Fla. Stat. § 295.22 Veterans Employment and Training Services Program

• Library: Florida Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through Chapter 352 of the 2023 Legislative Session
• Year: 2023
• Citation: Fla. Stat. § 295.22

(1) LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT.-The Legislature finds that the state has a compelling interest in ensuring that each veteran or his or her spouse who is a resident of the state finds employment that meets his or her professional goals and receives the training or education necessary to meet those goals. The Legislature also finds that connecting dedicated, well-trained veterans with businesses that need a dedicated, well-trained workforce is of paramount importance. The Legislature recognizes that veterans or their spouses may not currently have the skills to meet the workforce needs of Florida employers and may require assistance in obtaining additional workforce training or in transitioning their skills to meet the demands of the marketplace. It is the intent of the Legislature that the Veterans Employment and Training Services Program coordinate and meet the needs of veterans and their spouses and the business community to enhance the economy of this state.

(2) CREATION.-The Veterans Employment and Training Services Program is created within the Department of Veterans' Affairs to assist in linking veterans or their spouses in search of employment with businesses seeking to hire dedicated, well-trained workers. The purpose of the program is to meet the workforce demands of businesses in the state by facilitating access to training and education in high-demand fields for veterans or their spouses.

(3) ADMINISTRATION.-Florida Is For Veterans, Inc., shall administer the Veterans Employment and Training Services Program and perform all of the following functions:

(a) Conduct marketing and recruiting efforts directed at veterans or their spouses who reside in or who have an interest in relocating to this state and who are seeking employment. Marketing must include information related to how a veteran's military experience can be valuable to a business. Such efforts may include attending veteran job fairs and events, hosting events for veterans and their spouses or the business community, and using digital and social media and direct mail campaigns. The corporation shall also include such marketing as part of its main marketing campaign.

(b) Assist veterans or their spouses who reside in or relocate to this state and who are seeking employment. The corporation shall offer skills assessments to veterans or their spouses and assist them in establishing employment goals and applying for and achieving gainful employment.