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• Free and open to the public to attend
• Bring several copies of your resume
• Dress for success
• Be prepared for on-the-spot interviews
  
  An equal opportunity employer/program.  Employers present will range in opportunities.  Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
  For more information on event Dade City Job Fair Flyer
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Are you interested in learning sign language? If so, the Springhill Career Central office is offering a six week course on sign language from April 27, 2011 to June 1, 2011. Class meets every Wednesday for six weeks from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. According to the Bureau of Statistics, interpreters and translators averaged $43,130.00 a year in 2008. The beginning salary was $20,000.00. To register for the course, email Joe Mascaro at jmascaro@careercentral.jobs.

What's OJT stand for? On-the-Job-Training. What's NEG stand for? National Emergency Grant. What's that mean for you? If you're looking for employment and meet certain criteria, it could mean employment. Career Central is holding two sessions on April 27, 2011 with limited seating to screen for new employees to fill some open positions such as:

• A unique jobs search function to help veterans find civilian jobs that match the skills they learned in the military

• Information and advice about writing resumes and finding apprenticeships and jobs ideally suited to their military experience

• Information about the Florida law that gives veterans hiring preference when they apply for public-sector jobs.

• Information for Florida businesses and organizations about tax incentives available for hiring veterans.

• A centralized jobs posting site for employers seeking veterans with specialized skills.

• Employers are able to enter open positions directly on www.EmployFlorida.com or through their local One-Stop Career Center.

• Find out what businesses will be there and research them.
• Develop some questions you'd like to ask employers.
• Make sure you have proofread your resume - at least twice. (If you don't have a resume, assistance will be available.)
  
• Be sure your resume contains your updated contact information.
• Attire for Hire. First impressions at a job fair are important. How you represent yourself sends an immediate message to employers about how serious you are in your job search.

• Take time to talk to employers. Take time to get additional information and make an impression.
• Use your research to appear confident and knowledgeable. Do your homework!
• Have a firm handshake and maintain eye contact. Showing interest and good manners is important, regardless of the type of job you are looking for. Every employer appreciates someone who is dedicated, conscientious, and attentive.

• Follow up with a thank you note. Follow up is an important part of attending a job fair.

Career Central is a one stop center for Pasco and Hernando county residents seeking a job or changing careers. They will help you in your job search, provide training, and teach you interviewing techniques. Their website Career Central is loaded with tools and information. You can visit one of their three office locations or stop by the

Hudson Library on January 13th, 20th, and 27th between 9:30 AM and 2:00 PM.   For more information call the Hudson Library at (727) 861-3040. 



Hugh Embry Library on January 28th between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.  For more information, call the Hugh Embry Library at (352) 567-3576.

There are other one stop career centers throughout Florida. Click on this Workforce Florida link to find the career center near you.  To see when the Careeer Central bus is coming to a location near you, you can click on this link or go back to the home page of this blog and scroll to the bottom center column heading, "Career Central Bus".

Are you looking for a job but don't possess a phone?  There may be a solution for you.

SafeLink Wireless is a government supported program that provides a free cell phone and airtime each month to income eligible customers.

To Qualify:
The process to qualify depends on the State you live in. In general, you may qualify if...You already participate in another State or Federal assistance program such as Federal Public Housing Assistance, Food Stamps, and Medicaid.  Or your total household income is at or below 135% of the poverty guidelines set by your State and/or the Federal Government. And no one in your household currently receives service from another phone carrier. And you have a valid United States Postal Address. In order to receive your free phone you must live at a residence that can receive mail from the US Post Office. Sorry, but P.O. Boxes cannot be accepted.  In addition to meeting the guidelines above you will also be required to provide proof of your participation in an assistance program, or proof of your income level.

You can enroll online at www.safelink.com . To apply you will need your address and social security number. If you exceed the free airtime (68 minutes in Florida), you can purchase additional minutes.

SAFELINK WIRELESS® service is a U.S. government supported program for income eligible households provided by TracFone Wireless, Inc. TracFone Wireless is America’s largest and number one prepaid cell phone provider in the U.S.