We proudly serve Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, and Union Counties.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – When Erik Burton was hit with a divorce and a job loss all at once, he knew something had to give. “My life was crumbling,” he says. Then living in Ohio, Erik decided to move to the Gainesville area to find a fresh start. He wanted to find his passion and build […]
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – When life dealt Ashley Woods an unfortunate hand, she still found a way to win. Ashley had been a stay-at-home-mom until a split with her partner left her without financial support and without the experience she needed to get a job. “I became a single mother,” she says. “I had to do […]
“When you’re ready to put on your big boy pants and serious about actually working, this is the place to come. It is all free, no price to get the job you want. I specifically want to work as a librarian or with animals. They have scholarships to get certified in a field you want […]
“The staff was amazing with helping me set up my new ID.me account and it was super easy to do. I am relieved and will most definitely point people to Gainesville Career Source. Andy and Peace were an amazing help and if I was their boss I’d give them a raise because they are doing […]
“Josh actually started working at Lazarus for free as an employee before we approved him. He simply refused to give up and was always very helpful.”
“I would like to mention that Miss Carla, Miss Vicki, Mr. Devon, and Miss Marlene on the phone line were incredibly patient, kind and all worked hard to make sure my application was put in the computer correctly. They could not have been any more professional and nice to me.”
Click below to explore additional workforce resources for Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, and Union counties.
A list of occupations in demand based on high growth and/or high wages in the local area.
The Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) features approved schools and programs that offer high-quality training for in-demand careers.
Explore workforce statistics for Alachua and Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, and Union counties. The statistics include the job forecast, unemployment rates, jobs by industry, and much more!
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