FAIRWINDS Foundation Announces Recipients of 2024 Grants
ORLANDO, FL (March 5, 2025) – FAIRWINDS Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that serves as the philanthropic arm of FAIRWINDS Credit Union, today announced the recipients of its 2024 grants at a breakfast event held at Full Sail Live attended by community leaders and fifteen organizations embodying the Foundation’s core purpose of improving lives through financial well-being. The nonprofit organization also named its 2024 FAIRWINDS Foundation Community Unsung Hero recipient is Ana L. Cruz. City
Seminole County Chamber’s Support for Local Funding Appropriations
Every year, communities across Florida depend on funding from the Florida Legislature to help so many facets of our state. The impact of appropriations on local non-profits, government and other entities is significant.Over the past few weeks, the Seminole County Chamber looked for ways to ensure the members of the chamber can find funding to meet their critical missions. As such, the Seminole County Chamber encourages state legislators to push for the following appropriation requests and for Governor Ron
More Than 20 Companies Hiring At The Annual “Paychecks For Patriots” Job Fair Dedicated To Veterans
CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF) is hosting the 11th Annual Paychecks for Patriots job fair dedicated to addressing the employment needs of service members and Veterans in Central Florida. The annual event is dedicated to supporting Veterans and their loved ones to connect with jobs with local employers and receive information about resources available in the community. Participating companies include Disney Military, Amazon, Addition Financial, Community Health Centers, Desoto Group, OMNI Hotel and
CareerSource Central Florida empowers HR professionals with Addiction Awareness in the Workplace training
CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF), in partnership with ICARE International Center for Addiction and Recovery Education, GOSHRM – Greater Orlando Society for Human Resource Management, and Project Opioid Central Florida, is hosting a complimentary virtual training for Addiction Awareness in the Workplace dedicated to Human Resources professionals. In 2021, CSCF launched Fostering Opioid Recovery Through Training and Employment (FORTE) to provide career and business services that strengthen and empower
Embrace Families Takes Youth in Foster Care on Florida College Road Trip
Nine local teenagers in foster care are working on their college plans after taking a summer road trip across Florida. Embrace Families, Central Florida’s leading nonprofit child welfare agency, organized a week-long trip for a group of rising sophomores, juniors and seniors to visit eight Florida universities. Not only did the experience give the teens a sense of what college is like, where they may want to go and what to study, but it also ensured they aren’t missing out on a traditional rite of
Upcoming Leaders Supporting the Workforce Affected by Addiction
CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF), in partnership with ICARE International Center for Addiction and Recovery Education, GOSHRM – Greater Orlando Society for Human Resource Management, and Project Opioid Central Florida, is hosting a complimentary training titled “Leaders Supporting the Workforce Affected by Addiction.” In 2020, CSCF launched Fostering Opioid Recovery Through Training and Employment (FORTE) to provide career and business services that strengthen and empower Central Floridians with
CareerSource Central Florida to host Apprenticeship Workshop for Employers
Has your business considered starting an apprenticeship program? Apprenticeships are a proven work-based learning model that helps train your workforce by learning new skills while working and helping your business prepare for future needs and growth. Apprenticeships can occur across all industries, including health, manufacturing, information technology, business, and more. An established apprenticeship can help reduce turnover rates, increase productivity, lower the cost of recruitment, and increase