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If you are reading this, you are likely a Veteran. Thank You for your service, and Welcome Home. We recognize the challenge of navigating the multitude of resources available to Veterans. In response, we have curated a selection of resources crucial for your successful re-entry and post-service career journey.
Dedication to the team. Composure under pressure. An uncanny ability to adapt and overcome. Such characteristics derive from strict training, personal discipline, and life experience—meaning they’re tough to acquire and virtually impossible to teach in traditional work environments.
Yet they’re also what every employer seeks in their next hire. Former Armed Forces members possess such traits—and so much more—in spades.
The BDB and our partners sincerely appreciate and honor the service of our veterans. We recognize that your service is integral to our team and we’re proud to partner with these and other leading organizations that do as well.
CSRC proudly supports the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Veteran’s Workforce Program. All CSRC staff are trained to work with Veterans and eligible spouses and will receive priority service in the areas of employment and training. Some of the services they provide include 1:1 counseling, job development, workshops, eligibility, on-the-job training, and the use of equipment like computers, faxes, copiers, phones, etc.
Robby Morris
772-919-5185
rmorris@careersourcerc.com
Military Officers Association of America offers a range of resources for servicemembers seeking to take the next step in their professional lives. On their site, transitioning officers can find articles, downloads, and other materials that can assist them in their transition, including details about upcoming transition and career events and webinars .
Career Counseling
Veterans Florida is a non-profit created by the State of Florida to help military veterans transition to civilian life and to promote Florida’s status as the nation’s most veteran-friendly state. Veterans Florida provides powerful tools for veterans to take advantage of the benefits of living and working in the Sunshine State. Land your next big move here.
Kolby Livingston, Vets Manager
850-296-8116
livingston@veteransflorida.org
Hope Florida uses Hope Navigators to guide Florida veterans on an individualized path to prosperity and economic self-sufficiency by focusing on community collaboration between the private sector, faith-based communities, nonprofits, and government entities.
850-300-HOPE
hopenavigator@fdva.fl.gov
For Entrepreneurs
The Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program offers resources and learning paths to help veterans succeed. Attend in-person workshops or online, take advantage of coworking space, find a mentor, or apply for in-depth cohorts to learn alongside other veteran entrepreneurs.
The Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program equips veterans with the tools needed to launch and operate a business successfully.
Register with Veterans Florida and they will contact you to discuss your business goals and provide more information.
Indian River State College welcomes veterans and active-duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their dependents into our educational programs. Their dedicated staff is in place to serve and ensure that our heroes are given elite-level customer support. The College offers military-friendly classes, convenient course scheduling, and support services to help you reach your educational goals. IRSC is recognized as a top college by Military Advanced Education.
The IRSC Department of Military and Veterans Services provides dedicated services to all active-duty personnel, reservists, members of the National Guard, veterans, and qualified dependents. We understand the intricate and unique issues our military and veteran students face. Our motto is “Servientes Nostros Heroas,” which translates to “Serving Our Heroes.”
IRSSC programs and resources include financial assistance, disabled veteran resources, education, Florida Veteran services, employment opportunities, health and wellness, and Veteran transition services.
Veteran Center of Excellence at Indian River State College
Camilo Medina, Military and Veteran Services
cmedina@irsc.edu
772-462-6370
The Martin County Veterans Services Office assists former members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their dependents in obtaining federal and state benefits available to them due to their active military service.
Staff are well-trained service officers who have a compassionate understanding of the problems confronting veterans, their widows, and their children.
Martin County Veterans Services
2401 SE Monterey Road
Stuart, FL 34996
(772) 288-5448
Honoring Those Who Served U.S. With more than 1.4 million veterans, Florida is the most veteran-friendly state in the nation. The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs is the premier entry point for Florida veterans to access earned services, benefits, and support.
This annual guide helps connect Florida’s veterans and their families with earned federal and state benefits, services and support. It also contains useful phone numbers and website addresses for additional information.
Advantage Florida Military Benefits Guide
727-319-7440
dva.vso@fdva.fl.gov
The Martin County Property Appraiser’s Office offers property exemptions for Martin County disabled veterans.
Or, if you are a deployed service member on active duty outside of the continental United States, Alaska, or Hawaii in support of a quality military operation, contact the Martin County Property Appraiser Office as you may be eligible to receive an additional exemptions based on the number of days deployed.
Martin County Property Appraiser Office
3473 SE Willoughby Blvd.
Suite 101, Stuart, FL 34996
(772) 288-5608
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Veterans and transitioning military get a free subscription for one year.
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