Vets Helping Vets — Jobs & Employment
Veteran-focused job boards, Tampa Bay workforce resources, and hiring programs designed specifically for those who served. Each of these channels offers something general job sites cannot — veterans' preference, military-skill translation, or employers actively seeking the experience you bring.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation program connecting the military community with meaningful employment — fellowships, job fairs, spouse career programs.
Veteran-focused job board with career fairs, employer partnerships, and a database of listings filtered for veteran preference.
Free service for transitioning military members; includes job board, career fairs, and employer matching.
Federal government jobs. Veterans' Preference gives qualifying vets a hiring boost for most federal positions.
501(c)(3) veteran employment resource; job database plus coaching through their Veteran and Spouse Employment Program.
Military-friendly employers index + job board. Publishes annual rankings of top veteran-employer companies.
Tampa Bay's local workforce board. By federal law, veterans get priority of service on all programs — job matching, training funds, skills assessment.
For active-duty transitioning out of MacDill. Workshops cover resume building, LinkedIn, interview prep, entrepreneurship track, and one-on-one counseling.
Veterans with qualifying service receive a 5 or 10-point preference on federal civil service exams. Disabled veterans may qualify for additional non-competitive hiring pathways. Apply via USAJobs with your DD-214 + VA disability letter ready.
Florida offers tax incentives to businesses that hire disabled veterans. Tell prospective employers about it — it reduces their cost of hiring you. Details at the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity site.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill pays a monthly housing allowance during on-the-job training and apprenticeships — not just classroom education. Trades, construction, electrical, plumbing all qualify through approved programs.
Veteran Readiness and Employment is a VA program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Covers training, education, and support services to return to a suitable job — often more generous than the GI Bill for those who qualify.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certification unlocks federal contracting set-asides. The SBA Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) in Tampa runs training and consulting at no cost.
If you run a business that hires vets intentionally — or you work somewhere that does — we want to hear about it for the directory.
