Paychecks for Patriots job fair set for Nov. 13
Henry Ayala, center, a retired US Army and local veteran employment representative for CareerSource CLM, welcomes an attendee at a previous job fair. [Submitted photo]
CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion wants to connect veterans with employment opportunities as part of a statewide effort. The annual Paychecks for Patriots: Powered by Hope Florida job fair will take place 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Marion County Public Library Headquarters, 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala.
While the job fair is free and open to all job seekers, priority access is given for the first hour to veterans and active service members as well as their military families, according to the news release.
Henry Ayala, a retired US Army and local veteran employment representative for CareerSource CLM, said in the release that Paychecks for Patriots is an opportunity to “connect with area veteran-friendly businesses that are currently hiring.” Ayala noted that employers taking part not only have jobs to fill but “value the knowledge, skills and abilities as well as incredible dedication developed during military service.”
Among the businesses that plan to attend are Cone Distributing, FedEx, Marion County Board of County Commissioners and SunTran.
Additional features include:
- Free Job Fair Preparation Clinic, 10-11:30 a.m. Nov. 12 at the Marion County CareerSource CLM Career Center, 2703 NE 14th, Ocala. The center’s Clothes Closet is available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at no charge for those interested in selecting attire for the job fair.
- Job Fair Transportation Ocala SunTran has provided a limited number of tickets for veterans in need of transportation to and from the event. Starting Oct. 30, tickets will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the CareerSource CLM career center in Ocala as well as at Ocala Ritz Veterans Village, 111 NE 12th; Marion County Veterans Services Office, 2730 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Suite #100; and Silver Springs Shores VFW Post 4493, 11100 SE Maricamp Road, Candler.
Food and refreshment will be available to all attendees, including general job seekers. For fastest access, attendees are encouraged to register in advance at bit.ly/2025P4P.
Paychecks for Patriots takes place in partnership with FloridaCommerce, CareerSource Florida, Hope Florida and the Florida Department of Veteran Affairs.
Those unable to attend Paychecks for Patriots may apply for open positions at employflorida.com. A special portal for Florida veterans is available at veteran.employflorida.com
CareerSource CLM offers Priority of Service year-round to veterans and eligible spouses at all career centers. Free staff assistance, job referral and placement, as well as resources and other employment services, are available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Career Centers in Ocala, Lecanto and Chiefland.
For more information, call 800-434-JOBS (5627), ext. 2225.
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