CITRUS COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion (CLM) will hold two “Paychecks for Patriots” job fairs in November.
This is part of a statewide effort to help Florida veterans find jobs. The first fair will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Realtors Association of Citrus County in Lecanto. Many veteran-friendly companies will be there, such as FedEx, the City of Ocala, Chick-fil-A, and the Florida Department of Corrections.
Henry Ayala, a retired US Army veteran and a local employment representative for CareerSource CLM, mentioned that Paychecks for Patriots showcases local employers who have immediate job openings and appreciate the skills and experience gained from military service.
“Our veterans, service men and women, and their military families bring a special set of skills to our workforce as well as incredible dedication,” Ayala says. “CareerSource CLM is certainly honored to serve those who have proudly served and sacrificed for our country.”
- Job Fair Preparation Clinic: Held on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the Marion County CareerSource CLM Career Center in Ocala. Register ahead of time.
- Free Clothes Closet: Job seekers can access professional attire at no cost to prepare for the job fair.
- Free Transportation for Veterans: Citrus County Transit is offering free rides for veterans attending the Citrus County job fair on Nov. 12.
- SunTran Tokens: Veterans in need of transportation to the job fair can pick up free tokens from select locations starting Oct. 30.
- Second Job Fair: Takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the College of Central Florida’s Klein Conference Center in Ocala.
- Priority Access for Veterans: Veterans, active service members, and their families get priority access for the first hour at both job fairs.
For those unable to attend, employment opportunities can also be explored through the state’s Employ Florida platform.