VETERANS ASSISTANCE CENTER
4203 N. Nebraska Ave.
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 238-8557 x300
Click here to download our Employer Specific Brochure
WHAT IS THE VETERANS EMPLOYMENT NETWORK?
The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded Tampa Crossroads, Inc. funding (FF-HVRP grant) to provide employment training and placement services to qualified Veterans. Job opportunity leads are provided by local businesses and employers who are partners of the Program.
HOW DOES THE PROGRAM PARTNER WITH EMPLOYERS?
Our staff meets with employers in order to understand the hiring process as well as specific training needs and skill sets typically required of job applicants. Once a partnership is established, Program staff will review job order details when positions become available and submit qualified Veteran candidates for consideration.
WHAT IS THE COST?
There is no cost to employers wishing to partner with the Veterans Employment Network Program. The federal funding is aimed at lowering the high rate of unemployment for Veterans residing in Hillsborough County.
Returning Heroes Tax Credit
A new tax credit for hiring unemployed Veterans based on length of unemployment:
Short-term Unemployed: 40% of first $6,000 of wages (up to $2,400) for Veteran unemployed at least 4 weeks.
Long-term Unemployed: 40% of first $14,000 of wages (up to $5,600) for Veteran unemployed at least 6 months.
Wounded Warrior Tax Credit
Doubles the existing tax credit for long-term unemployed Veterans with service-connected disabilities.
Maintains the existing Work Opportunity Tax Credit for Veterans with service-connected disabilities (up to $4,800).
A new credit of 40% of first $24,000 of wages (up to $9,600) for Veterans with service-connected disabilities who have been unemployed longer than 6 months.
10 More Reasons to Hire a Veteran
1. Accelerated Learning Curve - Veterans can enter your workforce with identifiable and transferable skills, proven in real world situations.
2. Leadership - The military trains people to lead by example as well as through direction, delegation, motivation and inspiration.
3. Teamwork - Veterans understand how genuine teamwork grows out of a responsibility to one’s colleagues.
4. Diversity & Inclusion in Action - Veterans have learned to work side by side with a diverse group of people (race, gender, ethnicity, religion, etc).
5. Efficient Performance Under Pressure - Veterans understand tight schedules and limited resources.
6. Respect for Procedures - Veterans have gained a unique perspective on the value of accountability and understand policies and procedures.
7. Technology & Globalization - Veterans can bring the kind of global outlook and technological savvy that all enterprises of any size need to succeed.
8. Integrity - Veterans know what it means to do “an honest day’s work” with a track record of integrity, often security clearances.
9. Health & Safety Standards - Veterans are aware of health and safety protocols both for themselves and the welfare of others.
10. Triumph Over Adversity - Veterans have frequently triumphed over great adversity.
For Employers seeking to hire a Veteran:
Contact our Veterans Assistance Center at (813) 238-8557 x300.
Marie Galbraith, Programs Manager x301
mgalbraith@tampacrossroads.com
