Raymond James has Raymond James Financial has established a referral program so that service members/ Veterans/ Military Spouses who are transitioning to the corporate world and seeking employment at Raymond James can now direct their resumes to our Militry Hiring rep. In order to source from this niche group, we have enhanced marketing and branding, partnered with a Veteran led employment facilitator, and increased community outreach and employer presence at Military/ Military Spouse career fairs. Knowing that these candidates would not only assimilate into our Culture, but would thrive,  we encourage anyone interested to send your resume to the RJ Military referrals inbox. 

Valor is a member of the Military Spouse Employment Program (MSEP) in collaboration with the Valor Military Spouse Network. MSEP is an employment and career partnership connecting military spouses with more than 390 partner employers who have committed to recruit, hire, promote and retain military spouses in portable careers. By joining the MSEP, RJ has become a part of an even larger collective effort to support military spouse employment. In addition to being a Partner, the firm was recently accepted into the Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot Program under the same parameters as a Hiring our Heroes Fellowship Program. Contact the Military Spouse Network for more info.

Care Coalition at USSOCOM, assists transitioning wounded warriors from the SOF community. The U.S. Special Operations Command Warrior Care Program was established in 2005 to provide Special Operations Forces (SOF) Wounded, Ill, or Injured Service Members and their families advocacy after life changing events.  Whether you are returning operational status, moving into a different field or transitioning into veteran status, the USSOCOM Care Coalition will assist with a seamless transition to civilian life for continued medical care, benefits, and career opportunities​​. If you are a Company interested in collaborating with the Care Coalition, click here. 

The Camaraderie Foundation partners with local business members to provide a leadership program to assist transitioning service members and spouses in preparing for a career in the local community. Their Mentor Leadership Program is actively seeking candidates and mentors. This program is at free for servicemembers/spouses/veterans.  This 8-month program consists of classroom, mentoring, networking, and community service events. At the end of the 8 months, Camaraderie offers the opportunity for graduate to participate in some of Florida’s best community leadership programs. Click here and volunteer to  mentor and support our tranmsitioning military families.

American Corporate Partners (ACP) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to helping post 9/11 veterans transition to the private sector.  Mentors dedicate 12 hours of time across 12 months and assist veterans in their career development through mentorship, networking, and career guidance. The objective is to give back to the Veteran community and help combat underemployment, one veteran at a time, by engaging corporate leaders to provide career advice, mentoring, and networking opportunities to those who have served. No military experience is required, just corporate and leadership experience. Click here to volunteer as a mentor.

Hiring our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program (CFP) is a U.S. Chamber of Commerce 12 week program held 3 times a year in 17 locations around the country. The Hiring our Heroes Fellows program supports military service members and spouses with networking, professional training and hands-on experience in the civilian workforce as they transition to the private sector. Candidates are interviewed by host companies. Fellows complete on-the-job training with their host company (4 days a week). If after 3 months the firmis happy with the fellow, they can offer them the job. Transitioning members, register for a Hiring Our Heroes event.  If you are a hiring manager contact us to learn more. 

The Raymond James Advisor Mastery Program (AMP) ‘s 2-year program guides from licensing to learning the skills necessary to become an effective Financial Advisor. With a demonstrated track record of success with vets/spouses, the program allows supplementing earnings by qualifying for VRE or using GI Bill Benefits. AMP uses a holistic approach that incorporates distance learning, in-person curriculum, coaching/ mentoring from seasoned professionals to accelerate your success.  AMP has also partnered with Norwich University to provide an accredited Investment Management Professional Graduate Certificate, which allows military veterans to use the GI Bill to cover all costs.

The Raymond James Military Recruiting & Retention program aims at increasing the number of veterans and military spouses at RJ through enhanced attraction, sourcing and retention, thereby driving greater diversity and inclusion within the firm. Onboarding a Military hire comes with a multitude of tangible and intangible benefits. Prior Service Members and spouses are arguably the most adaptive members of the workforce, having graduated from one of the greatest leadership institutes in the nation- the Military.  Hiring a veteran/spouse brings diversity and inclusion to the front lines of the firm. Send your resume to the RJ Military Referrals inbox.