rigors of tight schedules and limited resources.
- Respect for procedures - They know how policies and procedures enable an organization to exist.
- Technology and globalization - They can bring the kind of global outlook and technological savvy that all enterprises of any size need to succeed.
- Integrity - Prospective employers can take advantage of a track record of integrity, often including security clearances.
- Conscious of health and safety standards - Thanks to extensive training, veterans are aware of health and safety protocols both for themselves and the welfare of others.
- Triumph over adversity - In addition to dealing positively with the typical issues of personal maturity, veterans have frequently triumphed over great adversity.
- Veterans are cost-effective employees - Federal tax benefits are available to Employers that hire Veterans.
Work Opportunity Tax Credit
By hiring a diverse talent pool, including veterans, your business could qualify for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.