Expanding Employment Opportunities

Expanding Employment Opportunities

Objectives

• Position Volusia County as the employer of choice for veterans.
• Increase the number of veterans employed by Volusia County.
• Provide professional development opportunities for veteran employees delivered by VSOs
• Create a veteran-friendly workplace culture.
• Support veterans transitioning from military to civilian employment.

Activities

1. Employ Florida Veterans:

• Leverage the Employ Florida Veterans job platform.
• Post all county positions on veteran-specific job boards.
• Enhance veteran recruitment strategies.

2. Gold and Platinum Medallion Program:

• Pursue Gold and Platinum Medallion status certification.
• Implement required policies and practices.
• Document veteran hiring and retention initiatives.

3. Implement FL Statute 110.119:

• Adopt administrative leave policy for veterans with service-connected disabilities.
• Allow up to six (6) calendar days annually for VA medical appointments.
• Develop streamlined request and documentation process.

4. Watch Standard Training:

• Offer suicide prevention training to county employees.
• Create veteran-specific mental health resources.
• Establish peer support network.

5. Recruitment Trips to Active Duty Bases:

• Conduct targeted recruitment at Jacksonville and other military installations.
• Develop tailored materials for transitioning service members.
• Create pipeline program for veterans approaching discharge.