If you are a Tampa Bay area professional...

Our veterans need your help.

4.4%

Veteran Unemployment

The 2021 annual unemployment rate for veterans according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

2.7%

Non-Veteran Unemployment

The July 2022 unemployment rate in Hillsborough County according to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.
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We believe there is no reason these very talented and capable veterans should not be hired into great positions and begin meaningful corporate or business careers.

All they need is a little boost from the HR community and employers who are willing to look at their experience in a transferrable way.

THE CHALLENGES OUR VETERANS FACE

Paul Cortissoz with one of our vets Milton Butler III

Where to start and how best to focus their search
Explaining how their military skills translate to a civilian work environment
Building a professional network on LinkedIn and networking skills in live events
Sharing how to utilize LinkedIn and other social media platforms
But the biggest of all is having someone "on the inside" to coach them and be a sounding board throughout their job search process.

ABOUT TAMPA BAY VETNET

That's why we have also partnered with Tampa Bay VetNet.

VetNet is all about face-to-face connections that make a difference. We are a forum to gather and connect with veterans in the local community, hear first-hand career transition success stories and expand personal and professional networks.

We would love it if you joined us.

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THE MISSION

Spend some time with the veteran as their career coach. Share your unique "insider perspective" being in the field of HR.

There are no set requirements of your time or how you do it.