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.
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Now is the time to finish your degree!
Did life get in the way of graduation? Now may be the right time for you to finish with College of Central Florida’s “Last Mile” program. Scholarship funds are now available for students who attended CF within the past eight years, but did not complete the last 12 credits (or less) of their associate or bachelor degree.
Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis and may cover up to 100 percent of tuition and fees. Visit
https://www.cf.edu/lastmile for more information.
And….there is still time to enroll in January classes! The spring 2020 term begins on January 8, and classes are available in a variety of formats including on campus, online, daytime, evening, even Saturdays!
Some of CF’s new programs include: Engineering Technology (Electronics Specialization), Mechanical Designer and Programmer, Digital Media/Multimedia Web Production, Radiography, and a bachelor degree in Business and Organizational Management, Accounting specialization.
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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.
December 4 | 9am - 12pm | $40
($50 day of event)
Location | College of Central FL Ocala
For additional information please call 866-998-8332
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ReferenceUSA
No-Cost Market Research for Existing Businesses
Reference USA is a market research database with detailed information on 14 million+ U.S. businesses, 262 million U.S. consumers and their lifestyles, and international companies. Map-based geography searches and neighborhood data make this a useful tool in researching target markets and the competition.
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ACHIEVE YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS!
The New Year is slowly nearing, so now's the time to make your list of goals AND your plan of how to accomplish them. For those goals that require more than willpower, we're here to help teach you the skills you need to succeed. Review our
New Year’s Resolutions flyer
and start making your list today!
Corporate College
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Upcoming SCORE Workshops and Webinars
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Impacto de los cambios fiscales en las pequeñas empresas
El CPA de Florida explicará cómo debe reaccionar su empresa ante los recientes cambios impositivos
Wednesday, Nov 20
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2019
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Business Guide to Florida Workers Compensation
If you plan to have employees, you will need to understand workers compensation in Florida.
Wednesday, Dec 4, 2019 Online Webinar
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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://midflo
rida.score.org/v
olunteer.
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As we think forward to 2020 it’s a time of planning and goal setting.
It’s no surprise that changes in diet and exercise are the most common goals and occupy the top spots in the top ten list of New Year’s Resolutions. But it may surprise you to know that finding a new job is typically on that top ten list as well.
Perhaps you’re considering finding a new job, one that can offer better pay, hours, flexibility or challenge. If so, read on for the top ten tips on how to organize your job search for maximum results. This list is courtesy of Flexjobs.com, and it is right on point with the advice we give to candidates all year round at the Talent Center.
- Build a better resume. Bring your resume up-to-date. Remember to add new skills learned, training completed, projects led, awards earned, etc.
- Build a strong cover letter. Prepare the basic structure of your cover letter and then as an opportunity arises, target it to that position. A targeted cover letter AND resume makes it very clear how you are the ideal fit for the position.
- Check your profiles online. Make sure your LinkedIn profile is up-to-date. Check your other social media accounts. Anything potentially embarrassing? Clean it up. It’s standard practice for recruiters and hiring manages to check you out online as part of the screening process.
- Build your personal brand. LinkedIn is only the first step. Consider creating your own website or online portfolio showcasing your work and skills. Consider creating a blog and update it regularly.
- Create a timeline. Start by figuring out by when you’d like to be in a new job. Then create smaller goals with deadlines that can get you to that end goal.
- Think about the kind of job you really want. Take the time to define what you want to achieve, what key things are going to make you more fulfilled in a new job. Higher pay? More responsibility? More flexibility? Know this and then you’ll know what key things to look for when scanning job postings.
- Make a top 10 list. Similarly, target companies that you feel are a good fit for you based on their culture. Create your top 10 list of companies you’d like to work for. Follow them on LinkedIn and other social media to find out more and make online connections.
- Build your network. Always be mindful of networking and making connections outside of your daily rounds. Be intentional and schedule one networking event per month to participate in.
- Prepare for interviews. Practice makes perfect and it lessens the chance you’ll go blank due to nerves when you go for an actual interview. Enlist the help of friends to do mock interviews with you.
- Learn new skills. Whether in a job search or not, always strive to learn new skills. Search out additional education or certifications that will keep you relevant and marketable to employers, including your current one.
Make no mistake, finding a new job is hard work in itself. But if you commit to the process you will see results.
Need additional pointers or would like to partner with a career coach on your job search? The Talent Center is happy to assist. Please visit us online at
talentcenter.org
or call 352-840-5762 to schedule a one-on-one appointment.
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Mid-Florida Regional Manufacturers Association
352.840.5764
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Small Business Development Center
Ocala District Office
352.622.8763
866.998.8332
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Mid-Florida SCORE
352.399.0050
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Marion Technical College
352.671.7200
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Chamber of Economic Partnership
352.629.8051
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Talent Center
352.840.5762
844.364.9859
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College of Central Florida
Corporate College
352-873-5855
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Ocala Human Resource Management Association
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CareerSource
Citrus | Levy | Marion
352.840.5762
800.746.9950
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Ocala Campus
3001 SW College Road
Ocala, FL 34474-4415
352.873.5855
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Citrus Campus
3800 S. Lecanto Hwy
Lecanto, FL 34461
352.746.6721
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Levy Center
15390 US-19
Chiefland, FL 32626
352.493.9533
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