Talent Center Open House
2023-09-13 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Students are invited to a Talent Center open house at the Ocala Campus, Enterprise Center (Building 42), Suite 101 on Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 2-4 p.m. Stop by and the Talent Center Staff can help you prepare for getting your dream job:

Get assistance with creating an effective LinkedIn profile
Build your resume or have an existing resume critiqued
Have a professional photo taken
Get connected with HandShake, CF’s internship and job portal

Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for your future career!

Johnson & Johnson Company Information Session
2023-09-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Join us Monday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at the CF Ocala Campus, Building 9, Room 110 for a meet and greet with Johnson & Johnson.
Johnson & Johnson is a Fortune 100 Company with locations all over the world. At this event, students and alumni can meet with representatives from the Jacksonville location to learn about career opportunities in Engineering Technology and more.
Dress for success and bring your resume! On the spot interviews will be available.
Questions? Contact CareerServices@cf.edu.

Webinar: Soft Skills Employers Notice
2023-09-18 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Students are invited to a webinar hosted by the Business and Technology department. Attend the Soft Skills Employers Notice webinar on Sept. 18 to learn all about the transferrable skills that will set you apart from the competition. The webinar will cover behaviors you can hone now in order to improve your chances of employment.
Register below for this event!
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This event is made possible through the CF Foundation and the Charles P. (Chuck) Hiatt Endowed Chair.

Virtual Information Session for B.A.S. in Business and Organizational Management
2023-09-21 12:30 - 13:30, 2023-10-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
Join advisors, administrators and faculty to learn about bachelor’s degree specializations in Accounting, Agribusiness, Equine Studies, Management Information Systems, Health Care Management, Human Resources, Public Safety Administration, and Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Find out about program design, affordability and the admissions process.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.

CareerSource Career Fair
2023-09-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Looking for a Career Change?
CareerSource is hosting a Career Fair event that’s open to the public.
Stop by the College of Central Florida’s Ocala Campus on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 3-5 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center (Building 40) to learn about the great career opportunities available in our community and network with local employers looking for qualified candidates.
Please register for this event here. For more information, contact Bonnie Hays at haysb@cf.edu.

Participating companies:

ABCO Transportation
AutoZone (Retail)
Best Buy/Geek Squad
Chick fil A
Citrus County Board of County Commissioners
Citrus County Sheriff
Citrus Oral and Facial Surgery
City of Ocala
Dollar Tree Distribution Center
Evergreen Private Care
FedEx Ground
Fidelity Manufacturing
Florida Department of Corrections
Florida Department of Transportation
Frank DeLuca YMCA Family Center
Hospice of Marion County
InTec Gibson Electric Climate Control

Marion County Board of County Commissioners
MCPS
McLin Burnsed Attorneys at Law
Nash Plumbing and Mechanical
On Top of the World
Owens Corning
R+L Global Logistics
RANK Quality Restaurants
Right at Home Nature Coast
The Salvation Army
The Villages
Timber Ridge Center for Rehab and Healing
Tri-Eagle Sales
Two Men and a Truck
Viceroy Home Health
Walgreens
World Equestrian Center

Don’t miss this opportunity to land your dream job!
If you are an employer interested in participating in the event, please email CareerServices@cf.edu for more information.

Stearns Speaker Series: AI in Your Everyday Life
2023-10-04 12:30 - 13:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
As we better understand the implications of artificial intelligence for education and work, continued conversations are needed about how to ethically use this tool to enhance productivity and creativity. Join us in the Stearns Learning Resources Center on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 12:30 p.m. for the 2023 Stearns Speaker Series presentation, “AI in Your Everyday Life.” Presented by Corinne Hoisington, Professor of Information Systems Technology at Central Virginia Community College, this discussion will focus on the latest information on ChatGPT and AI art generators and how automation changes the classroom and workplace.
Registration is highly encouraged. Secure your spot today by RSVPing below.
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About the Speaker
Corinne Hoisington is a full-time Professor of Information Systems Technology at Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg, VA training our future executive assistants, personal assistants and admins. Corinne also travels over 200,000 miles a year providing keynote motivational topics and training to corporations, small businesses and admin conferences in over 70 worldwide cities. Professor Hoisington is the recipient of the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in Business and Computing. Corinne presently has authored over thirty textbooks.

In the Blink of an AI Presentation
2023-10-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Join us at the Ocala Campus Ewers Century Center for an exciting event discussing Artificial Intelligence and the impact it will have on your career. How will AI tools like ChatGPT and AI art generators give you opportunities to increase your productivity and automate different tasks that are normally performed by humans? This presentation will offer us a healthy opportunity, not to avoid AI, but rather to explore how students can master a topic with the available tools. Find out prompts that change almost every career path in business and beyond!
This event is free and open to the public. Dinner will be provided.
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About the Speaker
Corinne Hoisington is a full-time Professor of Information Systems Technology at Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg, VA training our future executive assistants, personal assistants and admins. Corinne also travels over 200,000 miles a year providing keynote motivational topics and training to corporations, small businesses and admin conferences in over 70 worldwide cities. Professor Hoisington is the recipient of the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in Business and Computing. Corinne presently has authored over thirty textbooks.

Health Care Career Chat
2023-10-19 16:00 - 17:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
CF students are invited to learn about nonclinical career options available in healthcare. This event offers the opportunity to hear from CF graduates in the healthcare management program and meet representatives from local healthcare organizations offering internships and job opportunities. Join us on Thursday, Oct. 19, 4 p.m. at the College of Central Florida Ewers Century Center (Building 40, Room 107). Food and drinks will be provided.

Participating employers include:

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Webinar: Transferable Skills 101
2023-11-01 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Students are invited to a webinar hosted by the Business and Technology department. Attend the Transferable Soft Skills 101: Boosting Your Career Potential course to learn everything there is to know about the transferable skills that can be applied from one major to the next. Explore what you can learn NOW that will help you regardless of the career path you choose.
Register below for this event!
Register for Webinar
This event is made possible through the CF Foundation and the Charles P. (Chuck) Hiatt Endowed Chair.

Information Session for B.A.S. in Business and Organizational Management
2023-11-13 12:30 - 13:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Join us live for this MEGA Monday event on Monday, Nov. 13, at 12:30 p.m. in the Ocala Campus Klein Center! Advisors, administrators and faculty will all be there to help you learn about bachelor’s degree specializations in Accounting, Agribusiness, Equine Studies, Management Information Systems, Health Care Management, Human Resources, Public Safety Administration, and Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Find out about program design, affordability and the admissions process.
Pizza will be served. To ensure we have enough for everyone, please RSVP below:
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Talent Center Open House
2023-11-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Students are invited to a Talent Center open house at the Ocala Campus, Enterprise Center (Building 42), Suite 101 on Monday, Nov. 13, from 2-4 p.m. Stop by and the Talent Center Staff can help you prepare for getting your dream job:

Get assistance with creating an effective LinkedIn profile
Build your resume or have an existing resume critiqued
Have a professional photo taken
Get connected with HandShake, CF’s internship and job portal

Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for your future career!

Public Service Career Chat
2024-02-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Join CF’s Career Services team at the Public Service Career Chat on Thursday, Feb. 1, 3-5 p.m. for an opportunity to meet recruiters and representatives from human services, nonprofit organizations, law enforcement and government to learn about career options in these fields.
Participating organizations include: BAYS (Youth Services), Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, Department of Juvenile Justice, FBI, Fifth Judicial Circuit, Marion County government, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and Ocala Housing Authority. Special greeting from Commissioner Matt McClain.
Please register in advance for this event. Food will be served and prizes will be awarded. Contact CareerServices@cf.edu with any questions.
This session will be held on the Ocala Campus, in the Klein Conference Center. RSVP below!
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This event is funded by the Charles P. (Chuck) Hiatt Endowed Chair and SunTrust North Central FL Endowed Chair.

Virtual Information Session for B.A.S. in Business and Organizational Management
2024-02-07 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-03-26 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-05-22 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-06-18 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Join advisors, administrators and faculty to learn about bachelor’s degree specializations in Accounting, Agribusiness, Equine Studies, Management Information Systems, Health Care Management, Human Resources, Public Safety Administration, and Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Find out about program design, affordability and the admissions process.
Registration is required for this session.

Talent Center Open House
2024-02-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Students are invited to a Talent Center open house at the Ocala Campus, Enterprise Center (Building 42), Suite 101 on Monday, Feb. 12, from 2-4 p.m. Stop by and the Talent Center Staff can help you prepare for getting your dream job:

Get assistance with creating an effective LinkedIn profile
Build your resume or have an existing resume critiqued
Have a professional photo taken
Get connected with HandShake, CF’s internship and job portal

Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for your future career!

Soft Skills Employers Notice Webinar
2024-02-14 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Students are invited to a webinar hosted by the Business and Technology department. Encourage students to attend the Soft Skills Employers Notice webinar to learn all about the transferrable skills that will set them apart from the competition. The webinar will cover behaviors they can hone now in order to improve their chances of employment.
This event is made possible through the CF Foundation and the Charles P. (Chuck) Hiatt Endowed Chair.

In the Blink of an AI Webinar
2024-02-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Online
Join us for an exciting webinar discussing Artificial Intelligence and the impact it will have on your career. How will AI tools like ChatGPT and AI art generators give you opportunities to increase your productivity and automate different tasks that are normally performed by humans? This presentation will offer us a healthy opportunity, not to avoid AI, but rather to explore how students can master a topic with the available tools. Find out prompts that change almost every career path in business and beyond!
Register for Webinar
About the Speaker
Corinne Hoisington is a full-time Professor of Information Systems Technology at Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg, VA training our future executive assistants, personal assistants and admins. Corinne also travels over 200,000 miles a year providing keynote motivational topics and training to corporations, small businesses and admin conferences in over 70 worldwide cities. Professor Hoisington is the recipient of the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in Business and Computing. Corinne presently has authored over thirty textbooks.

Business Finance and Accounting Career Chat
2024-03-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
CF’s Business and Technology department will host a Business Finance and Accounting Career Chat open to all students interested in careers as accountants and auditors, personal financial advisors, financial managers, banking professionals, and other similar roles. The event is free, but registration is required. There will be food and prizes given out.
This session will be held on the Ocala Campus, in the Klein Conference Center.
Participants will have opportunity to network with local industry professionals and hear from keynote speaker, Michelle Kelly, the Senior Credit Manager of Mansfield Energy Corporation, a company consistently ranked on the Forbes’ Top 100 list of America’s Largest Private Companies with $9 billion in revenues.

Keynote Speaker

Michelle Kelly,
Senior Credit Manager,
Mansfield Energy Corporation

Michelle is an accomplished risk professional with 27 years of experience in credit risk and portfolio management and stays at the forefront of industry trends through continuous education and collaboration with her industry peers. Michelle is committed to mentoring emerging professionals and inspiring the next generation of professionals in the credit and risk arena.

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Career and Internship Fair
2024-03-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Stop by the Ocala Campus Klein Center from 3-5 p.m. to meet with local employers from Ocala/Marion County to find out about job and internship opportunities available to CF students and graduates. This event focuses on programs and industries such as general business, information technology, digital media, office administration, sales, marketing, public relations, small business management and entrepreneurship.
Come early at 2 p.m. for resume reviews and practice interviews with local Human Resources professionals! Students participating in this part of the event will be entered to win a $50 gift card.
Students are encouraged to download the Handshake app at joinhandshake.com to register. Questions? Contact CareerServices@cf.edu
Participating Employers:

Bemer USA, LLC
Blue Heron Bookkeeping
Chick fil A Ocala
Citrus County Board of County Commissioners
Custom Window systems
Fastenal Company
HomeRun Realty
Marion County Board of County Commissioners

North Central Florida Media Group
R+L Global Logistics
Real Truck
Scott Cameron State Farm
Talent Center
The Villages
Zinnia Wealth Management

Event Sponsor:

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Talent Center Open House
2024-04-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Students are invited to a Talent Center open house at the Ocala Campus, Enterprise Center (Building 42), Suite 101 on Monday, April. 8, from 2-4 p.m. Stop by and the Talent Center Staff can help you prepare for getting your dream job:

Get assistance with creating an effective LinkedIn profile
Build your resume or have an existing resume critiqued
Have a professional photo taken
Get connected with HandShake, CF’s internship and job portal

Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for your future career!
Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse, promote, advance, inculcate, or compel individuals to believe the topics or concepts presented therein. Nor do they constitute endorsement of such topics or concepts by the College of Central Florida, its Board of Trustees, or any of their officers, employees, or agents.

Transferable Skills 101 Webinar
2024-04-10 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-05-28 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Students are invited to a webinar hosted by the Business and Technology department. Attend the Transferable Soft Skills 101: Boosting Your Career Potential course to learn everything there is to know about the transferable skills that can be applied from one major to the next. Explore what you can learn NOW that will help you regardless of the career path you choose.
This event is made possible through the CF Foundation and the Charles P. (Chuck) Hiatt Endowed Chair.
Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse, promote, advance, inculcate, or compel individuals to believe the topics or concepts presented therein. Nor do they constitute endorsement of such topics or concepts by the College of Central Florida, its Board of Trustees, or any of their officers, employees, or agents.

Information Session for B.A.S. in Business and Organizational Management
2024-04-15 12:30 - 13:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Join advisors, administrators and faculty in the Klein Center at the Ocala Campus to learn about bachelor’s degree specializations in Accounting, Agribusiness, Equine Studies, Management Information Systems, Health Care Management, Human Resources, Public Safety Administration, and Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Find out about program design, affordability and the admissions process.
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Administrative Professionals Event
2024-04-19 08:30 - 12:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Celebrate the professionals who make offices work at the fifth annual Administrative Professionals Event on Friday, April 19, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Klein Conference Center at the Ocala Campus Ewers Century Center. This event features award-winning speaker and office technology expert, Corinne Hoisington.
The cost to attend is $45 and includes continental breakfast, lunch, breakout sessions, prizes and keynote presentation. Every four paid registrations from the same organization gets one free seat!
Contact Bonnie Hays (haysb@cf.edu) or Diana Worthman (worthmad@cf.edu) for assistance with free seat or employee fee waivers.

Keynote Speaker: Corinne Hoisington

Empowering Admins: A Workshop on AI Tools for Enhanced Productivity and Office Magic
In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern admins, Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have emerged as indispensable assets, offering administrators innovative solutions to streamline processes, boost productivity, and make informed decisions. This workshop aims to equip admin professionals with a comprehensive understanding of AI tools tailored to their needs. Join us for an immersive session where we will explore a variety of AI applications designed to revolutionize administrative tasks. Be APP ready!

Other Sessions

Featured Speaker: Kristine Goebel from Accompany Suite presents Productive vs. Destructive Conflict
Conflict isn’t a bad word, it’s what you do with it! Productive conflict results in new ideas, solutions to recurring problems, growth in people and processes, expanded thinking, and the fostering of creativity. When we don’t agree and we take the time to explore it, breakthroughs occur and relationships grow stronger.
Breakout Sessions:

Microsoft Office Tips and Tricks, with Nancy Keefer
Canva Basics, with Sarah Eshleman and Billy Mallory

This event is sponsored by the Charles P. Hiatt Endowed Chair.

Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse, promote, advance, inculcate, or compel individuals to believe the topics or concepts presented therein. Nor do they constitute endorsement of such topics or concepts by the College of Central Florida, its Board of Trustees, or any of their officers, employees, or agents.

Vintage Farm Educational Field Day
2024-04-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Vintage Farm Campus, 4020 SE 3rd Ave., Ocala, FL, 34480, United States
Join us at the CF Vintage Farm Campus on Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for this equine and agribusiness Field Day! This fun, information-packed event is your chance to learn firsthand about these programs and explore all that the Vintage Farm Campus has to offer. This year’s Field Day marks the 20th anniversary of the college’s equine program, which began in the fall of 2003.

Launch your educational journey or career in equine and agribusiness fields
Network with alumni to gain insights and advice
Connect with faculty, staff and students
Discover CF’s diverse program options
Experience live demonstrations of related skills and topics

Vintage Farm is located at 4020 S.E. 3rd Ave. (Rt 475). We hope to see you there!
Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse, promote, advance, inculcate, or compel individuals to believe the topics or concepts presented therein. Nor do they constitute endorsement of such topics or concepts by the College of Central Florida, its Board of Trustees, or any of their officers, employees, or agents.

Office Administration Virtual Open House
2024-06-12 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Both new and existing students are invited join us for a Virtual Office Administration Open House on Wednesday, June 12 at 12:30 p.m. At this session, we will discuss curriculum and highlight the variety of employment opportunities awaiting you in this ever-changing world of office administration. Whether you’re beginning on a new educational journey or seeking to enhance your existing skill set, this session promises invaluable insights and guidance. Mark your calendars and plan to join us!
Registration is required for this session.

Talent Center Open House
2024-06-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Students are invited to a Talent Center open house at the Ocala Campus, Enterprise Center (Building 42), Suite 101 on Monday, June 24, from 2-4 p.m. Stop by and the Talent Center Staff can help you prepare for getting your dream job:

Get assistance with creating an effective LinkedIn profile
Build your resume or have an existing resume critiqued
Have a professional photo taken
Get connected with HandShake, CF’s internship and job portal

Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for your future career!
Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse, promote, advance, inculcate, or compel individuals to believe the topics or concepts presented therein. Nor do they constitute endorsement of such topics or concepts by the College of Central Florida, its Board of Trustees, or any of their officers, employees, or agents.
