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Veterans Jobs Portal
Governor Charlie Crist, continuing his commitment to assist Florida’s more than 1.6 million military veterans and strengthen the state’s workforce, announced a new online jobs portal to provide employment services to Florida veterans. Employ Florida Vets, the newest initiative in Florida’s commitment to veterans, helps match servicemen and women to the jobs and training opportunities that suit the skills and experience gained in the military.
“Our courageous veterans are proven, skilled leaders whose integrity and discipline have helped protect the freedoms and opportunities we all enjoy,” said Governor Crist. “Employ Florida Vets is the latest example of our commitment to provide the men and women who defended our nation and now call Florida home with enhanced opportunities to find jobs and access training and other resources that will help them be successful in their civilian careers.”
Adjutant General of Florida Maj. Gen. Emmett R. Titshaw Jr. “This is not only an effective way of making sure our citizen-Soldiers and Airmen are given the tools they need to find meaningful employment, but a great opportunity to provide Florida employers with access to our highly skilled and professional veterans." The web portal is a gateway to information and resource links that will assist veterans, veterans' families and employers in accomplishing their employment goals.
Portal highlights include:
- A unique jobs search function to help veterans find civilian jobs that match the skills they learned in the military
- Information and advice about writing resumes and finding apprenticeships and jobs ideally suited to their military experience
- Information about the Florida law that gives veterans hiring preference when they apply for public-sector jobs.
- Information for Florida businesses and organizations about tax incentives available for hiring veterans.
- A centralized jobs posting site for employers seeking veterans with specialized skills.
- Employers are able to enter open positions directly on www.EmployFlorida.com or through their local One-Stop Career Center.
Additional resources:
Information provided by the Govenor's Press Office.more -
Pasco Career Fair - October 12, 2010
Career Fair by Career CentralmoreThere's a career fair being offered by Career Central in New Port Richey on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. If you need more information, please contact Steve Wilson:
By Phone:
Hernando: (352) 200-3027
East Pasco: (813) 377-1300, ext. 3027
West Pasco: (727) 484-3400, ext. 3027
Cell Phone (352) 293-1123
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Protecting Your Social Security Number
Deter - Detect - Defend
According to the Social Security Administration, identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in America. Once a dishonest person has your social security number they can use it to get personal information about you, apply for credit in your name, or cause you any number of other problems.Identify thieves often get your personal information by:- Stealing wallets, purses and your mail (bank and credit card statements, pre-approved credit offers, new checks, tax information)
- Stealing personal information you provide to an unsecured website, from business or personnel records at work and personal information at home.
- Rummaging through your trash, the trash of businesses and public trash receptacles
- Posing as someone who needs information about you
- Buying personal information from inside sources
So, what is the best way to protect yourself?
DETER identity thieves by safeguarding your information. Keep your card, and any other document that shows your Social Security number on it, in a safe place. If you need to present your card for any reason be sure to return it to a safe place - don't get in the habit of routinely carrying it. Be cautious about sharing your Social Security number...ask why it is needed, how it will be used, and what will happen if you refuse.
DETECT suspicious activity by routinely monitoring your financial accounts and billing statements.
DEFEND against ID theft as soon as you suspect a problem. If someone has misused your Social Security number or other personal information to create credit or other problems for you, there are several things you should do:- PLACE a fraud alert on your credit reports. Fraud alerts can help prevent an identity thief from opening any more accounts in your name. Contact the toll-free fraud number of any of the following three consumer reporting companies to place a fraud alert on your credit report:
TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289; www.transunion.com
Equifax: 1-800-525-6285; www.equifax.com
Experian: 1-888-397-3742; www.experian.com- CLOSE the accounts that you know have been opened fraudulently, or tampered with.
- CONTACT the Internal Revenue Service Identity Protection Unit. An identity thief might use your Social Security number to file a tax return in order to receive a refund, or use it to get a job.
- FILE an FTC ID Theft Complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). You can find detailed information here to help you deter, detect and defend against identity theft.
- FILE a police report with your local police, or the police in the community where the identity theft took place. The FTC Complaint can be incorporated into the police record for maximum protection.
- FILE an online complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) which offers an easy to use reporting mechanism to alert authorities of suspected violations.
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Taxes for Students with Summer Jobs
Do Students have to pay taxes on their summer income?
Many students may not realize they have to pay taxes on their summer income. Whether students are babysitting, mowing lawns, delivering newspapers, or other jobs, they must pay taxes on the income they've earned.
The following kinds of income often received by students are generally taxable:-Pay for services performed
-Self-employment income
-Investment income
-Certain scholarships and fellowships
Some tips on taking preventative measures:
- Know your employment classification
Ask your employer about your status and how you're being paid. Be clear about whether your employer considers you an employee or an "independent contract worker."
- Tally your tips
Tips are taxable income, so you will have to tell the IRS in 2011 what you made in tips this year. Keep a record of what you earn.
- Keep your pay stubs
Without pay stubs, employees have little to help them report their income. Often, the stubs have cumulative information, so the last one will be enough to save.
- Know what's withheld
Read your pay stubs carefully, knowing what money you receive isn't the same as knowing what money you earned.
- Be aware of tax-filing basics
Many students may be working their first job and they'll have to file taxes perhaps for the first time, so consider these tax basics
Depending on where you work, there are several different ways in which you might need to file your taxes. Be sure to do your homework to find out what tax obligations the IRS wants students who are earning income to know
Visit the FAQ at USA.gov to learn more
more - Know your employment classification
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Funding for Jobs In Education Receives Federal Approval
New Jobs Funding Program Approved
The Department of Education recently received approval by Congress and the President on a new federal program.
The Education Jobs Fund program is a new Federal program that provides $10 billion in assistance to states to save or create education jobs for the 2010-2011 school year.
State Governors must submit an application for funding for their state by September 9th.
Jobs funded under this program include those that provide educational and related services for early childhood, elementary, and secondary education. It will allow hiring back and retaining education job which include school librarians.
For more information, please click here to go to the Department of Education's website.
For a list of education-related job openings in and around the Tampa Bay area, click here.more
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