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CareerSource Capital Region Launches Weekly Valor Hours to Assist Veterans and Their Families

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July 8, 2024

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CareerSource Capital Region Launches Weekly Valor Hours to Assist Veterans and Their Families

Gadsden Career Center Offers Tailored Career Guidance and Resources Every Tuesday Morning

Quincy, Fla. — CareerSource Capital Region is proud to announce weekly Valor Hours, a dedicated service to provide essential career assistance to veterans and their eligible dependents in Gadsden County. This initiative takes place every Tuesday from 9 AM until Noon at the Gadsden Career Center, offering personalized support to veterans and their eligible dependents to help them navigate career paths effectively.

Valor Hours is an initiative designed to offer veterans and their eligible dependents valuable resources and personalized guidance to support their career development. The event is held weekly, ensuring regular access to these critical services.

How CareerSource Capital Region Can Help:

  • Tailored Career Guidance: Veterans and their dependents receive one-on-one assistance, ensuring that they get the personalized support needed to navigate their civilian career paths successfully.
  • Community Connection: Valor Hours provide an opportunity for attendees to connect with fellow veterans, fostering a supportive community network.
  • Specialized Services: Dedicated career specialists are equipped to address the unique circumstances of veterans, ensuring that all resources and services are relevant and beneficial.
  • Scheduling Flexibility: With weekly sessions, veterans and their families can seek assistance according to their personal schedules and needs.

By promoting this initiative, CareerSource Capital Region aims to reach more veterans and their families, ensuring they are aware of the resources available to them. Through the success of this program, CareerSource Capital Region strives to provide comprehensive support solutions tailored to veterans' needs, making the Gadsden Career Center a central hub for veterans' career assistance.

Target Audiences:

  • Veterans: Including homeless veterans and those seeking general career assistance.
  • Family Members or Spouses of Veterans: Providing support to those who play a crucial role in veterans' lives.
  • Community Organizations: Engaging groups that support veterans and their families to amplify CareerSource Capital Region’s outreach efforts.

Join CareerSource Capital Region:

“We encourage veterans, their eligible dependents, and community organizations to take advantage of Valor Hours every Tuesday morning,” said Jevin Mathew, Gadsden Career Center Supervisor. “Together with our partners, we can provide the necessary support to empower veterans in their civilian lives and career journey.”

 

Gadsden County 

 

Career Center 

 

1140 West Clark Street 

 

Quincy, FL 32351 

 

(850) 875-4040 

 

Hours of Operation:    Monday – Friday   8:30am to 4:30pm  

For more information about child-friendly hours, upcoming events and workshops offered call the telephone number listed above or visit www.careersourcecapitalregion.com. 

Follow CareerSource Capital Region on social media to learn about upcoming job fairs, recruitment events, workshops and other solutions that are available. 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareerSourceCapitalRegion

LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/company/careersourcecapitalregion 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CareerSourceCR

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careersourcecr/

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About CareerSource Capital Region 

CareerSource Capital Region connects employers with qualified, skilled talent and Floridians with employment and career development opportunities to achieve economic prosperity in Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon and Wakulla counties. Solutions for career seekers include one-on-one career advising, interviewing and resume-writing assistance, employment workshops, and labor market information. Solutions for employers include recruitment assistance, skills assessments for applicants, customized training, and information on tax incentives. Employers and career seekers are matched through the Employ Florida Marketplace system. Most solutions are provided at no cost. This initiative was supported by the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Agriculture as part of awards totaling $5,399,720 with 0% financed from non-governmental sources.  Programs funded through CareerSource Capital Region are equal opportunity programs with auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Persons using TTY/TTD equipment use Florida Relay Service 711. A proud partner of the American Job Center network.