College Of Central Florida

Virtual B.A.S. Information Session
2021-06-08 12:30 - 13:30, 2021-07-12 17:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Earn your bachelor’s degree at CF!
Register for this virtual information session to learn all about the College of Central Florida’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Organizational Management. At this event, you’ll hear from advisors, faculty and administrators about the B.A.S. degree, including specialization options, program design, tuition costs and admissions process.
Register in advance for this event. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.

In-Person B.A.S. Information Session
2021-06-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Earn your bachelor’s degree at CF!
Join us at the CF Ocala Campus for this in-person information session and learn all about the College of Central Florida’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Organizational Management. At this event, you’ll hear from advisors, faculty and administrators about the B.A.S. degree, including specialization options, program design, tuition costs and admissions process.
This in-person information session will be held at the CF Ocala Campus Ewers Century Center from 5:30-6:30 p.m. with networking starting at 5 p.m.

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Information Session for B.A.S. in Business and Organizational Management
2021-10-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-11-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
Join advisors, administrators and faculty for a virtual information session about the Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Organization Management. Learn about specialization options, program design, affordability, and admissions.
Register in advance for this event. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.

Career Readiness Webinar
2022-02-23 12:15 - 13:30 | Online
Get advice from business representatives and employment professionals to help you be prepared for your next job or internship opportunity. Learn about soft skills, networking, interviewing and resume writing. Join us to make sure you are career-ready! The first 10 to register and participate will receive a $10 Amazon gift card. Register now!
For more information, contact Bonnie Hays at haysb@cf.edu.

Presenters:

Sonda Eunus
Business Founder and CEO, Leading Marketing Solutions

Dan Livingston
District Sales manager, Fastenal

Kim Stauch
Recruiter, Talent Center

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Virtual Information Session for B.A.S. in Business and Organizational Management
2022-02-28 12:30 - 13:30, 2022-03-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Join advisors, administrators and faculty to learn about bachelor’s degree specializations in Accounting, Agribusiness, Equine Studies, Management Information Systems, Health Care Management, 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.

"Women: We Mean Business" Conference
2022-03-08 16:00 - 19:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Join us for the 2nd annual “Women: We Mean Business” Conference on March 8, 4-7 p.m. at the Klein Conference Center at the Ocala Campus Ewers Century Center. This event brings together women business owners, or those who aspire to start a business, for an evening of networking, to learn from each other and gain motivation from an inspiring speaker. Linda Pickwick, a powerhouse presenter, will deliver the keynote address. Her topic, “The Power of an Elevator Pitch,” will be preceded by an hour of business networking and followed by roundtable discussions to reinforce her points.
Light refreshments and beverages will be served throughout the evening.
Preregistration for the event is required. General tickets are $15 however CF students can register free of charge. Contact Bonnie Hays at haysb@cf.edu for more information.
This event is hosted by the Mid – Florida Chapter of SCORE, the Ocala Chamber/CEP and the College of Central Florida. Special thanks to our sponsors, Priess King & Company, Florida Blue – Arison Insurance Services who recognize the importance of nurturing women-owned businesses and are helping to make this event possible through their contributions.

Career and Internship Fair
2022-03-24 15:00 - 17:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Looking for a job or internship?
Attend this career and internship fair at the College of Central Florida Klein Conference Center (Building 40) to learn about the great opportunities available in our community and network with local employers looking for qualified candidates.
For more information, contact Bonnie Hays at haysb@cf.edu.

Participating companies:

CAMPUS USA Credit Union
Chewy
Chick-fil-A, Ocala
City of Ocala
Coke Florida
Corporate College
Department of Children and Families
D.R. Horton
Dial America
Fastenal
Florida Department of Corrections
Fortress Solutions
Gill Logistics
H2 Advisors
James Moore & Co.
Kids Central, Inc.

Marion County Board of County Commissioners
Marion County Sheriff’s Office
Northwestern Mutual
Ocala Police Department
Purvis Gray and Company
RealTruck
R&L Global Logistics
Senninger Irrigation / Hunter Industries
Sherwin-Williams
Talent Center
Target
The Villages Grown
The Villages Health
Trinity Surfaces
UF Health Central Florida

Event Sponsors

Meet & Greet with R+L Global Logistics
2022-04-06 17:00 - 17:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Join us Wednesday, April 6, 5-5:30 p.m. at the Ewers Century Center, Room 101, for a Meet & Greet with R+L Global Logistics!
Interested in a career in logistics? R+L Global Logistics is a proud community partner with the College of Central Florida. They’ll be visiting campus to speak with you about how you can kick off your career in an industry with tremendous growth potential! R+L Global Logistics is looking for problem solvers, innovators and strategic thinkers to grow with the company in:

Finance & Accounting
Recruiting
Carrier Relations
Account Executives

R+L Global Logistics offers on-the-job training and does not require experience in logistics to get started.
So think of your questions, get your resume ready, and stop by the Ocala Campus to find out more about their open positions! Free snacks will be provided.

Equine & Agribusiness Educational Field Day
2022-04-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Vintage Farm Campus, 4020 SE 3rd Ave., Ocala, FL, 34480, United States
Join us at the CF Vintage Farm Campus on Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for the Equine and Agribusiness Educational Field Day! This fun, information-packed event is your chance to learn firsthand about these programs and explore all that Vintage Farm has to offer.

Get information about the Equine Studies and Agribusiness programs
Hear presentations from CF alumni
Watch demonstrations from current CF students
Take a tour of the farm

Vintage Farm is located at 4020 S.E. 3rd Ave. (Rt 475). We hope to see you there!

Information Session for B.A.S. in Business and Organizational Management
2022-04-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Join us Monday, April 11, at 5:30 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center to learn all about the options for earning a B.A.S. degree from CF! Hear from advisors, administrators and faculty about bachelor’s degree specializations in Accounting, Agribusiness, Equine Studies, Management Information Systems, Health Care Management, Public Safety Administration, and Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Find out about program design, affordability and the admissions process.

Administrative Professionals Event
2022-04-22 08:00 - 12:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Celebrate the professionals who make offices work at the third annual Administrative Professionals Event on Friday, April 22, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Klein Conference Center at the Ocala Campus Ewers Century Center. Hear from our keynote speaker and attend breakout sessions on:

Social Media for Business
Effective Business Writing
Computer Security and Troubleshooting
Event Planning

This event’s keynote speaker is Justin Garner, Director of Hotel and Hospitality Operations at the World Equestrian Center.
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, gifts and more! The cost to attend is $35.
Standard registration for this event is now closed. If you would like to attend, contact Bonnie Hays at haysb@cf.edu.
This event is sponsored by Campus USA.

Virtual Information Session for B.A.S. in Business and Organizational Management
2022-06-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-07-13 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-09-12 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.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.

STEMCon
2022-06-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
Students in 3rd-8th grades and their families are invited to STEMCon — a celebration and exploration of sciences, technology, engineering and math. This year’s STEMCon will be held virtually over Zoom. Join us Thursday, June 16, from 6-8 p.m. for fun STEM demonstrations.
At the event, learn about:

Science – Cook Show
Technology – Stirling Engine & Programming Challenge
Engineering – Model Rocketry Build Event
Math – Trivia Games, Problem Solving Games, Escape Games, Treasure Quests

Register here to secure your spot! The RSVP deadline is Thursday, June 9.

Friday Talks: Rebranding Tips
2022-07-29 08:15 - 10:30 | Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL, 34475
The Friday Talks Business Advancement Series, a program of the Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership and the College of Central Florida, will feature Loretta Shaffer, CPM, CDME, on July 29, presenting “What Goes Into a Brand Revolution?”
Shaffer is the tourism development director for Ocala/Marion County. She will share elements of the multi-faceted process to revolutionize the Ocala/Marion County Visitors & Convention Bureau. Learn about the important of research, community input, creative development of tagline and logo, and testing to ensure that branding resonates with community members and visitors.
Attend in person at CF Hampton Center or Facebook Live at Facebook.com/OcalaCEP.
Continental breakfast at 8:15 a.m. Presentation starts at 8:30 a.m. RSVP to Andrea@OcalaCEP.com.
For more information about the Ocala CEP, visit ocalacep.com.

Friday Talks: Career Services and College Connections
2022-08-26 08:15 - 10:30 | Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL, 34475
The Friday Talks Business Advancement Series, a program of the Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership and the College of Central Florida, will feature Bonnie Hays, Manager of Work Readiness at CF, on Aug. 26, presenting “Career Services and College Connections: New Opportunities”.
Our evolving economic landscape offers expanded opportunities for CF to connect with the business community.
This presentation highlights ways employers can connect with students at CF, including GradCast and Handshake, two new web-based platforms that provide a direct connection between businesses, students and alumni. We’ll also offer information about internships, career fairs and classroom presentations.
Attend in person at CF Hampton Center or Facebook Live at Facebook.com/OcalaCEP.
Continental breakfast at 8:15 a.m. Presentation starts at 8:30 a.m. RSVP to Andrea@OcalaCEP.com.
For more information about the Ocala CEP, visit ocalacep.com.

Career Chat – Criminal Justice and Public Safety Administration
2022-09-21 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Join us for an upcoming Career Chat webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Hosted by Kelli Mills, Criminal Justice Program Manager, at the College of Central Florida.
Join us for this webinar and discover how CF can get you started with the skills you need to succeed in the important field of Criminal Justice and Public Safety Administration.
The Department of Juvenile Justice, U.S. Probation and U.S. Capitol Police will participate to help you learn more about exciting job and internship opportunities in this fast paced industry.
CF’s Career Chats focus on high-skill, high-wage jobs that are in-demand in our region…preparing students now for the Jobs of the Future.

Friday Talks: AI, IOT and Other Tech Trends in Business and Beyond
2022-10-07 08:15 - 10:30 | Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL, 34475
The Friday Talks Business Advancement Series, a program of the Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership and the College of Central Florida, will feature Amy Osborne, Professor of Computer Information Technology at CF, on Oct. 7, presenting “AI, IOT and Other Tech Trends in Business and Beyond”.
The rapid pace of technology continues to change how we work, live and play. Staying ahead of the curve is essential for today’s businesses and tomorrow’s workforce. As applications for AI boom across industry and innovative tech appears in new areas of our lives, it is clear that these technologies will continue to grow in fascinating and unexpected directions, leaving many to wonder what is next and what the implications are for the future.
Attend in person at CF Hampton Center or Facebook Live at Facebook.com/OcalaCEP.
Continental breakfast at 8:15 a.m. Presentation starts at 8:30 a.m. RSVP to Andrea@OcalaCEP.com.
For more information about the Ocala CEP, visit ocalacep.com.

Entrepreneurship Academy Information Session
2022-10-12 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-10-19 12:30 - 13:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
A limited number of students will be accepted into the College of Central Florida Entrepreneurship Academy’s inaugural cohort, which will begin classes in Spring 2023. Interested students should plan to attend one of two information sessions in October: Wednesday, Oct. 12, 5 p.m., at the Ewers Century Center, Room 107, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala, or Wednesday, Oct. 19, 12:30 p.m., at the Ewers Century Center, Room 101.
The CF Entrepreneurship Academy is an innovative program developed in partnership with Chick-fil-A of Ocala that will give students a new option for training to become business community leaders. CF students selected for the academy will receive two semesters of instruction in entrepreneurship-focused courses, including Principles of Management, Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Opportunities, and Small Business Management, which lead to a Business Entrepreneurship College Credit Certificate. Each course will be complemented with hands-on experiential activities organized by Chick-fil-A of Ocala leadership.
For more information, visit CF.edu/entrepreneurshipacademy.

Information Session for B.A.S. in Business and Organizational Management
2022-10-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Online

Solar System Model Reception
2022-10-26 10:30 - 12:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
On Wednesday, Oct. 26, the public is invited to an opening reception from 10:30 am.-12:30 p.m. at Building 20 at the Ocala Campus. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the 13 stanchions that represent planets from the sun all the way to the dwarf planet Pluto.
“It has been a long time coming, but we can finally say that the Voyage project is placed on the Ocala Campus,” said Brian Holloway, a CF student and president of the Kappa Nu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society. “Our goal with this project is to instill enthusiasm and awareness of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) programs while also providing an opportunity for our students and the community to walk a 1 to 10-billion scale model of our solar system. Each of the 13 stanchions contains information pertaining to where you are in the solar system at that point of your walk.”
This model was brought to the College of Central Florida for permanent display by the Kappa Nu chapter of Phi Theta Kappa with assistance from the CF Foundation in honor of Mrs. Charlotte Rosenberg, Ocala Municipal Art Commission, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and Renaissance Printing.

Meet and Greet with R+L Global Logistics
2022-10-26 17:00 - 17:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Join us for a Meet and Greet with representatives from R+L Global Logistics on Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 5-5:30 p.m. in the Ewers Centry Center, room 107, at the Ocala Campus.
R+L Global Logistics is proud to be community partners with the College of Central Florida and committed to hiring CF graduates. They have been on the ground floor of the logistics and supply chain growth in Marion County, with 13 years as an industry leader.
R+L Global Logistics is the leading provider for transportation services and logistics solutions with locations throughout the United States. This event provides an opportunity to talk to recruiters, learn about the company, and find out about job and internship opportunities in a variety of areas like Finance & Accounting, Human Resources, Carrier Relations, Warehousing, and more.
R+L Global Logistics offers on-the-job training and does not require experience in logistics to get started.
Free pizza will be provided.

Finance and Economic Seminar: Personal Finance
2022-11-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
CF is hosting a FREE seminar to help college students, the community and local businesses learn more about personal finance and business economics. Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 6-8 p.m. at the Ewers Century Center to hear from these business professionals:

“Foundations of Investing” with Marc Stalvey, financial advisor with Edwards Jones Investments
“Understanding Credit and Credit Scores” with Carrie Drake, service center manager at Campus USA
“The Basics of Financial Responsibility” with Jeromy Williams, owner of Chick-fil-A Ocala

This event is sponsored by CampusUSA.

Finance and Economics Seminar: Economics
2022-11-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
CF is proudly hosting a FREE seminar to help college students, the community and local businesses learn more about personal finance and business economics.
This seminar will take place on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 6-8 p.m. at the Ewers Century Center.
Come and hear from Sean Snaith, Ph.D., the director of the Institute for Economic Forecasting at the University of Central Florida, about “Perspectives on Sustainability and Adaptability of Business in the Post COVID-19 Era.”
This is event is sponsored by CampusUSA Credit Union.

MEGA Monday: B.A.S. in Business and Organizational Management
2022-11-14 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 for an exciting MEGA Monday event!
At this MEGA Monday, you can 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.
Free lunch will be provided to attendees. To ensure we have enough refreshments, please RSVP below.

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