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Candy Ganyo

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Starting a business can be an intimidating process for anyone. If you’re not sure where to start, it can be even more challenging. CareerSource North Central Florida has developed several programs to help job seekers interested in working for themselves to gain the skills and knowledge they need to start their own […]

Mary Beth Beaver

Mary Beth Beaver, a recruiter with Fastrack Staffing, shares how partnering with CareerSource North Central Florida has helped connect their team with dependable, job-ready candidates. Through this collaboration, Fastrack has been able to fill positions more efficiently and support local talent in finding meaningful work.

Tamara Dubinsky

Tamara Dubinksy found CareerSource North Central Florida when she needed it the most. Tamara went from having a job since the age of 14 to being jobless and the sole provider for her family. When she needed help, she was referred to the Gainesville Career Center, where she learned more about the staff’s dedication and […]

Karen Williams Capers

Karen Williams shares how the classes at CareerSource North Central Florida helped jumpstart her journey as a business owner. With guidance, resources, and a boost of confidence, Karen turned her vision into a reality and took the first steps toward building her own successful business.

Oscar Calderon

Hear from a recruiter at Exactech as they share how partnering with CareerSource North Central Florida has strengthened their hiring efforts.

Eric Bryant

Hear from Eric Bryant, an Opportunity Quest participant who shares how the program helped him grow personally and professionally. Through the classes, Eric improved his communication skills, learned how to pursue new opportunities, and gained the confidence to set and achieve meaningful goals.

Troy Newsome

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – After losing his job, Troy Newsome turned to CareerSource North Central Florida for help. He knew from the experience of others that he may be able to get assistance finding a new job through CareerSource NCFL. “I lost my job, and I came into CareerSource because this is a great place to […]

Kathryn Swatman

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Kathryn Swatman walked into CareerSource North Central Florida, looking for one thing: a job. But CareerSource NCFL offered her something that she wasn’t expecting. And this changed everything for her. “Opportunity Quest–it’s kind of changing your mindset to think more entrepreneurially. I really enjoyed it,” she says. “First, when I came in, […]

Marlana Armstrong

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – You might be surprised to learn that Marlana Armstrong is just 19 years old. After all, it’s not just any teenager that has the drive to start their own company.  Marlana, the CFO of O-Bio Inc., has done just that. At the age of 19, Marlana enrolled in Startup Quest® with a […]