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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College of Central Florida
Business & Technology Department
352.873.5800
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Small Business
Development Center
Ocala District Office
352.622.8763
866.998.8332
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CareerSource
Citrus Levy Marion
352.840.5762
800.746.9950
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Mid-Florida Regional Manufacturers Association
352.840.5764
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Talent Center
352.840.5762
844.364.9859
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Ocala Human Resource Management Association http://ohrma.shrm.org/ |
Mid-Florida SCORE
352.399.0050
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Marion Technical College
352.671.7200
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CF Campus Locations
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Ocala Campus
3001 S.W. College Road
Ocala, FL 34474-4415
352.873.5855
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Citrus Campus
3800 S. Lecanto Highway
Lecanto, FL 34461-9026
352.746.6721
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Levy Center
114 Rodgers Blvd.
Chiefland, FL 32626-1420
352.493.9533
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Are you interested in starting a career in construction? The construction trades offer room for career advancement, and excellent wages. Let Marion Technical College (MTC) help you prepare for a rewarding career in this growing local industry. Employers in a variety of construction trades are seeking new employees to fill their work rosters. The 80-hour, five-week Construction Core course will be held at our new MTC East Campus facility starting in February.
This class will feature the CORE curriculum designed by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), a nationally recognized by industry and government as the training, assessment, certification and career development standard for construction and maintenance craft professionals. This construction course includes proper usage of construction tools, terminology, drawing/blueprints, safety, and
employ-ability
skills.
By completing this course, our students will be prepared to receive their NCCER Blue Card and for greater employment opportunities in one of the faster growing industries in the United States. Students who complete this course and earn their NCCER Blue Card will also receive 6 months credit towards a Construction Apprenticeship Program. The costs for the course, including NCCER Blue Card certification is only $500.
Financial assistance may be available for this course. For more information regarding this course or financial assistance, contact Earl Scott at 352-671-7200.
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MTC Spring Business Courses Starting Soon
The following computer courses are available through Marion Technical College beginning as early as January 16, 2018. These courses are open to the general public. We are accepting students for the following classes: Microsoft Word 2016, QuickBooks 2015, Microsoft Excel 2016, and Beginning Computers. If you are not available for the courses beginning in January, we also have additional courses slated to begin in March. If you would like to register for any of these classes, please visit MTC's Student Services office or call 352-671-4134. Visit the MTC website,
www.MarionTC.edu
, to view a full list of courses and programs.
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Digital Marketing Trends
Digital marketing is changing thanks to widespread ownership
 of smartphones, ever- increasing data and video streaming, combined with a cultural desire for digestible and personalized content. Do you know which trends will impact YOUR organization? Learn how you can jump on some of these trends to get an edge on your competition.
Local internet market guru, Danna Crawford, will help you understand how to leverage marketing automation, content marketing, video, mobile, and big data. The registration fee of $15 includes breakfast.
Wednesday, Jan 24, 2018 from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM in Ocala.
Pre-registration is required
here.
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Wednesday Webinar: Inventory Control
Inventory Control involves having greater oversight over a business'
stock. This free, online webinar looks at why inventory control is so important and how you might go about implementing an effective system for your business.
An appropriate inventory control system will help you on several fronts including lowering costs through stock management, faster sales fulfillment, fraud avoidance, improved customer service, and sales portfolio optimization.
Wednesday, Feb 7, 2018
from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Pre-registration is required for this free online webinar here.
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Boots to Business Reboot
This Introduction to Entrepreneurship course is for Veterans of all eras,  service members (including members of the National Guard and Reserve) and their spouses. This course is instructed by skilled business
advisers
from SBA and SCORE. It is a
free 2-day
intensive
workshop which will assist participants in understanding the steps, stages, and activities related to launching and growing a business as a post-military career. Check out this video for more info.
Monday and Tuesday, Feb 26 and 27th
, 2018 from 9 am until 4 pm in Ocala.
Preregistration is required
here.
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Wednesday Webinar: Business Operations Efficiency
As a business owner, you face innumerable challenges in ensuring that all aspects of your business run effectively. This
free
, online webinar will give you ideas on how to fine tune your operations to be as efficient as possible. The objective is to free up your time so that you can focus on the strategic issues.
Wednesday, March 7 2018
from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Pre-registration is required for this free online webinar here.
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Getting Your Bank to Say Yes
- Need funding to grow?
- Worried about how to get a loan?
Sooner or later almost all entrepreneurs need access to funding to grow their business. This workshop focuses on accessing capital from a lender's perspective. Attendees will learn various ways of financing their business, types of loans available, what is required to be eligible for a loan along with best practices and must do's to get financed. Whether your business is a startup or existing, this information will improve the likelihood your banker says "APPROVED".
Friday, March 9, 2018
from 12:00PM til 1:30PM, lunch included in the $15 fee.
Pre-registration is required here.
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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://midflorida.score.org/volunteer.
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Basic Supervision
There is no substitute for well-trained leaders because, as we all know, leadership starts at the top. This course is designed to get new or novice team leaders or supervisors up to speed quickly, or can serve as a refresher for supervisors who haven't been to formal
training in a while. It offers a unique approach, fostering supervisory skills through the use of role plays and activities, and will help participants gain confidence in their leadership and supervisory roles. This course discusses how to achieve productivity through people, build an effective team, and conduct essential supervisory tasks such as staffing, delegating, motivating and appraising employees. Books will be provided.
Dates
: Mondays and Fridays, Jan. 29, Feb. 2, 5 and
12
Times
: 8 a.m.-Noon
Course fee
: $ 199
Location
: College of Central Florida, Ocala Campus
The drop, transfer and/or refund deadline is two business days prior to the first day of class.
This course will be offered again on April 23, 27, 30 and May 4 from 8 a.m.-noon.
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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.
February 7 | 9am - 12pm | $40 ($50 day of event)
March 7 | 9am - 12pm | $40 ($50 day of event)
Location | College of Central FL Ocala
For additional information please call 352-622-8763
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SPEAKING of BUSINESS
by Dr. Phil R. Geist
"Make a U-Turn Now"
As we approach the end of the year, it might be appropriate to drag out the old quote, "If you don't know where you are starting from, you can't reach your destination." Managing your business without a plan will be like driving with a poorly functioning GPS that tells you to "Turn Right" after you pass the exit, followed by "Make a U-Turn Now" when you are on a limited access highway and there is no place to do so....
Read More»
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3rd Annual Youth Career Expo
CareerSource CLM, Marion Public Schools, Public Foundation of Marion County Foundation, MRMA and the CEP are seeking employers interested in participating in the 3rd annual Youth Career Expo that will be held on Tuesday, February 13th and Wednesday, Feb. 14th at the Cultural Art Center in Ocala.
This event provides the opportunity for business and youth to discuss industry and connect employers to their future workforce - this event helps students learn more specifics about industry and helps cultivate their knowledge and career path that will support their future career goals.
Click on the link below to see a short clip of last year's Youth Career Expo. For more information on being part of the program, contact Brenda Chrisman at (352) 873-7991.
https://youtu.be/oGl2wREkiHI
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Recruitment Needs:
One of the many services that CareerSource CLM can provide to businesses is recruitment of talent. We have a dedicated team of professionals that can help you recruit for your job vacancies. If you need help in; posting your job vacancies, screening applicants, and/or recruiting talent; our team may be able to assist you.
Our Recruitment Team works with various tools and social media to recruit talent while vetting for job vacancies. If you need assistance in filling positions, give us a call to see if we can assist. Contact Katie Jo Davis at (352) 732-1700, ext. 1713.
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