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Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program Now Accepting Applications
The following was provided by the Florida SBDC Network, which provides tools, training and resources to help small businesses grow and succeed.
The Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program, a new statewide initiative that offers qualified veterans the opportunity to receive an accelerated entrepreneurship education at no cost, is now accepting applications. The pilot program will begin its first phase in March.
The program is available to veterans who meet the following requirements: have been honorably discharged, are National Guardsmen or Reservists, or are active duty within one year of separation; reside in Florida, and demonstrate a strong interest in entrepreneurship.
The program will be delivered over three phases. The first phase consists of an eight-week online class to help participants build their venture on a strong business foundation. The second phase consists of six days of on-site training at one of the five participating institutions of higher education. This phase will be held on three consecutive weekends and all travel expenses will be covered for participants. The final phase of the program consists of six-months of ongoing mentorship with Florida SBDC Network business consultants.
“The Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program provides veterans an opportunity to gain a high-quality entrepreneurship education at no cost,” said Michael Myhre, CEO and Network State Director for the Florida SBDC. “Our goal is to help our state’s veterans navigate the path towards entrepreneurship to fulfill their passions and create jobs and wealth for Florida’s economy.”
The Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program is funded through a $1 million appropriation by the Florida Legislature. In December, Veterans Florida, a non-profit created by the Florida Legislature to attract and retain veterans, selected the University of West Florida, through its Florida SBDC Network and Military Veterans Resource Center, to administer the program. The University of West Florida, University of North Florida, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida Atlantic University, and Hillsborough Community College will serve as network partners of the program. In this role, each institution will dedicate existing small business development resources to deliver the program.
“Veterans possess many of the skills necessary to be successful entrepreneurs,” said Bobby Carbonell, Executive Director of Veterans Florida. “The technical and financial skills provided from this program, along with the motivation, confidence, attention to detail and problem solving skills they bring, will ensure veterans achieve their vision of the American Dream, owning their own business.”
Space is limited. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2016. For more information, and to apply, please visit www.FloridaVetBiz.org.
About the Florida SBDC Network: For more information, please visit www.FloridaSBDC.org.
About Veterans Florida: For more information, visit www.veteransflorida.org.
Student Veterans Association National Conference Orlando 2016
St. Petersburg College Student Veterans Association chapters were well-represented at NATCOM2016 this year! The Tarpon Springs, Clearwater and St. Petersburg-Gibbs campuses were all represented. Student Veterans came back with a bunch of great ideas, enthusiasm and plans for the future.
Enclosed are pictures of SVA-Clearwater on the first day at breakfast (small group), last day at banquet (large group at table) and our representation at the 7 a.m. Saturday morning Motivational Run in which Byrd and Ayala ran and Hauser ran while calling cadence LOUDLY for three miles!
VetJobs – Veteran Eagle Newsletter
VetJobs Veteran Eagle
Issue 17:01
Wednesday, January 1, 2016
www.vetjobs.com
The Veteran Eagle is a newsletter for veterans, transitioning military, their family members and friends and supporters of VetJobs. Feel free to forward the newsletter to veterans and friends and encourage them to subscribe.
This month’s Veteran Eagle is sponsored by: TECHEXPO Top Secret
Contents:
1. Message from the Top
2. Hot Jobs
3. Soft Skills Lead to Jobs
4. VFW Survey of Women Veterans
5. Veterans Denied Benefits Due to Improper Medical Testing
6. BAH Military Housing Allowances to Rise Slightly in 2016
7. Vets with Medical Conditions Linked to Camp Lejeune Eligible for Compensation
8. Change in REAP Benefits
9. Army Credentialing
10. Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015
11. Significant Events this Month in Military History
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Pinellas County Veteran Voter Registration Assist September 22nd
NEWS RELEASE
September 18, 2015
Contact: Jason Latimer, Communications Director
(727) 464-4988 or (727) 464-6108
NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY IS SEPTEMBER 22
Supervisor of Elections Office to Assist Veterans in Updating Their Voter Registration Information; Pinellas County Residents Are Urged to do the Same
In honor of National Voter Registration Day – taking place Tuesday, September 22 – the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections Office is helping our veterans update their voter registration information and reminding Pinellas County residents to register and vote in honor of a vet.
Ambassadors from the Supervisor of Elections Office will be at five veterans’ services facilities around Pinellas County on September 22 to assist veterans in updating their addresses, names and signatures, and inspire currently registered voters to do the same:
- Bay Pines VA10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines; 11:00 a.m-2:30 p.m.
- C.W. Bill Young Medical Center, Domiciliary, Community Living Center
- Veterans Affairs
- 9500 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg; 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
- St. Petersburg Vet Center (available for clients only)
- 6798 Crosswinds Dr., Building A, St. Petersburg; 9:00-11:00 am.
- Clearwater Vet Center (available for clients only)
- 29259 US Hwy 19 N., Clearwater; 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
- Community-Based Outpatient Veterans Clinic
- “On National Voter Registration Day, we are reminded of our veterans’ sacrifices to preserve our freedom as Americans, including the right to vote,” Clark said. “We hope our efforts to assist our veterans will encourage the citizens of Pinellas County to take time on September 22 to either register to vote or update their own voter registration information in honor of these brave men and women.”
- 35209 US Hwy 19 N., Palm Harbor; 10:00 a.m.-Noon
Voters are encouraged to take the time to update their voter registration information – including any changes to their addresses, names, signatures or party affiliation – prior to 2016. Voter registration applications are also available at any Supervisor of Elections office, public library, tax collector office, government office handling social services or online at VotePinellas.com.
Address changes can be made online at VotePinellas.com, by calling (727) 464-VOTE (8683) or by emailing Election@VotePinellas.com, with birth date included. Name and party changes may be made by sending a signed, written statement to the Supervisor of Elections including birth date or voter ID number. Any updates, including signatures, can be made by completing and signing a voter registration application and returning it to the Supervisor of Elections.
Pinellas County residents can also visit VotePinellas.com/NVRD for information on how to register to vote or update their voter registration information. For more information on the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections’ Vote in Honor of a Vet program, please visit http://www.votepinellas.com/Voter-Education/Vote-in-Honor-of-a-Vet.
Jason Latimer
Communications Director
Representing Deborah Clark, Supervisor of Elections
13001 Starkey Road
Largo, Florida 33773
Phone: (727) 464-4988
Fax: (727) 464-6239
Student Veterans Association of St. Petersburg College Supports 9-11 Remembrance
This year on 9/11 the Student Veterans Association (SVA) on the Seminole Campus of St. Petersburg College decided to honor our first responder men and women in uniform with sweets. The group assembled volunteers and donations and purchased cake and cupcakes for all four Seminole Fire Stations as well as the Sherriff’s office. They gathered first thing in the morning and carpooled to pay homage to the Madeira Beach 9/11 memorial in the Causeway Park on Tom Stuart Causeway. After their group photo they caravanned to each fire station and ended with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s office.
This is the second year in a row that the Seminole SVA has delivered sweets to these brave men and women in uniform, and they look forward to having the opportunity to honor them again in 2016.
This was the photo from station 29 that was posted on the Seminole Fire Dept. FB. In the above photo the fireman next to the one holding the cake is one of our students as well.
SVA members (left to right): Tony Woodson (Army), Adam Mondelli (Air Force), Bobby Miloro (Army), Angela Bellezza (civilian), Robert Murzynski (civilian), Allison Shenofsky (Army, holding Ariellah-youngest member), Jared Shenofsky (Israeli Army, newly hired Pinellas Park fireman), Caitlin Wickline(civilian), Raiza Warren (Marines), Sally Studley (Army)
A letter of thanks was addressed to Peter Parapon (Air Force) and a volunteer member of Congressman David Jolly’s staff. Peter was unable to make it to the fire stations but he represented the whole group at the Sheriff’s Department.
The photo below is the group at the Madeira Beach 9/11 Memorial.
(left to right). Angela Bellezza (civilian), Allison Shenofsky (Army), Tony Woodson (Army), Bobby Miloro (Army), Adam Mondelli (Air Force), Caitlin Wickline(civilian), Sally Studley (Army), Robert Murzynski (civilian)
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Mobile Vet Center!
The Mobile Vet Center (MVC) makes a stop in Tarpon Springs on the campus of St. Petersburg College. The MVC will be on campus today until 1300 then move on to the Clearwater campus for a visit tomorrow, Wednesday the 12th of August.