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Career Opportunities at CareerSource Central Florida: A Message from President & CEO Pamela Nabors
Pamela Nabors, our President and CEO, invites you to learn more about career opportunities at CareerSource Central Florida. Visit https://www.careersourcecentralflorida.com/about-us/work-for-us/.We believe together we can change people’s lives, transform businesses and help make Central Florida the best place to live and work.
CareerSource Central Florida's 2021-2022 Community Impact in Central Florida
In 2021-2022 CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF) served nearly 43,000+ people and supported 3,500+ businesses in Central Florida. Watch our year at-a-glance video to see our impact within the Central Florida community.Visit us our website at https://www.careersourcecentralflorida.com/.
Level Up Orange County: Neighborhood Navigators
Level Up Orange initiative is designed to help Orange County residents overcome challenges that are sidelining their earning potential, and support Orange County businesses in developing new audiences for potential employees.The program provides free personal career coaches, job search support, paid college and technical training, and paid internships for those seeking to elevate their income or career path.The team of neighborhood navigators educate and empower Orange County residents about services available to level up their careers and lives.To learn more visit https://www.LevelUpOrange.com.
Top Industries & In-Demand Jobs
Osceola County Spotlight: Innovative Career Pathways in Emerging Industries
The Osceola County, Florida region is booming with dynamic industries contributing to the county’s growth and economic impact. The county is home to Neo City's high-tech campus, hosting one of the nation's only semiconductor manufacturing facilities. Job seekers have high-wage career opportunities in innovative, emerging industries.If you would like to learn more about in-demand careers in top industries, please visit https://www.careersourcecentralflorida.com/career-seekers/explore-careers/upskill-osceola/ or call 800.757.4598.
Condado de Osceola: Destacando carreras innovadoras en industrias emergentes
La region del condado de Osceola en la Florida Central, está experimentando un auge en industrias dinámicas que contribuyen al crecimiento e impacto económico del condado. El condado alberga el campus de alta tecnología de NeoCity, sede de una de las únicas instalaciones de fabricación de semiconductors en el pais. Los buscadores de empleo tienen oportunidades profesionales bien remuneradas en industrias innovadoras y emergentes.Si desea obtener mas información sobre carreras con alta demanda en las principals industrias, por favor visite https://www.careersourcecentralflorida.com/en-espanol/capacitando-osceola/ o llame al 800.757.4598.
Orange County Spotlight: Career Opportunities in Modeling & Simulation, Hospitality & More
The Orange County, Florida region is a popular travel destination famous for its tourism attractions and entertainment venues. As an epicenter for technology innovation and entrepreneurship, job seekers have career opportunities in industries like modeling and simulation, hospitality, tourism and more. If you would like to learn more about in-demand careers in top industries, please visit https://www.careersourcecentralflorida.com or call 800.757.4598.
Seminole County Spotlight: Career Opportunities in Manufacturing & Construction
The Seminole County, Florida region combines metropolitan innovation with the preservation of Central Florida's natural landscapes. While the county is a tourist destination with unique historic cities, jobs are growing in manufacturing, construction, healthcare and more. If you would like to learn more about in-demand careers in top industries, please visit https://www.careersourcecentralflorida.com or call 800.757.4598.
Summer Youth Program
Summer Youth Program
Aimed at helping young adults train and achieve meaningful careers, CareerSource Central Florida’s (CSCF) Summer Youth Program is the perfect opportunity for high school students aged 14-19.CSCF offers three college and career readiness tracks. Students earn incentives or wages to explore college and career choices, train for a specific career, or gain real-world experience working a job.Learn more at https://www.careersourcecentralflorida.com/career-seekers/young-adults/summer-youth-program/
Summer Youth Program Experience Track: Paid Internships
High school students aged 14-19 gain resume-worthy experience and earn $15/hr working a job at a local employer.To apply for CareerSource Central Florida's Summer Youth Program, visit https://www.careersourcecentralflorida.com/career-seekers/young-adults/summer-youth-program/.Students receive work readiness training to prepare for their paid internship and mentorship from seasoned professionals to learn about team building, financial literacy, soft skills, and more.
Summer Youth Program Engage Track: Train for a Career, Build a Portfolio & Get Gigs
High school students aged 14-19 earn up to $1,200 while training for a career.To apply for CareerSource Central Florida's Summer Youth Program, visit https://www.careersourcecentralflorida.com/career-seekers/young-adults/summer-youth-program/.For 5 weeks, students will get out and explore workplaces, build a project portfolio to get gigs, and get a head start in their career of interest. They'll receive work readiness training and mentorship from seasoned professionals to learn about team building, financial literacy, soft skills, and more.
Summer Youth Program: No Cost Summer Interns for Employers
Employers can get seasonal help by establishing a 4-week internship, paid by CareerSource Central Florida.Apply for a youth intern at https://www.careersourcecentralflorida.com/businesses/summer-youth-interns/Employers can access workforce ready local interns, influence the future workforce of Central Florida, and even identify future employees.
Summer Youth Program Explore Track: Try Out Different Careers & Explore College Life
High school students aged 15-19 earn up to $1,200 while exploring career choices available to them.To apply for CareerSource Central Florida's Summer Youth Program, visit https://www.careersourcecentralflorida.com/career-seekers/young-adults/summer-youth-program/For 5 weeks, students will explore college and campus life, try out a day-in-the-life in careers, and learn what careers they are or aren't interested in.
Summer Youth Program: Explore, Engage, & Experience This Summer
14-19 year old high school students can earn a minimum of $1,200 while learning for 5 weeks during CareerSource Central Florida's Summer Youth Program.Explore careers and college life, engage in training for a career, or experience working a job while earning wages.Learn more at https://www.careersourcecentralflorida.com/career-seekers/young-adults/summer-youth-program/.
CSCF in The News
Hiring Event: Orange County Public Works
CareerSource Central Florida, partnered with the Orange County Government to host the Orange County Public Works Hiring Event.To learn more about the Level Up Orange program visit CareerSourceCentralFlorida.com//level-up-orange
Hiring Event: Paychecks for Patriots
At CareerSource Central Florida eligible veterans and their spouses take precedence for the receipt of employment, training, and placement services in all CareerSource Central Florida programs funded directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by the Department of Labor.To learn more about our services and to make an in-person or virtual appointment please visit http://www.CareerSourceCentralFlorida.com or call (800) 757-4598
Salary Growth Rates in Central Florida
Nilda Blanco, Vice President, Service Delivery discusses salary growth rates in Central Florida based on a recent study that revealed Orlando Wages were growing, especially for lower-income workers.To learn more about our services and to make an in-person or virtual appointment please visit http://www.CareerSourceCentralFlorida.com or call (800) 757-4598.
Industry Insights: June 2022 Reemployment Numbers
WFTV-TV Channel 9 interviews Nilda Blanco about the latest employment numbers released by the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and understand what those numbers mean for Central Florida.To learn more about our services and to make an in-person or virtual appointment please visit http://www.CareerSourceCentralFlorida.com or call (800) 757-4598.
New Program: Level Up Orange County
Orange County Commissioners have invested $10.3 million in federal grant dollars with CareerSource Central Florida, the region’s official workforce development board, to drive equitable recovery of the region from pandemic employment issues through a new program called Level Up Orange.The program provides free personal career coaches, job search support, paid college and technical training, and paid internships for those seeking to elevate their income or career path.Any Orange County resident who has been financially impacted by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic is eligible. This includes not only unemployment, but also reduced work schedules, diminished income, lost advancement opportunities, or barriers to employment such as childcare, transportation or unique personal challenges.Businesses and residents may visit www.LevelUpOrange.com to fill out a brief, two-minute form. Qualified individuals will receive a call from their own personal career coach within 48 hours.
Hiring Event: 1st Annual Lake County Job Fair
CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF) hosted a hiring event to bring career opportunities to Central Florida residents at the 1st Annual Lake County Job Fair.To learn more about our services and to make an in-person or virtual appointment please visit http://www.CareerSourceCentralFlorida.com or call (800) 757-4598.
Helping Students & Adults Reach Career Goals
Central Florida youth are participating in CareerSource Central Florida’s (CSCF) annual Summer Youth Program. The program provides young adults in high school (ages 15-19) with exposure to college experiences, multiple career pathways in high-growth industries, specialized career training and professional internship opportunities with several participating businesses throughout Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Sumter Counties. Students also get an incentive up to $1000.To learn more about CareerSource Central Florida services, visit https://www.careersourcecentralflorida.com
Hiring Event: 1st Annual Lake County Job Fair
CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF) hosted a hiring event to bring career opportunities to Central Florida residents at the 1st Annual Lake County Job Fair.To learn more about our services and to make an in-person or virtual appointment please visit http://www.CareerSourceCentralFlorida.com or call (800) 757-4598.
Hiring Event: Seminole County Job Fair
CareerSource Central Florida partnered with Florida Rising and EG Equal Ground to bring career opportunities to Central Florida residents at the Seminole County Career Fair. More than 20 Seminole County businesses participated representing various industries and positions.To learn more about our services and to make an in-person or virtual appointment please visit http://www.CareerSourceCentralFlorida.com or call (800) 757-4598.
Hiring Event: Seminole County Job Fair
CareerSource Central Florida partnered with Florida Rising and EG Equal Ground to bring career opportunities to Central Florida residents at the Seminole County Career Fair. More than 20 Seminole County businesses participated representing various industries and positions.To learn more about our services and to make an in-person or virtual appointment please visit http://www.CareerSourceCentralFlorida.com or call (800) 757-4598.
Capacitando Osceola - Osceola Cares
Los residentes del condado de Osceola afectados por la pandemia del COVID-19 tienen la oportunidad de comenzar o hacer la transición a una nueva carrera en las áreas de salud, producción o construcción. Estas carreras ofrecen salarios competitivos, están en alta demanda y ésta continúa creciendo, asegurando un exitoso futuro profesional.Para más informacion visite: www.CareerSourceCentralFlorida.com/CapacitandoOsceola
Industry Insights: Central Florida's Job Market Outlook
Nilda Blanco, CSCF's Senior Director, Business Intelligence, spoke with WFTV-TV Channel 9 about Central Florida's job market and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity January's employment data release.To learn more about our services and to make an in-person or virtual appointment please visit http://www.CareerSourceCentralFlorida.com or call (800) 757-4598.
Women's History Month - Career Changes During the Pandemic
Pamela Nabors, President & CEO, CareerSource Central Florida's (CSCF) shared with Spectrum News 13 the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on women in Central Florida. The story also features a CSCF success story, Stephanie, who closed down her beauty salon due to the pandemic, but with a new goal in mind, she enrolled in training to become a truck driver.To learn more about our services and to make an in-person or virtual appointment please visit http://www.CareerSourceCentralFlorida.com or call (800) 757-4598.
Industry Insights: Central Florida Labor Market and Opportunities
Spectrum News13 interviews, Pam Nabors, CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF) President & CEO about the Central Florida labor market and opportunities for career seekers.Learn more about CSCF services by making an appointment at 800-757-4598 or visiting www.careersourcecentralflorida.com
Project Restore: Supporting Those Impacted by Hurricane Maria
Project Restore 2.5 provided services to 50 individuals relocated to Florida from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands due to the impact of Hurricane Maria in 2017. Spectrum News 13 shares the story of participants who graduated from the program and are now ready to take on the next step on their career journeys.
