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About Jeff Cavanagh

Jeff Cavanagh spent his freshman year at St. Petersburg Junior College back in the early 70s before enlisting in the United States Navy. Soon after, he attended Jacksonville University on a Navy ROTC scholarship. After college, he was commissioned and became a qualified Surface Warfare Officer spending the next 22 years honing his skills as a ship-handler and expert recruiter before retiring in 1994. Jeff expresses a deep sense of pride in St. Petersburg College due to connections that go back many years. His father, Tom Cavanagh, was a career Air Force fighter pilot and combat veteran who taught Geography and Western Civilization at St. Petersburg Junior College in the 60’s and 70’s.

Memorial Day 2016

General News

Amidst all the family gatherings and cookouts this Memorial Day, these words are sometimes forgotten.  Join us today by taking a moment to remember those who have died for the benefit of our Nation.   

From the first shots fired at Lexington and Concord, through the World Wars, to battles that took our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines to Asia, Africa, Central America, and the Middle East, millions of brave Americans have humbly given their lives for us, so we can continue to enjoy  

“Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.”

 

Veterans Art Center of Tampa Bay Announces Event

General News

Announcing a fundraiser for the Veterans Art Center of Tampa Bay (VACTB) Saturday, May 21st 2016 at 4175 East Bay Drive, Largo, Florida. Please inform friends, family and neighbors to come out and show support! Invitation and particulars can be found here:

Invite for VACTB Event

The Veterans Art Center of Tampa Bay 501c-3 is dedicated to providing opportunities for military and veterans to develop and showcase creative and artistic accomplishments. As veterans and their families transition to civilian life, the Veterans Art Center is supportive of their need for creative outlets as well as the need for economic opportunities.

“A FORCE FOR ART”

Arts in Health for the Military Connected

Events, General News

Please see the flier (below) for details regarding an upcoming symposia focused on Arts in Health for the Military Connected.  The symposia will have national and state speakers including CAPT Moira McGuire, Chief of Integrative Health and Wellness from Walter Reed and Susan Saloom from Americans for the Arts’ National Initiative for Arts & Health in the Military. 

Please share with all you think might be interested.  Registration for the event is at http://www.artsforhealthflorida.myevent.com/

Students will be admitted free and should register by emailing their contact information to director@artsforhealthflorida.org

symposia flier

FAVES Conference 6-9 June 2016

Events, General News
Join Us June 6-9, 2016. The conference agenda has been added to this post (see below).

 

The Florida Association of Veterans Education Specialists (FAVES) would like to invite you to attend our annual conference for School Certifying Officials. Our conference is held annually in St. Pete Beach, FL, at the Tradewinds Island Grand Resort. FAVES will provide a Certificate of Completion following the event. Learn More.

 

The presentations are delivered by several ELR, SAA, and national VA representatives. Ample time is dedicated for you to discuss your programs in detail and have all of your questions answered! Content covered will include:

  • Presentations focused on Compliance & Certification
  • Debt Management, SCO Best Practices
  • Principles of Excellence, 701/702 (in state tuition for veterans)
  • VA Once
  • Student Information Systems Best Practices
  • NCD school compliance and certification training.
  • Training for flight schools (IHL and Part 141)

There is still time to register for our early conference rate of $325.

A late registration fee will be applied starting May 3, 2016.

FAVES Conference Agenda 2016

FLORIDA VETERANS MEMORIAL RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY

Events, General News

I have been asked to share the following letter regarding the upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Florida Veterans Memorial. Please pass along this information to all interested and consider attending this most worthy event.

To: Fellow Veterans and Friends

Re: Invitation to Attend Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Please mark your calendars to attend the long-awaited unveiling of the Florida Veterans Memorial Plaza at Crest Lake Park this coming May 29th. The attached official flyer provides event details.

Unique in design in the state of Florida, the Florida Veterans Memorial Plaza commemorates United States Military Veterans who have honorably served from WW I through the most current conflicts since the tragedy of 9/11, including the Cold War period.

Our website presents the latest rendering of the completed Memorial Plaza along with instructions to reserve a black granite Memorial plaque for self or others. All reservations are carefully reviewed to assure the Wall remembers honorably served Veterans. An example of an inscribed plaque is presented on the website. The Florida Veterans Memorial Plaza is meant to honor those who have served from all across the United States, from Pinellas County residents and beyond.

Www.TampaBayVeteransAlliance.org

All are welcomed to attend this historic event. Veteran organizations may bring tables to display their wares and provide information. Please share this message with your colleagues and neighbors.

In community,

Marc Norton                                       Father Bob Swick

Career Source hosts Career Fair in Clearwater

General News

                CareerSource will be hosting the second of its three Annual Career Fairs next Wednesday, May 4th at Bright House Fields from 10:00am to 1:00pm.  Priority of Services will be given to Veterans and other eligible persons. 

For more information regarding this event, including advanced registration, please visit: https://www.careersourcepinellas.com/pages/careerfair.

Employer/Exhibitors will include:

Advanced Protection Technologies

Ameriprise Financial

Brookdale Countryside

Bright House Networks

Center for Technology Training

Cintas Corporation

Consulate Health Care

Department of Veterans Affairs

Escot Bus Lines

E-Telequote Insurance Inc

FairWarning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 FIS

FreightCenter

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office

Instrument Transformers

Jacaranda Manor

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

Matrix Medical Network

Mid-Atlantic Finance

Newberg Irrigation

PARC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Paychex

Pinellas County Government

Saint – Gobain Performance Plastics

Smart Move Moving & Storage Inc

Tampa Bay Times

The Arc Tampa Bay

UnitedHealth Group

Utica College

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Touch-a-Truck 2016

Events, General News

On May 21st, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm, the SPC Allstate campus will host the second annual Touch-a-Truck event. This year’s event will be expanded and is placing a high focus on “careers that impact our community.” In addition to a helicopter, fire trucks, buses, vans and military vehicles, tables will be set up for SPC programs and we are inviting employers who would like to recruit employees. This will be especially beneficial for larger companies, businesses and potential employees in South St. Petersburg.

Please join us for the is fun, free Family day of activity including the chance to see vehicles up close from fire rescue, law enforcement, utilities, construction, animal services, medical, the military and much more!

Learn about job opportunities within our community. Everyone Welcome!

 

Annual FAVES Conference

General News

The 40th annual Florida Association of Veteran Educational Specialists (FAVES) conference will be held at the Tradewinds Resort on St. Pete Beach June 6th through 9th. This is a reminder that the deadlines for Early Registration and discounted rooms at the Tradewinds is rapidly approaching. Please ensure you consider these dates and plan appropriately.The presentations will be delivered by several ELR, SAA, and national VA representatives. Ample time is dedicated for you to discuss your programs in detail and have all of your questions answered! Content covered will include:

  • Presentations focused on Compliance & Certification
  • Debt Management, SCO Best Practices
  • Principles of Excellence, 701/702 (in state tuition for veterans)
  • VA Once
  • Student Information Systems Best Practices
  • NCD school compliance and certification training.
  • Training for flight schools (IHL and Part 141)

There is still time to register for our early conference rate of $325.

A late registration fee will be applied starting May 3, 2016.

Rooms at the Tradewinds are available for a discounted rate of $145 until May 7th, or the rooms are full. Call today to make your reservation: 727-367-6461. Ask for Group Reservations to schedule your Learning Journey with FAVES!

 

 

MacDill AFB Career Fair

General News

MacDill AFB announces a Career Fair  to be held 28 April 2016. On hand will be Troy Johnson,  a Professional Transition and Career Counselor with over 10 years of experience specializing in military transitioning. The career fair will be held from 1100 – 1400 hours at the Surf’s Edge Club 7315 Bayshore Blvd MacDill, AFB FL 33621. For a list of employers, Join the “Airman & Family Readiness Ctr MacDill” page http://tinyurl.com/macdill-afrc .