1. VSO Network Meeting
Welcome

2. Friday May 24th @ CareerSource
R.E.D. Friday
Friday
May CareerSource
Wear a red shirt in support of our deployed heroes.

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5. REBOOT

6. Forward March
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Forward March Initiative with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs
On March 29, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff
Over the following months, Forward March will meet with veterans throughout Florida’s communities to hear their stories and address the issues facing our nation’s heroes while focusing on finding ways to eliminate redundancy for effective delivery of veteran services.

7. Food for Vets
The Food for Vets organization has relocated from Navarre to Mary Esther. The Pantry is closed for maintenance as of now and the next pantry is scheduled the 17/18th of May 2019.
Pantry Day is the 3rd  consecutive Friday & Saturday of the month from 9 AM - 2 PM.  Donations may also be dropped off at that time or by appointment.
Address
300 Mary Esther Boulevard, Mary Esther, Florida 32569, United States

8. Military Family Employment Services
Services for Active Duty Military Family Members:
Employment Counseling
Military Spouse Preference
Resume Assistance
Interview Rehearsals
Spouses Network
Job Referrals
Job Development
Labor Market Information
Referrals to Services
Ask the CareerSource Okaloosa Walton Staff for more information
facebook.com/MilitaryFamilyEmployment

9. Monthly Career Success Workshops
*Resume Basics
(Every 9:00)
*Interviewing Skills
(First Thurs of 9:00)
*Resume Review
(Every 1:00)
Ask the Front Desk for a calendar of events!

10. Saturday

11. Memorial Day Memorial Day Ceremony Beal Memorial Ceremony
Monday, 27 May at 10:00 AM
The Veterans Tribute Tower Committee is pleased to host the Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Beal Memorial Cemetery on Monday, May 27, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. Guest speaker for this year’s ceremony is Colonel Patrick Colloton, Commander Of the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Eglin, AFB. During the traditional salute to our veterans and fallen comrades, guests and organizations are invited to place a fresh flower in the Community Wreath at the base of the flagpole, and render appropriate honors. The inclement weather site for the ceremony will be The America Legion Post 235 located at 105 Hollywood Blvd. For more information, contact Tom Rice At or by at

12. May 30th

13. June 10-11

14. AWP

15. Interns
CareerSource Okaloosa Walton,, is pleased to announce the DoD SkillBridge Internship. This program allows Active Duty Service members within 180 days of separation to intern with local employers.
Benefits to Businesses:
Build a talent pipeline to fill potential job opportunities.
Access to candidates with specialized skills holding an active security clearance.
Customized training, your way.
Worker’s Compensation provid-
ed by the DoD.
Simple process, minimal
paperwork.
Interns will continue receiving their normal active duty salary and benefits while in training.
FLSA Approved Unpaid Internships
DoD SkillBridge Program (formally known as the Career Skills Program) - Job Training, Employment Skills Training, Apprenticeships and Internships Guidance - Title 10 U.S.C. Section 1143(e) & DoDI , January 24, 2014
For more Info, contact your Business Services Representative at (850) us at
What is the Process?
Employers:
Meet/interview the potential intern.
Provide job titles of potential internship opportunities.
Provide job descriptions along with additional requirements, etc.
Begin internship after receiving approval from service member’s commander.
How Can my Business get Added to the List of Available Internship Opportunities?
Complete our Employer In-
take Form.
/ pages/Career_Skills_Program
What is the Duration of the
Internships?
The duration of the training is based on service member’s needs as approved by their commander (No more than 6 months).
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16. Coffee
Thanks !

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