The Business & Career Resource Cooperative is a one-stop-shop for individuals and business owners to find the resources and training needed to develop their career goals and grow their business. 
Join us for an Information Session
February 11, 2019 or March 11, 2019

Come find out about our many programs like Truck Driving, Barbering, Massage Therapy,
Medical Assisting, Radiology, Technical Support and many more!

Microsoft Beginner Excel 2016, Wednesday Night
Learn how to create and format spreadsheets like a professional using formulas, charts, and graphics. Starts: 1/24/19

Beginner QuickBooks 2015, Thursday Night
Learn about this very popular program for home and small business bookkeeping. Let QuickBooks perform the accounting functions you need!  Starts: 1/28/19

Basic Computer Training, Monday Night
Learn about basic computer skills, email, web searching, file management and more!  Starts: 1/23/19

See our flyer for more information.

    Marion Technical College
 1014 SW 7th Road, Ocala, FL 34471
     352-671-7200 ∙ mariontc.edu
Find Success with a Career in Insurance

The College of Central Florida has partnered with Online Training Institute to offer insurance and continuing professional education courses.

These online courses provide a solid foundation of insurance theory and laws. Take Florida-approved courses in areas such as liability insurance concepts, business automobile policies, health and life insurance, flood insurance and more.

Gain the knowledge you need to succeed in the insurance industry and pass your licensing exam with these flexible, affordable online courses.

  • Study when you want — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
  • Self-paced courses with guided learning and instructor.
  • Start and stop as often as needed.
  • All courses completely online, with no software to install or run.

To learn more about a Career in Insurance , please contact the Corporate College at
352-873-5855 or CorporateCollege@CF.edu .
How to Start YOUR Own Business (3 hours)
Do you have a great idea for a business but just don't know where to begin? This workshop will provide a comprehensive introduction on how to start your own business. Topics covered include idea generation, the legal environment and business structures. Workbook included.

February 6 | 9am - 12pm | $40 ($50 day of event)
March 6 | 9am - 12pm | $40 ($50 day of event)
Location | College of Central FL Ocala  
 
   
For additional information please call 866-998-8332
SPEAKING of BUSINESS
by Dr. Philip R. Geist
Santa and the Elves
 
As I have been remiss in not posting a November blog, I will post two for December. Both are actually re-posts by request of my two classic Christmas Blogs. Here is the first one, “Santa and the Elves.” The second blog, “A Christmas Carol, or not…” will be posted on Friday, December 21st. No, it’s not a new rock group. Santa and the Elves are successful entrepreneurs who employ good management practices to have an effective business model. Let’s take..  Read More »
Upcoming SCORE Workshops and Webinars
Mid-Florida SCORE has many workshops and webinars to help you start or grow a business. Learn more at  https://midflorida.score.org/content/take-workshop-6 . You can also click on the workshop names below for more information about each of these upcoming events:
Location: Ocala
Date: Tuesday, Jan 22, 2019
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Ocala
Date: Monday, Jan 28, 2019
Time : 8:00 am

Location: Ocala
Date: Wednesday, Feb 6, 2019
Time: 9:00 am
Of course, free, confidential business mentoring is always available. Request mentoring at  https://midflorida.score.org/content/find-mentor-39.

Become a Business Mentor
Do you have strong business experience? Are you ready to give back to your community? Becoming a SCORE mentor can be a fulfilling experience for you and a way to strengthen the local economy. Learn more at  https://midflorida.score.org/volunteer. 
Soft Skills Online Training

CareerSource CLM is offering a, no cost to businesses, online training course to teach employees the importance of customer service and soft skills . Through our WIN Soft Skills online training portal, businesses can offer their current employees a self-pace online training program to teach basic soft skills based on scenarios. The online course is broken up into 4 different modules - all built around the concept of improving customer service, communication and ensuring employees know to be a better employee. The 4 modules are:

  • Communicating Effectively
  • Conveying Professionalism
  • Promoting Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Thinking Critically & Solving Problems

If you are interested in offering this to your employees, and/or would like a review of the program, contact Brenda Chrisman at BChrisman@careersourceclm.com . The online course takes no more than 4 hours (which can be broken up and is all self-paced) and upcoming completion of the 4 modules offers a certification to the individuals if they pass the final assessment.
Upcoming Job Fairs

2019 Spring Job Fair in Ocala at College of Central Florida on Thursday, March 28 th – featuring CF Graduates

2019 Youth Job Fair – Wednesday, May 15 th at the Hilton Ocala featuring HS graduates and young adults 16 to 24

If interested in participating at either event – contact Brenda Chrisman @ BChrisman@careersourceclm.com
RESOURCE PARTNERS
Mid-Florida Regional Manufacturers Association
352.840.5764
Small Business Development Center 
Ocala District Office 
352.622.8763 
866.998.8332
Mid-Florida SCORE
352.399.0050
Marion Technical College
352.671.7200
Talent Center
352.840.5762
844.364.9859
College of Central Florida
Corporate College
352-873-5855
Ocala Human Resource Management Association
CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion
352.840.5762
800.746.9950
CF Campus Locations
Ocala Campus
3001 SW College Road
Ocala, FL 34474-4415
352.873.5855
Citrus Campus
3800 S. Lecanto Hwy
Lecanto, FL 34461
352.746.6721
Levy Center
15390 US-19
Chiefland, FL 32626
352.493.9533