{"id":14355,"date":"2020-07-28T15:59:39","date_gmt":"2020-07-28T19:59:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?post_type=press-release&p=14355"},"modified":"2020-07-28T15:59:39","modified_gmt":"2020-07-28T19:59:39","slug":"careersource-central-florida-receives-7m-cares-act-monies-from-orange-county-government-for-economic-recovery-through-workforce-solutions","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/media-advisories\/press-releases\/2020\/07\/careersource-central-florida-receives-7m-cares-act-monies-from-orange-county-government-for-economic-recovery-through-workforce-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"CareerSource Central Florida Receives $7M CARES Act Monies from Orange County Government for Economic Recovery Through Workforce Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Orange\"Career<\/div>\n

Orange County, Fla.,<\/strong> – Aimed at providing workforce re-entry and meaningful careers to Orange County residents who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF) is set to deliver career services including employment support, career development workshops, resume assistance, internships and more. Orange County residents can access services by calling 1-800-757-4598 and or by visiting and registering through careersourcecentralflorida.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

Using $7 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act monies, CSCF will assist 4,000 dislocated workers from the county\u2019s hardest-hit business sectors, including hospitality, restaurant, tourism, transportation and retail. The Orange County grant will enable CSCF to provide career counseling, trainings, internships and support services that will pave the way to employment. The goal is to have at least 75 percent of these displaced workers hired by June next year, earning an average wage of $15 per hour with economic impact of $93.6M in Central Florida region.<\/p>\n

\u201cCareerSource Central Florida is honored to receive this grant from the Orange County Government. It has been a strong supporter in serving career seekers, more especially during this unprecedented time. CSCF has longstanding partnerships in place with key business, education, social service and community organizations throughout Orange County and these ongoing collaborations will benefit all aspects of this grant initiative, including career seeker and employer outreach,\u201d said Pam Nabors, CSCF President and CEO. \u201cNearly 94 percent of funding will be devoted to customized career consulting, related services and support, and short-term training that benefit Orange County workers.\u201d<\/p>\n

The grant program will build upon CSCF\u2019s record of success in serving Orange County residents and business community. In 2019-2020 fiscal year, CSCF has served nearly 80,000 career seekers and 4,000 businesses, and helped advance skills for more than 1,800 career seekers throughout Central Florida\u2019s five-county footprint. Grant-funded business development efforts will expand this existing pool of businesses and diverse spectrum of job opportunities to connect prepared Orange County career seekers with employers in need.<\/p>\n

\u201cOrange County recognizes the need of our residents to get back on their feet as quickly as possible having been impacted enormously by this pandemic. Employment and workforce development are key to getting back in the job market, and we thank CareerSource Central Florida for their capabilities, services and dedication to help our residents re-enter the job market and achieve stability,\u201d said Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings.<\/p>\n

In June 2020, Orange County government received $243 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds and it allocated $72.9 million into social services and community needs for residents. Another $36.5 million have been allocated for Direct Assistance to Social-Service Agencies to expand funding for Orange County partner nonprofits. These organizations will work directly with the County to provide continuity of service for residents seeking assistance with homelessness, mental health and substance abuse, food pantries, job retention and childcare.<\/p>\n

Workforce Solutions and Strategies<\/strong><\/p>\n

CSCF will provide the following services:<\/p>\n

Career Counseling <\/strong>\u2013<\/strong> CSCF\u2019s experienced Career will create Individual Employment Plans for each displaced worker, providing participants with needed career assessment and personalized interventions leading to employment\/re-employment, including:<\/p>\n