BCRC - September 2020 / Link will follow

BCRC Monthly Magazine

Agriculture and Equine Edition

September 2020

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.

HORSE CARE MANAGEMENT - NONCREDIT

Ed2Go Career Training Self-Paced Online Course

$3,095 400 Hours 12 Months

Horse Care Management is a comprehensive study of equine science and the practical application of these scientific concepts. This course consists of three basic horse care modules and an elective module in Equine Behavior or Horse Breeding. With each module, you will gain hands-on experience with the set task activities. Upon completion, you will have learned several facets of horse care and horse management, including daily care, handling techniques, and training principles.

A fundamental key to success in the horse industry is having an extensive knowledge of the horse. Completing this intensive course acknowledges the dedication of those interested in the well-being of horses and affirms that you have met an industry-standard level of proficiency.

What You Will Learn

Basic principles of equine husbandry practices.
A broad knowledge of horse care for both the stabled horse and horse kept on grass.
Proper management of the health and condition of horses in various situations and conditions.
A deeper understanding of horse behavior as well as practical skills in properly handling and training horses.
A practical knowledge of various aspects of horse breeding, as well as the importance of genetics and selective breeding.

How You Will Benefit

A comprehensive understanding of horse care, horse management, and husbandry is key to starting a career in the horse industry.
Cultivating a broad knowledge of horses will increase your level of success as a wrangler or horse caretaker
Holding a certificate of completion increases your competitiveness in the horse industry job market.

This noncredit course will not count towards a degree or certificate program. No grade awarded.

Click to Register

CorporateCollege@CF.edu | 352-873-5855 | CF.edu/CorporateCollege

Ocala/Marion County Chamber and Economic Partnership

Welcomes the World Equestrian Center

Ocala/Marion County Chamber and Economic Partnership is proud to support the local Equine industry with various business services and resources, and we are pleased to welcome the World Equestrian Center to our community.

The 4,000+ acre World Equestrian Center will be an economic driver for decades to come, but not only for the equine community. This beautiful development will host world-class equine competitions, concerts, car shows, conventions, and draw tens of thousands of travelers to the Ocala Metro.

We are very excited about the direct and indirect impact these events and visitors will have on our economy in terms of hotel stays, restaurant visits, retail shopping, and the wide-spread impact on all businesses in our community. There is no doubt the World Equestrian Center will keep the Ocala Metro in the money!

For more information about the World Equestrian Center visit World Equestrian Center Ocala.

And stay up to date on what’s happening in the local Equine community by participating in the monthly Equine Initiative Meeting hosted by the Ocala/Marion County Chamber and Economic Partnership and presented by New Millennium Realty.

Marion Technical College (MTC) campus is open.

Stop in or Call 352-671-7200 to schedule an appointment.

MTC continues to accept online applications and will contact

applicants with upcoming information. www.mariontc.edu

Farm to Table

Being able to pull the best ingredients from the crops or farms around our area is important when it comes to providing food from our culinary program. Using fresh farm ingredients allows for many dishes to highlight the flavor of those specific items. Farm to table allows for chefs, foodies, and farmers to know where their ingredients come from and how fresh they are. When it comes to our culinary program, using fresh ingredients is key. Ensuring that our students have fresh produce, vegetables, and meat in the kitchen to cook with is great practice for when they enter the workforce after graduation. Agriculture gives us that.

Welding and Farming Equipment

When working on a farm, it is very likely that some point, the equipment will need to be fixed or repaired. A welder could do those repairs. When farming cattle, large metal fences are used to keep cattle in certain areas on the farm. Fences such as these, have areas that need to be welded together. Creating these types of fences is one way the welding industry can help out our fellow farmers. Students from our welding program learn these types of skills when going through our program.

Please stay safe and adhere to all recommended safety guidelines.

Marion Technical College

1014 SW 7th Road, Ocala, Florida 34471 352-671-7200

Supporting Careers in Agriculture and Equine Industries

Agriculture is a critical industry throughout the entire state and College of Central Florida is proud to support the local agricultural community by offering programs of study in Agribusiness and Equine Studies.

According to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, agribusiness operations employ 2.29 million people statewide and contribute more than $137 billion to the state’s economy (visit Florida Agriculture Statistics for more information). Known as the “Horse Capital of the World,” the local equine industry brings a $2.62 billion impact to the Ocala/Marion County community (see Horse Capital Facts for more information).

Agribusiness industries offer CF students a variety of career options – farming and farm management, equine training and therapy, livestock production, small business development, horticulture, landscape design, sales, marketing, agriculture equipment sales, human resources, agritourism, legal services, production, manufacturing, and distribution. In addition, CF’s 103-acre Vintage Farm campus provides an abundance of hands-on learning opportunities that ensure students are prepared for the job market.

CF is proud to partner with many businesses in the local agribusiness community including Florida Breeders and Owners Association, Showcase Properties, Ocala Downtown Market, University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Extension Office, various farms, ranches, training facilities, and veterinarians, The Villages Grown, Marion County Public Schools Agriculture programs, and more.

For more information about CF’s Agribusiness programs (Associate degree, Bachelor degree, and certificates in Landscape & Horticulture and Livestock Production Management) or Equine programs (Associate degree, Bachelor degree, and certificates in Equine Management and Equine Technician) please visit our website at College of Central Florida Programs

CareerSource and MRMA will partner again this year for our second annual Manufacturing and Logistics Job Fair on Oct.22^nd. Below is a clip from the about section of the Manufacturing Day website.

MFG Day—organized nationally by The Manufacturing Institute—is manufacturing’s biggest annual opportunity to inspire the next generation about the industry and careers in modern manufacturing—and to say: “Creators Wanted.” Amid a global pandemic, events may look different, but our collective efforts are as important now as ever.

Launched annually on the first Friday in October with events that continue throughout the month, MFG Day helps show the reality of modern manufacturing careers by encouraging thousands of companies and educational institutions around the nation to open their doors to students, parents, teachers and community leaders.

MFG Day empowers manufacturers to come together to address their collective challenges so they can help their communities and future generations thrive.

CareerSource and MRMA are excited to assist with this initiative locally. Stay tuned for more details as they are finalized.

Upcoming Local SCORE Webinars

Details and registration links are at https://midflorida.score.org/content/take-workshop-6

Everyone Needs an Elevator Pitch

You need a short, compelling message to promote you and your business whenever you have the chance.

Wednesday, Aug 12. Online

Pivot Your Business to Success

If the pandemic has tanked your business, evaluate your options and determine a new strategy.

Tuesday, Aug 18. Online

ESB4 – Managing Finances for a New Business

Learn proper financial management to ensure success.

Tues/Wed, Aug 25/26. Online

Effective Online Marketing – 5 Elements of Successful Marketing

This series of 5 workshops are designed to develop an effective and unified marketing plan for your small business or nonprofit.

Wednesdays, Aug 26 every 2nd week until Oct 21 – online series

Introduction to Google Analytics

Learn how to use Google Analytics to optimize your website to best meet your clients needs.

Tuesday, Sept 1. Online

Simplified Business Plan Preparation

Get expert advice from a serial entrepreneur on how to prepare a business plan.

Monday, Sept 14. Online

Hiring Made Easy

Hiring the right people is essential to business success. Learn how to hire effectively.

Tuesday, Sept 22. Online

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.

Online Personal Brand & ePortfolios

The Covid-19 pandemic sent many traditional “office workers” home to work remotely. Research firm Gartner found that 74% of organizations plan to shift some of their employees to work remotely permanently. While this shift to remote work has many far-reaching implications, for current and future job seekers one of the key messages is this: Now is the time to develop your online personal brand.

With more and more of job searching, applying, interviewing and candidate recruitment taking place virtually, job seekers need to understand how to utilize social media to create an online presence that supports and furthers their career goals. Developing your online personal brand goes beyond the basic resume and instead provides a more complete picture of who you are professionally, what it is you do, and where you are headed. Your online personal brand can and should encompass many social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and blog posts. It should also include a portfolio of your work, or an ePortfolio.

Creating an ePortfolio is an excellent way to showcase your skills, experiences and accomplishments. Portfolios are typically organized by projects you’ve completed or participated on, and include the project goal, scope, the method or tools used for completing the work and the results. And in documenting these details about a project you aren’t just sharing accomplishments, but you are also giving employers great insights into your soft skills, such as critical thinking, decision making, creativity and problem solving abilities.

There are many ePortfolio websites available, and many are free. Each website tends to cater to a particular field/discipline. For example, www.Carbonmade.com is geared to the creative arts, such as graphic designers, artists and photographers. Looking for an ePortfolio website that covers all the basics and easily integrates with your LinkedIn profile? Then try www.Portfolium.com. It’s also worth noting that Porfolium.com partners with many learning management systems, such as Canvas, so many college-level students already have access to this ePortfolio tool.

Looking for a team who can assist you with navigating new employment trends as well as conducting an effective job search for a professional position? Look no further than the Talent Center team. Please reach out to us through our website, www.TalentCenter.org or by phone at 352-840-5762. We look forward to working with you