Whether you are desiring to change career fields or just increase your pay, our expertise on local business needs and industry trends help career seekers navigate the job market and reach their professional goals. Your skills and interests may be the perfect fit for a career in a high-growth industry.
Looking for a life-long career path with plenty of growth opportunities? Advanced manufacturing may be just for you. From assembly technicians to Computer Numerical Control (CNC) operators, businesses of all sizes are eager to fill these positions. And CareerSource Central Florida has all your training opportunities for these skilled careers that go beyond a high school diploma, but require less than a degree.
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If you’re good with your hands and have an eye for detail, the construction industry needs you. From theme parks and tourist attractions to new roads and housing communities, Florida is blooming with positions in this profession. With a year or less of training, you can build yourself a solid career foundation that you’ll love for decades to come.
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By 2030, more than half of Florida residents will be over 55 years old. It’s no wonder that healthcare is Florida’s fastest-growing industry. What does that mean for you? If you have a caring heart and a passion for helping people, you’ll be trained for your first workday in two years or less. And you’ll be a healthcare professional with a rewarding career until it’s time for you to retire and join this aging population.
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With a record 126.1 million tourists visiting Florida in 2018, it’s no surprise that hospitality is our state’s largest industry. Restaurants, hotels and convention centers are hungry for culinary professionals who do well in a fast-paced environment. If you have an appetite for connecting with people by delivering delicious food and exceptional service, you’ll enjoy a truly satisfying career in less than a year’s time.
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Have a knack for all things computer and technology-related? Then you’re perfect for a “career of the future” that you’ll have well into the future. Information technology is a promising industry that’s forever moving in one direction—forward. Be trained and career-ready in less than a year as a computer user support specialist, or earn your two-year degree as a software developer. Then be amazed at the opportunities this industry has to offer.
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If you’re a dependable person who likes to keep things running smoothly, you’re an ideal fit in this industry. Without professionals in the trade, transportation and utilities, the entire state of Florida would be powered off and closed for business. Combine your talents with your sense of responsibility to be a true success in this profession. Within a year, you’ll be trained and forging yourself a lifelong career in this thriving field.
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As the regional workforce board serving Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Sumter counties, we are pleased to announce the release of our draft Unified Strategic Plan for 2020 through 2024. Our community has the opportunity to review and submit feedback during the public comment period, which starts February 14, 2020 and runs through March 14, 2020.