West Palm Beach, Fla. (May 25, 2023) – In observing Memorial Day, CareerSource Palm Beach County is offering up to $12,000 for occupational training to eligible veterans and military spouses seeking employment through their Careers for Veterans Grant program. The program pays for licenses, degrees and certification to help veterans and their spouses gain credentials for many in-demand careers. More than 400 credentials are available. The program also provides supportive services to cover the cost of books, licensing fees, and even childcare.
“Memorial Day honors those generations of men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in defending our country,” said Julia Dattolo, president and CEO of CareerSource Palm Beach County and a U.S. Navy veteran. “We are honored to provide Careers for Veterans Grants to assist eligible veterans and their spouses who are seeking training that leads to gainful employment.”
Applying for the program is easy – go to the CareerSource website at this link: https://www.careersourcepbc.com/job-seekers/job-seeker-services/careers-for-veterans-grant
A CareerSource Veterans Services staff member will receive the results to determine eligibility and suitability, and contact applicants with the determination and information.
“Many area employers actively seek to hire veterans because of the knowledge, skills, and attributes they have acquired in a variety of specialized fields during their service. We offer career services that assist returning veterans find new employment and transition into civilian careers,” Ms. Dattolo added.
Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million veterans. Of those, nearly 77,000 are located in Palm Beach County.
Veterans who are residents of Palm Beach County are encouraged to contact CareerSource about the special employment assistance available to them at the career centers or at www.careersourcepbc.com. These services include:
- Classes and facilities for job search
- Career development/consulting/placement services
- Talent identifiers and assessments
- Referrals to educational and vocational training programs
- Access to computers, fax machines, phones and copiers for job searches
- Veterans on staff who know how to effectively connect military experience and skills with prospective civilian employers
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About CareerSource Palm Beach County:
CareerSource Palm Beach County is the non-profit organization chartered by the state to lead workforce development in Palm Beach County. During the past five program years, CareerSource assisted nearly 45,000 residents find employment ranging from entry level to executive suite, with salaries from these jobs creating $700 million in annual wages. CareerSource also awarded $14.7 million in grants to area businesses and employees for job training and educational assistance during that time.
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STEVENS AMENDMENT:
CareerSource Palm Beach County, Inc. is the direct service provider for various workforce programs supported by the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and other agencies as part of awards totaling $15,851,406 (revised annually). Unless otherwise stipulated, all statements, news releases, requests for proposals, bid solicitations and other applicable documents are fully funded from federal sources.