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 […]
Paul Jackson
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Paul Jackson is a recent graduate who didn’t feel like he had a lot of direction. He enlisted the help of a career counselor at the former Job Corps Center in Gainesville to start searching for work. After working with his counselor, she recommended Paul talk to a Staffing Specialist at CareerSource […]
James Coats
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Finding, hiring, and training the right people to fill open positions can be a daunting task for any business. Fortunately, for businesses in Alachua and Bradford Counties, CareerSource North Central Florida can help. Take Phalanx Defense Systems in Gainesville, Florida. Phalanx develops and manufactures advanced life-saving equipment for professionals in a range […]
Antoine Bryant
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – When Antoine Bryant was fired from his job, he didn’t know what was in store for the future. He knew employment was a priority, but didn’t know what the steps were to achieve that–so he went to CareerSource North Central Florida for help. On the doorstep of CareerSource NCFL, he wasn’t sure […]
Erik Burton
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 […]
Ashley Woods
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 […]
Carolyn W. Customer Satisfaction Survey
“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 […]
G.C. Customer Satisfaction Survey
“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 […]