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. The events take place at 1014 SW Seventh Road, in Ocala, and there is no charge to attend.
First up is a Welding Job Fair on Feb. 7 set for 6-8 p.m. and ideal for welders, fabricators, and students.
To date, businesses that plan to attend are Crom, LLC; Dixie Metal; Environmental Composites; Fidelity Manufacturing; OFab, Inc.; and SPX Flow.
The job fair is presented by MTC in partnership with the American Welding Society – North Florida, Mid-FL Regional Manufacturers Association (MRMA), Ocala Metro Chamber of Commerce and Economic Partnership (CEP) and CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion.
MTC is also partnering with CareerSource CLM for a CDL Community Job Fair on Feb. 8 from 5-7 p.m. Multiple businesses will be recruiting Class A and Class B commercial drivers as well as recent graduates to drive in and around Marion County. In addition, MTC representatives will help those interested in enhancing their CDL education find the right program to do so.
Businesses that will be actively filling positions include ABCO, Brook Ledge Horse Transportation, Custom Window Systems, Dwight Littlefield Trucking, Leopard Medical Transport, McLane Company, Schneider and ZCO Carrier.
The event is also free and open to the public; registration via CareerSource CLM is encouraged by not required.
Job seekers interested in attending either event are encouraged to bring copies of their resume and dress appropriately. Fee-free employability assistance, including developing or updating resumes and sharpening interview skills, is available at any CareerSource CLM career center in Ocala, Lecanto and Chiefland; the centers are open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit careersourceclm.com for more information.
For details about the job fairs call 800-434-5627 or check out the calendar at careersourceclm.com.
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American Welding Society North Florida Section currently serves more than 900 members throughout Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton, Suwannee, Columbia, Baker, Nassau, Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Putnam, and Flagler counties. The AWS was founded as a nonprofit in 1919.
CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion is a member of CareerSource Florida and a proud partner of the American Job Center network. CareerSource CLM is supported by the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and other agencies as part of awards totaling $8.2 million (revised annually). Unless otherwise stipulated, all statements, news releases, requests for proposals, bid solicitations and other applicable documents are fully funded from federal sources. CareerSource CLM is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities and in Spanish. All voice telephone numbers listed above may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment via the Florida Relay Service at 711. If you need accommodations, call 800-434-5627, ext. 7878 or e-mail [email protected]. Please make request at least three business days in advance. Stay connected with CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Marion Technical College serves a broad and diverse range of students, based on both individual and employer needs by providing students with appropriate successes tailored to meet their individual goals while ensuring all students and employers receive consistent high-quality services, programs, training, and instruction. Marion Technical College is part of Marion County Public Schools.
Mid-FL Regional Manufacturers Association formed in 1992, MRMA provides an environment for manufacturing, distribution, logistics, supply chain, service support providers and educators to exchange ideas, share knowledge, discuss opportunities, and share solutions for the mutual benefit of the manufacturing environment I Marion, Levy, Citrus and Sumter counties.
Ocala Metro Chamber of Commerce and Economic Partnership is a nonprofit that works to be the leading voice of business. The CEP strives to improve economic prosperity by focusing on business attraction, business retention, and business creation. The CEP was named the ACCE National Chamber of the Year in 2020.