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    June 26th CCSHRM Lunch Meeting: The Value of the Veteran (A Look at Veteran Preference)

    Date: June 25, 2025, 11:30am – 1:30pm
    Organizer:
    Charlotte County SHRM
    Location:
    88 Keys at the Wyvern Hotel, 101 E Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

    11:30am – 11:45am: Registration, Networking & Buffet Lunch
    11:45am – 12:00pm: Announcements & Sponsor Spotlight
    12:00pm – 1:00pm: Presentation
    1:00pm – 1:30pm: Q&A, Networking
    Price:
    $25 members - $30 guests - $35 at door (if available)
    Event Type:
    Meeting
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    Register online by Sunday, June. 22nd: Register ~ Monthly Meeting | Charlotte County SHRM

     

    The Value of the Veteran (A Look at Veteran Preference)

    Bernie Curie, SHRM-CP, PHR

    Director of Human Resources, BICSI

    President-elect, SuncoastHR

    During this presentation, we will look at veteran preference, how the local HR community can mobilize to assist with transition efforts and to provide practical steps on how to make that military-to-civilian impact in the local market. Veteran preference refers to special advantages or considerations granted to military veterans, particularly when applying for public sector jobs, such as positions in government. This policy honors their service and supports their transition back into civilian life.

    Veteran preference can include benefits such as additional points on civil service exams or
    application scores, and priority consideration for job openings when qualifications are equal to those of non-veteran applicants.

    Eligibility for veteran preference typically includes individuals who served on active duty during specific time periods or military campaigns, disabled veterans, and in some cases, military spouses, surviving spouses, widows or widowers, and the parents of veterans.

    Key Learning Objectives:

    1. Learn the importance of veteran equality vs. veteran preference
    2. Receive practical steps to make the “next move” in hiring military veterans
    3. Discover tools and resources available throughout the recruitment process
     

    About the Speaker:

    Bernie is a seasoned HR professional and military advocate; Bernie is dedicated to restoring authenticity and humanity in workplaces through genuine conversations.

    Dual certified SHRM and HRCI, Bernie’s career spans various industries, including
    healthcare and information technology and was recently awarded the Tampa Bay Business and Wealth Magazine’s Chief Human Resource Award winner for 2024.

    Currently, Bernie serves as President-elect for SHRM’s SuncoastHR Chapter. As an Air Force veteran with two combat veteran sons, Bernie is known for his ongoing support of our military population, has assisted the SHRM Foundation with the creation of SHRM’s Veterans at Work and revised Military at Work programs while serving as SHRM Veteran Ambassador.

    He enjoys traveling, staying relevant to the issues facing each of us by having those difficult social conversations and is supported by his bride of close to 40 years and their three children and five grandchildren.

    Approved for 1 recertification credit:

                       

    Charlotte County SHRM is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities and by HRCI to offer Recertification Credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™