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.

Since the 1940s, the Tampa Bay business community, led by the Tampa Bay Chamber, has enjoyed a close working relationship with MacDill Air Force Base – a vital part of our nation’s defense and an important training location for those who safeguard America. We understand the importance of promoting and supporting our brave men and women who serve our country. The Chamber’s Military Bay supports military family readiness and quality of life initiatives that ensure Tampa Bay is postured for defense growth. It advocates for legislative priorities that enhance quality of life for military families and connects the Tampa Bay business community with military affiliated talent to address workforce needs.

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 Advisor Mastery Program (AMP) has a demonstrated track record of success with former Service Members. The program sponsored a partnership with Recruit Military in 2019 and 2020 to increase visibility and engage with top talent. Through Career Fairs, Targeted Email Campaigns and Banner Ads, the recruiting team was exposed to audiences of well over 2000 candidates at a time. The efforts were not in vain, as we hired 11 veterans and 2 military spouses in the year 2022-2024. For veterans entering AMP, individuals will be able to supplement their earnings by qualifying for Veteran Readiness and Employment, or by applying their GI Bill Benefits. 

As Raymond James continues to encourage and welcome the next generation of financial advisors, we have heard from advisors who were former military that their career switch to the financial advisory world has been a fulfilling and rewarding career move. The Raymond James AMP program has 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. Once the Graduate Certificate is earned, an advisor trainee can complete the full MBA degree by taking only four more online classes.