May jobless rate holds as region begins to feel seasonal summer slump

• June 20, 2025

According to preliminary employment data released today by FloridaCommerce, the labor force was 232,485, a decrease of 738 compared to the previous month and an expansion of 1,577 over the year. There were 221,993 employed residents across the three-county area, a drop of 832 over the month and an i...

Citrus County Summer Job Fair returns with plenty of hot jobs

• May 21, 2025

The job fair is free and open to any job seeker. It takes place from 3-5 p.m. at the College of Central Florida’s Wilton Simpson Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Hwy., in Lecanto.  To date, the following businesses plan to attend, all with immediate jobs to fill in positions ranging from entry-level...

April jobless rate ticks up slightly, employment opportunities remain strong

• May 16, 2025

According to preliminary employment data released today by FloridaCommerce, the labor force was 233,239, which was 380 more than the previous month and an expansion of 1,910 over the year. There were 222,824 employed residents across the three-county area, an increase of 294 over the month and up 20...

March number of unemployed down, jobs up over the month

• April 18, 2025

According to preliminary employment data released today by FloridaCommerce, the labor force shrank by 221 to 232,821 over the month but expanded by 2,126 compared to March 2024. There were 222,483 employed residents across the three-county area, an increase of 787 compared to the previous month and...

Marion County Youth Job Fair set for April 29

• April 9, 2025

Exclusively for 16-to-24-year-olds, the job fair is for first-time job seekers as well as future high school and post-secondary graduates seeking full- or part-time employment, whether permanent, temporary, or just for the summer. There is no charge to attend, but job seekers are asked to register...

Region’s February jobless rates: up, down and unchanged

• March 28, 2025

According to preliminary employment data released today by FloridaCommerce, the labor force was 233,004, contracting by 858 over the month but representing an expansion of 3,290 compared to February 2024. There were 221,640 employed residents across the three-county area, a drop of 907 compared to t...

Seasonal shifts up unemployment rate while region shows continued job growth

• March 17, 2025

According to preliminary employment data released today by FloridaCommerce, the labor force was 233,823, an expansion of 2,306 over the month and an increase of 4,224 compared to January 2024. There were 222,501 employed residents across the three-county area, an increase of 398 since the previous m...

Fifth annual CDL Job Fair puts careers in the driver’s seat

• February 13, 2025

Media Contact: Laura Byrnes, APR, CPRC, FCWP Director of Communications O: 352.291.9559 | M: 352.816.1264 [email protected] Ocala, Fla. (Feb. 13, 2025) – CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion and Marion Technical College will once again shift into gear to host a CDL Comm...

Start your in-demand career in Telecommunications Infrastructure

• February 6, 2025

The Creating Connections project is designed to help provide broadband access for approximately 70,000 residents and businesses in rural counties in need of high-speed internet. It is available at no charge to residents of Levy, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Madison, Su...

December delivers seasonal job gains and unemployment drop over the month

• January 24, 2025

According to preliminary employment data released today by FloridaCommerce, the labor force was 217,002 which represented an expansion of 154 over the month and contraction of 2,448 since December 2023. There were 208,276 employed residents across the three-county area, an increase of 1,590 compared...

Phoenix Rising YouthBuild awarded fifth federal grant

• January 23, 2025

CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion received $1,058,208 as part of $99.3 million in YouthBuild grants awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration to 71 organizations in 31 states. Phoenix Rising YouthBuild is an alternative education, community-based program that hel...

Early bird tickets on sale for the 2025 Heart of HR conference

• January 21, 2025

The conference, presented by CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion and the Ocala Human Resources Management Association (OHRMA), takes place April 1 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Circle Square Cultural Center, 8395 SW 80th St., in Ocala. There will also be an HR After Dark reception on March 31 at 5:30 p.m...

November jobs report reflects ‘relatively stable workforce’

• December 20, 2024

According to preliminary employment data released today by FloridaCommerce, the labor force was 216,827, down 2,250 over the month and a drop of 3,123 compared to November 2023. There were 206,653 employed residents across the three-county area, a decrease of 2,246 compared to October and 4,516 fewe...

September report shows drop in jobless rate in Levy and Marion, Citrus County unchanged

• October 21, 2024

According to preliminary employment data released Oct. 18 by FloridaCommerce, there were 209,547 employed across the region, up 680 over the month and 2,224 fewer than the same time last year. Levy County continued to post the lowest jobless rate in the region at 4.1%, down 0.1 percentage point over...

Teams available in Citrus & Levy counties for hurricane relief

• October 17, 2024

Representatives from CareerSource Florida, Florida Commerce and America’s SBDC Florida will be available along with CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion staff on Saturday, Oct.  19 and Sunday, Oct.  20 from 10 a.m.  to 3 p.m. at the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce and the CareerSource CLM Levy County C...

Pair of ‘veteran friendly’ Paychecks for Patriots Job Fairs set

• October 16, 2024

The Citrus County Paychecks for Patriots takes place Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 2-4 p.m. at the Realtor’s Association of Citrus County, 714 S. Scarboro Ave., in Lecanto off the Gulf-to-Lake Highway. One week later, the 12th annual Paychecks for Patriots in Marion County will be held Tuesday, Nov. 19 from...

August jobs report sees improvements in Citrus and Levy counties, Marion remains ‘puzzling’

• September 20, 2024

According to preliminary employment data released today by FloridaCommerce, there were 208,911 employed across the region, up 781 over the month and 2,130 fewer than the same time last year. Levy County continued to post the lowest jobless rate in the region at 4.2%, down 0.2 percentage point over t...

DUA available for Citrus and Levy counties

• September 17, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Sept. 17, 2024) – FloridaCommerce today announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available for residents and businesses of Citrus and Levy counties whose employment or self-employment were impacted as a direct result of Hurricane Debby. DUA...

Marion County Fall Job Fair

• September 13, 2024

The Fall Job Fair is free and open to any job seeker in the Citrus, Levy and Marion counties’ region. It takes place from 3-5 p.m. at the College of Central Florida’s Klein Conference Center, 3001 SW College Road in Ocala. “Seasons change and so can employment prospects for anyone who wants to turn...

Contraction of labor force, employment ‘puzzling’ as energy and job opportunities abound

• August 16, 2024

According to preliminary employment data released today by FloridaCommerce, there were 208,180 employed across the region, down 922 since June and 1,968 fewer than the same time last year. Levy County continued to post the lowest jobless rate in the region at 4.4%, up 0.3 percentage point over the m...

Citrus County Job Fair features hot jobs

• August 13, 2024

The job fair is free and open to any job seeker in the Citrus, Levy and Marion counties’ region. It takes place from 3-5 p.m. at the College of Central Florida’s Citrus County campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Hwy., in Lecanto. To date, the following businesses plan to attend, all with immediate jobs to fill...

Seasonal ‘summer slump’ felt as jobless rates rise in region

• July 22, 2024

According to preliminary employment data released July 19 by FloridaCommerce, there were 209,105 employed across the region, down by 300 since May and 2,362 fewer than the same time last year. Levy County continued to post the lowest jobless rate in the region at 4.1%, up from 3.6% over the month an...

Area businesses set showcase hot job opportunities

• July 9, 2024

The job fair is hosted by CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion in collaboration with the Marion County Hospital District and its Community Home Project in partnership with Marion County Public Schools. The event is free and open to residents of Citrus, Levy or Marion counties. Those planning to attend ar...

Phoenix Rising YouthBuild: offering deserving youth a second chance

• July 2, 2024

Try as he might – and he tried mightily by taking extra classes, enrolling in summer school, and even seeking the help of a tutor – Israel Rodriguez just couldn’t pass his high school math requirements. And though he got to walk with his classmates, he didn’t graduate. On Ju...

Labor force, employment and jobless numbers down across region

• June 21, 2024

According to preliminary employment data released today by FloridaCommerce, there were 209,325 employed across the region, a drop of 615 since April and 2,222 fewer than the same time last year. Levy County continued to post the lowest jobless rate in the region at 3.6%, down from 4.0% over the mont...

Citrus County business consultant named new Board Chair

• June 6, 2024

Flanagan, appointed to the board in 2021, has served as vice-chair of its executive committee and helmed the outreach and marketing committee. He replaces Brandon Whiteman, partner and employee benefits consultant for Apex Insurance Advisors of Ocala. Whiteman has chaired the board since 2022. At th...

Surplus Winnebago Motorhome for Sale

• June 4, 2024

It’s time for CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion’s mobile career center to hit the road again, this time headed for a new home. CareerSource CLM is selling its 2002 Winnebago Adventurer Series Class A Motorhome which has been used as a 10-station Mobile Career Center. The 37-fo...

Third round of broadband training set

• May 31, 2024

The “Creating Connections” project is designed to boost fiber-optic access for approximately 70,000 residents and businesses in Levy, Dixie, Gilchrist, Suwanee, Union, Lafayette, Hamilton, Taylor, Madison, Jefferson, and Columbia Counties located in Northwest Florida. Training starts June 24 and is...

Region’s jobs report reflects economy ‘taking a breath’

• May 17, 2024

According to preliminary employment data released today by FloridaCommerce, there were 209,876 employed across the region, a drop of 772 since March and 2,030 fewer than the same time last year. Levy and Marion counties continued to post the lowest jobless rates in the region at 4.0%, followed by Ci...

Marion County Youth Job Fair set for May 7

• April 29, 2024

Exclusively for 16-to-24-year-olds, the in-person job fair is for first-time job seekers as well as future high school and post-secondary graduates seeking full- or part-time employment, whether permanent, temporary, or just for the summer. There is no charge to attend, but job seekers are asked to...

Citrus County Youth Job Fair set April 26

• April 15, 2024

Designed for 16-to-24-year-olds, the job fair is for first-time job seekers as well as future high school and post-secondary graduates seeking full- or part-time employment, whether permanent, temporary, or just for the summer. There is no charge to attend, but job seekers are asked to register in a...

Conference focuses on resiliency, resources, innovation to meet HR challenges

• April 12, 2024

The Heart of HR is presented by CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion and the Ocala Human Resources Management Association (OHRMA). It features a full day of sessions designed to help meet the challenges facing HR professionals and area employers. “Today’s HR professional needs to be resilient, resourcefu...

Recruiting underway for next round of broadband infrastructure bootcamps

• March 29, 2024

The “Creating Connections” project will provide fiber-optic access for approximately 70,000 residents and businesses in Levy, Dixie, Gilchrist, Suwanee, Union, Lafayette, Hamilton, Taylor, Madison, Jefferson, and Columbia Counties located in Northwest Florida. Training is open to those who live in L...

Labor force expansion, increase in employment ‘holds promise’ for region

• March 22, 2024

According to preliminary employment data released today by FloridaCommerce, there were 210,395 employed across the region, an increase of 395 since January and 580 more than the same time last year. Rusty Skinner, CareerSource CLM’s chief executive officer, said the report points to a “positive expa...

January report shows ‘positive sign’ in labor market that has been light on job seekers

• March 11, 2024

According to preliminary employment data released today by FloridaCommerce, formerly the Department of Economic Opportunity, there were 210,158 employed residents, a drop of 243 compared to December 2023 but 2,403 more than in January 2023; and there were 9,648 unemployed in the region, an increase...

Opportunity to shift career into high gear at CDL Job Fair

• February 19, 2024

Media Contact: Laura Byrnes, APR, CPRC CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion O: 352.291.9559 | M: 352.816.1264 [email protected] Ocala, Fla. (Feb. 19, 2024) – CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion is partnering with Marion Technical College to host a CDL Job Fair for those int...

Heart of HR discounted ticket rate extended through end of month

• February 13, 2024

Heart of HR takes place April 19 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the World Equestrian Center, 1390 NW 80th Ave., in Ocala. It features a full day of topnotch speakers, exhibitors, and networking opportunities. And back by popular demand, the conference will once again be headlined by internationally acclai...

Hurricane Idalia Disaster Assistance for Clam Farmers

• January 31, 2024

The disaster assistance program is designed to offset payroll costs to help farmers continue with cleanup efforts and restore crops. CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion, in partnership with the University of Florida/IFAS, will hold two information sessions to go over how the program can help clam farmer...

Region sees slight seasonal uptick in jobless rate, but more jobs added over the year

• January 19, 2024

According to preliminary employment data released today by FloridaCommerce, formerly the Department of Economic Opportunity, there were 214,147 employed residents across the three-county area, virtually unchanged at a drop of 47 over the month but 4,352 more than in December 2022. There were 8,626 u...

Early bird tickets on sale for the 2024 Heart of HR conference at WEC

• January 17, 2024

Heart of HR takes place April 19 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the World Equestrian Center, 1390 NW 80th Ave., in Ocala. The conference will feature leading experts on topics that matter to businesses of every size and industry sector. And back by popular demand, it will once again be headlined by intern...

Phoenix Rising YouthBuild Open House, Orientations set

• January 10, 2024

To kick off the program, an Open House will be held Tuesday, Jan. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Community Building/Ocala Fire Museum, 615 NW Martin Luther King Jr., Ave., in Ocala. The drop-in event is designed to acquaint interested participants, family members and community p...

November’s Unemployment Rate Dips to 3.9 Percent

• December 22, 2023

According to preliminary employment data released today by FloridaCommerce, formerly the Department of Economic Opportunity, there were 214,291 employed residents across the three-county area, a drop of 1,431 over the month but 5,657 more employed than in November 2022. There were 8,717 unemployed,...

Much like the temperature, October’s jobless rate falls slightly

• November 17, 2023

According to preliminary employment data released today by FloridaCommerce, formerly the Department of Economic Opportunity, there were 215,894 employed residents across the three-county area, a slight drop of 427 over the month and 6,350 more than in October 2022. There were 9,020 unemployed, down...

Record-setting Paychecks for Patriots one of best ever

• November 13, 2023

No way, no how were Yvette Williams-Lawson and Brenda Twyman-Neely ready to retire. The two women want to find jobs that can take advantage of their years of expertise – serving respectively in the US Army and Air Force, followed by careers in the public and corporate arenas...

Jobless rate holds steady over the month

• October 20, 2023

According to preliminary employment data released today by FloridaCommerce, formerly the Department of Economic Opportunity, there were 216,161 employed residents across the three-county area, an increase of 975 over the month and 6,460 more than in September 2022. There were 9,222 unemployed, down...

Paychecks for Patriots Job Fair set

• October 18, 2023

The free job fair takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Marion County Public Library Headquarters, 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., in Ocala. While Paychecks for Patriots is open to all job seekers, priority is given to veterans and active service members as well as their military families. For fas...

CareerSource regions team up to provide much-needed broadband infrastructure training

• October 3, 2023

CareerSource CLM will work in partnership with two other workforce development regions CareerSource North Florida which covers Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor counties; and CareerSource Florida Crown which covers Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, and Union counties. The five-...

Eager job seekers get opportunity to meet with recruiters from more than 30 businesses

• September 28, 2023

See all photos here OCALA (Sept. 28, 2023) – The journey that brought Sophia Sanford to the Marion County Fall Job Fair on Sept. 27 started nearly a decade ago when she graduated from Georgia State University. “From that point, I was on the computer, on Indeed and every othe...

Area experiences slight, end-of-summer rise in jobless rate

• September 15, 2023

According to preliminary employment data released today by the Florida Department of Commerce, formerly the Department of Economic Opportunity, there were 215,235 employed across the three-county area, an increase of 2,506 over the month and 7,498 more than in August 2022. There were 9,286 unemploye...

Feeling the heat of unemployment? Cool off with hot new opportunities at regional fall job fair

• September 6, 2023

The free event takes place from 3-5 p.m. at the College of Central Florida’s Klein Conference Center, 3001 SW College Road in Ocala. It is open to any job seeker in the Citrus, Levy and Marion counties’ region. To date, representatives from the following businesses – all with immediate jobs to fill...

Mobile Career Centers in Citrus County and Levy County

• September 1, 2023

For those out of work due to Hurricane Idalia, CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion’s mobile career center will be available to provide fee-free help searching for jobs as well as filing for Reemployment Assistance (unemployment compensation). The mobile services start tomorrow a...

Citrus County Job Fair features cool career opportunities

• August 21, 2023

The job fair is free and open to any job seeker in the Citrus, Levy and Marion counties’ region. It takes place from 2-4 p.m. at the Realtor’s Association of Citrus County, 714 S. Scarboro Ave., just north of the Gulf-to-Lake Highway (Florida-44) in Lecanto. To date, the following businesses plan to...

Slight, seasonal uptick in unemployment rate continued in July

• August 18, 2023

According to preliminary employment data released today by the Florida Department of Commerce, formerly the Department of Economic Opportunity, there were 212,716 employed across the region, a decrease of 743 over the month but up 6,328 compared to July 2022. There were 8,912 unemployed residents, 3...

Phoenix Rising YouthBuild celebrates grads, hosts Open House, recruits new students

• July 25, 2023

Now in its 12th year, the award-winning initiative helps revitalize economically challenged neighborhoods while making a positive difference in the lives of those ages 18-24 who are willing to work, in need of a high school diploma, and interested in employment and/or postsecondary education or trai...

June Unemployment Rise to Match Last Year’s Rates

• July 21, 2023

According to preliminary employment data released today by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, there were 213,313 employed across the region, an increase of 355 over the month and up 6,402 compared to June 2022. There were 8,550 unemployed residents, 1,003 more than in May. Levy County c...

Tri-County Resource and Job Fair set for July 20

• July 5, 2023

Media Contact: Laura Byrnes, APR, CPRC, FCWP Director of Communications Direct: 352-291-9559 | Mobile: 352-816-1264 [email protected] CHIEFLAND, Fla. (July 5, 2023) – CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion has teamed up with the Tri-County Community Resource Center and Co...

Slight uptick in May unemployment rate belies region’s strong over the year job growth

• June 16, 2023

According to preliminary employment data released today by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, there were 212,970 employed across the region, an increase of 329 over the month and up 5,058 compared to May 2022. There were 6,474 unemployed residents, 1,083 fewer than in April. Levy County...

Jobless Rate in Region Continues to Decline in April

• May 19, 2023

According to preliminary employment data released today by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, there were 212,639 employed across the region, an increase of 334 over the month and up 6,914 compared to April 2022. There were 6,480 unemployed residents, 768 less than in March. Levy County...

Levy County Youth Job Fair set for May 4

• April 25, 2023

Specifically for 16-to-24-year-olds, the free event is ideal for students, graduating seniors and postsecondary graduates looking for full- or part-time employment, whether permanent, temporary, or just for the summer. Those planning to attend should register at tinyurl.com/YouthJobsLevy Dale French...

Continued tight labor market calls for employers to re-think approaches to hiring

• April 21, 2023

According to preliminary employment data released today by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, there were 212,393 employed across the region, an increase of 1,926 over the month and up 7,340 compared to February 2022. There were 7,259 unemployed residents, just 97 more than in February b...

Marion County Youth Job Fair set for April 27

• April 18, 2023

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Area businesses shower region with job opportunities

• April 3, 2023

“For those who have struggled with the storm clouds of unemployment, we’re here to tell you there’s a silver lining,” said Rusty Skinner, CEO of CareSource CLM. “What we’re seeing are businesses serious about hiring all manner of candidates, from older youth and young adults to seasoned professional...

Jobless rate holds steady as region adds more jobs over the month and year

• March 24, 2023

According to preliminary employment data released today by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, there were 210,351 employed across the region, an increase of 6,778 compared to the same time last year. Levy County continued to post the lowest unemployment rate in the region at 3.0%, a drop...

January jobless rate ticks up slightly, no significant post-holiday hit to region

• March 13, 2023

According to preliminary employment data released today by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, there were 208,964 employed across the region, an increase of 6,688 compared to the same time last year. Levy County continued to post the lowest unemployment rate in the region at 3.1%, an upt...

Heart of HR conference set March 7 at World Equestrian Center

• February 22, 2023

Doors open at 7:30 a.m. for networking, exhibitor visits and a light breakfast with the program starting at 8:30 a.m. and running through 4 p.m. Lunch is also included. New this year is the Heart of HR After Dark reception with Petz on Monday, March 6 from 5:30-7 p.m.  at WEC’s Pickle’s Terrace. Con...

Heart of HR discounted ticket rate extended through Valentine’s

• February 6, 2023

Heart of HR takes place March 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the World Equestrian Center, 1390 NW 80th Ave., in Ocala. It features a full day of topnotch speakers, headlined by internationally acclaimed workplace motivational humorist, best-selling author, and world-class magician Jon Petz. Early bird r...

MTC and partners host free job fairs for welders, fabricators and CDL drivers

• January 26, 2023

Media Contact: Laura Byrnes, APR, CPRC Director of Communications CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion O: 352.291.9559 | M: 352.816.1264 [email protected] Ocala, FL (Jan. 26, 2023) – Marion Technical College will host two community job fairs on Monday, Feb. 7 and Tuesday, Feb. 8....