Looking for your next career? Look to Central Florida!
When most people think of Central Florida, what comes to mind are the world-famous theme parks and attractions such as Walt Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal Studios. Yes, Central Florida is famous for wonderful vacations, but that’s just the start.
This five-county area including Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake and Sumter Counties, is a rapidly growing region containing small rural communities and internationally recognized urban areas; multinational companies and numerous small businesses; and citizens that have lived in Central Florida for generations and those that arrived in the last few days. Over the last 30 years, the area has changed from a tourist- and agricultural-focused economy to one that is a leader in professional services and technology.
The three largest industrial sectors are currently: trade, transportation and utilities; leisure and hospitality; and professional and business services. The professional and business services sector is forecasted to experience the most rapid growth among sectors, adding more than 5,700 jobs per year, a growth rate of 3.5 percent. The construction and education and health services sectors are also exhibiting strong growth.
Total employment in the Central Florida region is expected to grow approximately 23,000 jobs per year through 2013. In fact, every week more than 1,400 new jobs are created and nearly 4,000 new hires are made.
So, what are you waiting for? You are invited to discover the possibilities in Central Florida with the WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA Virtual Job Fair. Visit the fair, 24-hours a day, at http://virtualjobfair.workforcecentralflorida.com during the week of September 20 – September 24 to find your perfect job.