Military & Veteran Resources
A Favorable Environment for Vets
Military installations throughout the northern parts of Florida have made the region a popular place for veterans, along with a comprehensive list of resources for transitioning servicemembers and their families. Need help setting up a budget? Looking for education opportunities or assistance starting your business? It’s all here, along with an experienced and deeply invested team of healthcare professionals at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lake City. If you want to elevate your career in a supportive community for veterans, North Florida is a powerhouse of opportunity.
- Family Resources
- Veteran Employment
- Start a Business
You Are Not Alone
Separated and transitioning service members and their families need and deserve support — and that’s precisely what they get in North Florida. Organizations like Florida Covering Kids and Families and Florida Guard Families can help veterans plan a family budget, locate childcare, and find finance advice for a college education. VA North Florida Health Care System, located in Lake City, offers a range of services, including primary and specialty healthcare. And if you’re looking to brighten the outlook of your post-military career, North Florida College in the city of Madison is a Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs-approved higher education institution.
More Than Just a Fresh Start
CareerSource North Florida offers priority of service to veterans and their spouses. Need help planning your next career move or developing interviewing skills? CareerSource helps veterans promote their unique skillsets in ways that are attractive to top employers. Additionally, Employ Florida Vets is the state’s online jobs portal, offering employment-related services and a searchable database of jobs organized by military occupational code.
Solid Ground for Business
Veterans in North Florida have a strong foothold to start their businesses, with state non-profit organizations like Veterans Florida helping transitioning service men and women successfully launch their businesses. The North Florida Chamber strengthens businesses throughout the Union and Bradford Counties with regular networking opportunities and events. And if you’re looking for some daily inspiration, coworking spaces like Office Share in Palatka, Worknest in Live Oak and The Blanche in Lake City are great places to kick your ideas into high gear.