Press Releases

Applications Now Open for 2023 Summer Youth Program Through CareerSource Central Florida

January 11, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 11, 2023) – Today, CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF), Florida’s second largest regional workforce board, announced applications for its interactive and engaging Summer Youth Program are now open. The program allows high school students (ages 15-19) to explore career paths, obtain specialized career training, and gain work experience with local businesses right here in Central Florida.

CareerSource Central Florida Announces the Appointment of Four New Board Members

August 30, 2022

Orlando, Fla. (August 30, 2022) – CareerSource Central (CSCF), Florida’s second largest regional workforce board, announced the appointment of four new members to serve on the board of directors. Appointees will serve a three-year term that will carry through June 30, 2025. These new members will bring unique skills and valuable perspectives to continue driving innovative workforce solutions to strengthen Central Florida’s talent and businesses. CareerSource Central Florida welcomes:

CareerSource Central Florida Unites with Local Businesses Offering Workforce Solutions to Help Individuals During Opioid Recovery

August 8, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla. (August 8, 2022) – CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF), Florida’s second largest regional workforce board, announces it has teamed up with local businesses in the region to provide workforce solutions to HR professionals and employers to help support, and integrate into the local workforce, individuals recovering from opioid addiction.

The opioid epidemic has been fueled by COVID-19. According to some of the latest research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 105,000 Americans died of an overdose in the 12 months ending in October 2021 – the highest number of overdose deaths ever recorded in 12 months.

New Grant to CareerSource Central Florida Helps Osceola Residents – Especially Those Who Speak Another Language – Train for Careers in Growing Industries

June 6, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla. (June 6, 2022) – Today, CareerSource Central Florida, Florida’s leading organization which provides comprehensive career services at no cost and works diligently to connect career seekers and local businesses together, announced the Osceola Cares program dedicated for Osceola residents.  

City of Orlando Celebrates the Grand Opening of the RISE Employment & Training Program Office in Partnership with CareerSource Central Florida

June 1, 2022

June 1, 2022 - ORLANDO, FL — Today, the City of Orlando, in partnership with CareerSource Central Florida, opened and launched the new RISE Employment & Training Program Office to ensure Orlando’s residents have equitable access to opportunities for job training, coaching and support services to measurably increase their employability.

New Orange County Initiative to “Level Up” Residents’ Income & Address Region’s Labor Shortage

May 31, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla. (May 31, 2022) – 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.