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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Wednesday Webinar: E-Bay Selling
eBay
(tm) can be an effective channel to market whether you have a
brick-and-mortar store or are looking to sell items from home. Any
one can doit but you will be much more effective if you learn from an expert.
This free online webinar will ensure that you get started in the right direction.
Presenter:
Our presenter, Danna Crawford, is an experienced
eBay seller and instructor. In addition to being a SCORE mentor, Danna is known as the "powersellingmom".
Wednesday, Nov 1, 2017
from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Pre-registration is required for this free online webinar
here
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Steps to Business Ownership
Want to start your own business? Not sure what it takes or where to begin? Let SCORE guide you in the right direction.
SCO
RE is offering a 3-session workshop series spread over 3 weeks .
Each workshop is interactive with examples, and supporting resources. Presenters are seasoned business people who want to see you succeed. SCORE mentors will attend and be available to work with you for free outside of class.
Session 1 will provide an understanding of what it takes to own a business. You will learn ownership options, the pros and cons of each, responsibilities, and what it takes to succeed. This workshop is designed to help you reach a decision on whether you are ready to take the next step.
Sessions 2 and 3 address the key steps to business ownership. You will learn how to develop the elements of a business plan including marketing and financial plans and where and how to look for funding sources. You will participate in a case study designed to guide you through the thought processes that you can apply to your own business concepts. Session 3 ends with a self-evaluation to help you decide if you are prepared to move forward.
The registration fee for the complete series is $20. You can bring one guest for free.
Thursday, Nov 2, 9, and 16
, 2017 from 9 am until noon in Ocala.
Preregistration is required
here.
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Increase Website Traffic
Learn how to drive targeted, organic traffic to your website using
simple SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
techniques. Websites are key to today's business but they aren't much good if customers can't find yours. Discover free keyword research tools and how to use them. On-page and off-page SEO strategies are also covered in this interactive, in-depth SEO class by Bernadette King - COO at
GatorCountry.com
.
The registration fee of $15
includes lunch and you are encouraged to also bring a guest for free.
Wednesday, Nov 8, 2017 from 12:30 PM until 3:30 PM in Ocala.
Preregistration is required
here.
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Nothing is more fundamental to business success than planning.
While a Business Plan is essential when seeking funding, it's greatest value comes in helping you to develop your thinking on the multitude of challenges that your business will face. The registration fee of $15 includes lunch.
Tuesday, Dec 5
, 2017 from 10am until 1pm in Ocala.
Preregistration is required
here.
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Wednesday Webinar: Project Management for Business
Your business always has things to get done. Some simple project
management concepts can help you get these things done more efficiently and at lower cost. We all get caught up in the day-to-day challenges of the business when a few planning and implementation skills can make life a lot easier. This free, online webinar will improve the effectiveness of your business.
Presenter:
Presenter: Our presenter, David McCormick, served over thirty years as an auditor and manager with a federal agency working primarily with U.S. companies contracting to provide goods and services to the government.
Wednesday, Dec 6, 2017
from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Pre-registration is required for this free online webinar
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
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Ocala Campus
3001 S.W. College Road
Ocala, FL 34474
www.CF.edu/noncredit
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At the end of 2013, CF closed the CF Institute. That meant that most of our continuing education programs were discontinued or scattered around campus. Between 2014 and today, Bonnie Hays has worked diligently to bring training programs directly into your organizations to improve processes, performance and personnel. This October, Loren Carr will transition back into corporate training and head the newly re-formed
Corporate College
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The Corporate College is committed to meeting the training needs of local organizations. That means helping companies identify workforce training gaps through assessments, designing customized training programs to address specific employee needs, increasing the skills employees need to advance within their organizations and so much more. The Corporate College will continue to work closely with its partners and is proud to support industry within our community.
I think we can all agree that our employees are our most valuable resources. So, why not maximize their potential with training?
For more information on CF's Corporate College, please call Loren Carr at 352-873-5855 or write her at [email protected].
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At College of Central Florida, students are encouraged to complete internships and service learning projects helping them gain valuable work-related skills. Many students, particularly in business and technology programs, complete internships as part of their degree requirements.
According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, even one internship experience can improve the chances that a student will quickly find work or gain admission to a graduate program. Students in CF's internship program are generally required to complete 120 hours of work in positions relevant to their major, things like business management, office administration, information technology, engineering, and others.
The goal is to make the experience a win-win for students and local employers. Students make industry connections and get a better idea of skills needed for their intended careers. Employers gain access to new ideas as students assist with daily activities and special projects.
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Could you benefit from knowing the most current strategies for marketing yourself to area opportunities? Whether you are looking for a meaningful career transition or to take your career to the next level, Talent Center Infobits can provide you with essential tips to get the interview and the job offer. Use the information as part of your preparation or include our professional outplacement services and one-on-one coaching assistance. Talent Center Infobits is delivered once a month by email to college students, graduates and professionals in transition. In addition, check out our Resource Links Library at talencenter.org. For information on how you can receive Talent Center Infobits, contact us at talentcenter.org or call 352-840-5762.
As mentioned above, Talent Center provides professional-level career coaching and recruiting for degreed and/or supervisory-level career seekers. Our career services team works with you to develop your resume, prepare you for the interview, enhance your social medial presence and then connect you with a team of recruiters to help match you with your next opportunity. Eligibility requirements for Professional Outplacement services are:
- Must have recent professional-level work experience and be seeking a professional-level position
- AA/AS degree plus five years of management, supervisory or technical experience, or
- BA/BS degree, or
- Five years of management, supervisory or technical experience earning $40,000 per year or more.
For more information or to register for Professional Outplacement services, contact Jerry Flanders at [email protected] or call 352-840-5770.
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Marion Technical College (MTC) has three new employee of the year recipients for the 2017-2018 school year. Later this school year, each of these individuals will represent MTC in the Marion County School District's three employee of the year categories: School-Related Employee of the Year, Teacher of the Year, and Rookie Teacher of the Year.
Vera Jones is Marion Technical College's School-Related Employee of the Year for the 2017-2018 school year. Ms. Jones is a daytime Custodian for Marion Technical College. Ms. Jones is always available to help other staff members, and does a wonderful job of being a positive person no matter the circumstance. Her smile lights up the campus, and her hard work ethic shows every day. She is Marion Technical College's "Wonder Woman".
Steven King is the 2017-2018 Teacher of the Year. Mr. King is an instructor for the Adult Education Program. He has taught for Marion Technical College as a part-time instructor for two years before being hired in August as a full-time instructor. Mr. King previously taught full-time at Lake Weir Middle School. His students have been very successful and fellow instructors truly respect his teaching ability. The award is voted on by the instructional staff at Marion Technical College.
Lastly, Charlotte Odette is the 2017-2018 Rookie Teacher of the Year. Ms. Odette is a first year instructor in the Business, Management, and Administration program. She has done a great job in her first year of adapting to classroom teaching. Ms. Odette has worked at Marion Technical College in various non-instructional capacities at Marion Technical College since 2009. Ms. Odette's motto is "Seize the Day!", and she works hard every day to make the most of her opportunities.
Congratulations to Marion Technical College's employees of the year.
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Marion Technical College offers Workforce Education courses to the general public, targeted to individuals wanting to improve their computer/software skills. Starting January, we will offer the following classes: Microsoft Word 2016, Microsoft Excel 2016, and Quickbooks 2015. Other classes planned for later in the Spring semester are Adobe Photoshop and Quickbooks Advanced 2015.
For more information please call MTC at
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