Contact Info
1401 3rd Avenue West
Bradenton, FL 34205
If you are a Veteran with a service-connected disability, you may be eligible to receive help to move toward and keep employment.
Our Veterans Service Counselors will help you understand vocational and employment benefits and assist with applying for the programs.
Detailed information is available on the following topics:
- Vocational rehabilitation services
- Vocational-educational counseling
- Employment resources
Manatee County Veterans Services also works with community groups to help Veterans find jobs. CareerSource Suncoast at 941-358-4200 and Goodwill Manasota at 941-355-2721 both have great track records at helping Veterans.
Please make an appointment to see a Manatee County Veterans Services Counselor if you need assistance with vocational rehabilitation or employment benefits by calling (941) 745-3795. Veterans are also encouraged to make an appointment with MCVS to see if there are any other benefits from the VA for which they qualify.

Service Output: Training
Hours Available: Our lobby hours are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. We are closed for lunch from noon-1 p.m.
Eligibility: All Veterans are eligible for employment resources but other qualifications may be required for educational resources or vocational rehabilitation services.
Service Operators
CareerSource Suncoast
Hours Available
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday
Palmetto, FL 34221
Service Operators
Goodwill Manasota - Veterans Services
Bradenton, FL 34203