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OCALA, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2025) – CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion and the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners have teamed up to connect veterans with employment opportunities as part of the statewide Paychecks for Patriots: Powered by Hope Florida initiative.
Paychecks for Patriots is set for Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Citrus County Government Building, 3600 W. Sovereign Path, Suite 166, in Lecanto.
While the job fair is free and open to all job seekers, priority access is given for the first hour to veterans and active service members as well as their military families.
For fastest access, attendees are encouraged to register in advance at bit.ly/CCP4P2025.
Henry Ayala, retired US army and a local veteran employment representative for CareerSource CLM, highlighted the value veterans bring to the workforce and the importance of the Paychecks for Patriots job fair.
“Veterans, service members, and their families possess a unique blend of skills and unwavering dedication, qualities our employers deeply respect and actively seek,” Ayala said. “CareerSource CLM is honored to support those veterans who live in Citrus County who have served our country with pride and sacrifice.”
The annual initiative is presented in partnership with CareerSource Florida, FloridaCommerce, Hope Florida, and the Florida Department of Veteran Affairs. Similar job fairs and events are slated throughout CareerSource Florida’s 21 workforce development regions, including:
- Paychecks for Patriots of Marion County Thursday, Nov. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Marion County Public Library Headquarters, 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala.
- Veterans Resources Fair Thursday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Levy County Government Center cafeteria, 310 School Street, Bronson.
Ayala noted that CareerSource CLM offers Priority of Service year-round to veterans and eligible spouses at all CareerSource CLM career centers. Fee-free staff assistance, job referral and placement, as well as resources and other employment services are available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Career Centers in Ocala, Lecanto, and Chiefland.
Florida veterans may also apply for open positions via a special online employment and resources portal at https://veteran.employflorida.com.
For more information about Paychecks for Patriots or CareerSource CLM’s Veterans Services, call 800-434-JOBS (5627), ext. 2225.
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