FloridaWorks
Alachua/Bradford Florida Works: A community Partnership
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Welcome to FloridaWorks! 

We are a community partnership in Alachua & Bradford Counties.  If you are LOOKING FOR A JOB or SEEKING A QUALIFIED EMPLOYEE locally or anywhere in Florida, please click here:  www.employflorida.com.  Employ Florida is the statewide web site where employers can post their job openings and job seekers can find employment opportunities.  FloridaWorks is part of the Employ Florida network.  www.floridaworksonline.com is a local resource with information about Alachua and Bradford Counties' One-Stop Career Centers, job fairs, and workforce board activities.

RGIS Recruitment Event
RGIS will be holding a job fair at the Gainesville One-Stop Career Center this Thursday, May 15.  They will be hiring part-time inventory auditors.  See flier for orientation times and details.
 
Loram Recruitment Event
On Wednesday, May 14, Loram will be holding a recruitment event at the Gainesville One-Stop Career Center.  There will be two morning sessions to recruit 40 machine operators.  Experience is preferred but the employer will train.  See flier for details.
 
2008 East Gainesville Career Fair
Saturday, May 17, is the date for the 2008 East Gainesville Career Fair.  It will be held at the Sidney Lanier Center located at 312 NW 16th Avenue in Gainesville, 9:30 a.m. - 1 pm.  Job seekers should come ready to interview.  There is still time for employers to register by contacting Joe Johnson at (352) 334-7105 x311.  POSTER
 
MV Transport is Hiring
MV Transport has an immediate need for a mechanic (does not require ASE certification) and janitor/bus washer.  Please see flier for details about the application process.
 
Grant Money Available for Training

The WIN grant ends on June 30, but we still have some funds available now to pay for training employed parents who meet the eligibility criteria.  These funds can help cover the costs of any short term training like computer skills, nursing assistants (CNA), etc. that will help improve employability.  For more information, see flier and call Gilbert Malave-Otero at (352) 244-5147.

 
US Census Bureau Job Fair
There will be a recuitment event for part-time flexible positions available with the US Census Bureau at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, at the Gainesville FloridaWorks One-Stop Career Center.  See flier for details.
 
Closed for Memorial Day
All FloridaWorks offices are closed on Monday, May 26th for Memorial Day.  Have a great weekend!!
 
Changes in Workshop and Assessment Schedules

The Training and Workshop calendars in Gainesville have changed dramatically.   Please check out the new schedules.  If you have any questions, call (352) 955-2245  (Starke computer classes are still offered on Fridays - see calendar on right side bar.)

*Updated May Assessment Schedule   *Updated May Training Schedule

 
Veterans' Orientation
NEW:  Veterans are invited to attend an orientation on the second Tuesday of each month from 2-3 p.m. in the Gainesville One-Stop.  FloridaWorks has designated staff and special services available to help veterans find employment.  See flier.
 
FloridaWorks Newsletter
FloridaWorks began producing a weekly email newsletter in November 2007.  It is full of useful information for business owners, job seekers, and social services workers who assist people working towards economic self-sufficiency.  Both FloridaWorks News and Community News are included in an easy to read format.  There is no charge to subscribe.  If you would like your name added to the list, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  To view current and past editions of the newsletter, click on the link on the left side bar menu.
 
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