[Tallahassee, FL] – Veterans Florida announced today the 2022 Veterans Florida Expo presented by Bank of America will be held Friday, June 17th and Saturday, June 18th at the Hilton Orlando.

All veterans, active-duty servicemembers, Guard and Reserve members, military spouses, and their families are invited to Florida’s official economic opportunity event for the military community to connect with veteran-friendly employers at the career fair; watch the Florida’s top veteran entrepreneurs compete in the statewide Battle of the Pitches; ease their transition with the Florida SkillBridge Initiative; attend workshops and panels led by industry experts; and explore the resources and quality of life that make Florida the top state for veterans.

“Florida is open for opportunity, and this year’s Expo features our most expansive showcase of the state’s unparalleled career, entrepreneurship, and benefits resources for veterans and their families over two days,” said Veterans Florida Executive Director Joe Marino. “Whether you’re transitioning from active duty, searching for a rewarding career, or planning to launch or grow your business, discover the endless possibilities and experience the best of what makes Florida the nation’s most veteran-friendly state.”

Friday, June 17th: Veterans level up their career and entrepreneurship skills at expert-led panels and workshops and learn how the Florida SkillBridge Initiative — the first-of-its-kind anywhere in the country — and choosing the right business model can set them up for long-term success. Veterans take the stage throughout the day to recount their success in Florida, highlight various regions of the state, and offer insight on how to prepare for post-service careers and launch and grow business. The Veterans Florida team will offer one-on-one resume reviews, interview prep, and career advice ahead of Saturday’s career fair and host a networking event in the evening.

Saturday, June 18th: Job-seekers meet employers seeking to hire veterans in industries like aerospace, engineering, defense, and more at the career fair, and tap into the state’s premier veteran resources and benefits with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs and others. Veterans watch Florida’s top veteran entrepreneurs vie for funding and bragging rights in the Battle of the Pitches in our largest ever statewide pitch competition.

Attendance is free for veterans, active-duty, guard, reservists, and military spouses. Registration is now open at veteransfloridaexpo.org/register. Organizations interested in becoming an exhibitor or sponsor can find more information at veteransfloridaexpo.org/sponsors.

Expo attendees may be eligible to stay at the Hilton Orlando for free. The Hilton Honors Military Program offers veterans, servicemembers, and military spouses 100,000 points to use for employment-related activities such as a career search. Interested attendees should email the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity at VETS@deo.myflorida.com to get started.

Veterans Florida is a non-profit created by the State of Florida to help military veterans and their families transition to civilian life and to promote Florida’s status as the nation’s most veteran-friendly state under Florida’s Veterans Employment and Training Services (VETS) Program. Veterans Florida is also the state’s designated DOD SkillBridge assistance organization. Our mission can be summed up in the theme – Your Pursuit. Our Power. – because we recognize military veterans are incredibly focused and will succeed in achieving their personal and professional goals when they take advantage of our tools and resources. Visit veteransflorida.org for more information and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube for updates on veteran opportunities in Florida.