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Workforce News and Updates

Last chance to enroll in West Ocala Green Jobs Training this year!

Workforce Connection launches its $2.9 million green jobs training project with several orientations scheduled at the CF Hampton Center. The grant will train 665 people in a variety of green jobs fields over two years with a primary focus on West Ocala residents. Read more...

Proven Workshop for Professional Job Candidates

If you are a professional job candidate struggling to make a difficult career transition, Workforce Connection’s Retooling and Refueling Workshop may be for you. Workforce continues to receive glowing comments from program graduates. The College of Central Florida instructors have national experience in working with professionals coping with a recent layoff or job change. In addition to helping you perfect your resume and interviewing skills, this team of talented professionals helps you look at your skills and strengths in different ways. They take a personal interest in each and every participant. The course has been career changing for many. To find out more about Retooling and Refueling Workshop and whether you will qualify, read more….....

How to Apply for Emergency Unemployment Compensation

Payments for customers with continuing claims who are currently enrolled in the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program began on Monday, August 2. Customers whose benefits had lapsed but may be eligible for EUC under the new law may begin claiming retroactive weeks beginning Monday, August 9. Customers who may be entitled to payments under the Extended Benefits (EB) program can apply online or begin certification for retroactive EB weeks as necessary, beginning Monday, August 9, as well. Read more...

Florida Back to Work Results in 290 Jobs in Region

Thirty-six employers in Citrus and Marion Counties received $4.2 million in funding through the Florida Back to Work Program. Read more...

New Stimulus Newsletter Available

In our commitment to openly share program and project updates related to the ARRA funds and other special grant funds, Workforce has published its latest August Stimulus Newsletter. Read more...

Workforce Connection is the local, business-led organization that plans and coordinates quality employment and training services for businesses and individual career seekers in Citrus, Levy and Marion Counties of Florida. The workforce board sets policy and directs expenditures of more than $6 million in funds that underwrite services provided through the Workforce Connection offices.

Approximately 1,500 businesses and 30,000 career seekers receive services through the Workforce Connection each year. Services include professional and technical recruitment, training, job fairs and financial incentives.