Central Florida Job Fair

Meet your next employer at the

Central Florida’s Job Fair

“Hundreds of upper, mid, and entry level career openings in all types of Central Florida Industries as well as job seeker and educational resources on hand to assist you with your job search!”

Hosted by: Central Florida Employment Council / Christian HELP

November 10, 2010 • 12Noon - 4:00pm

Central Florida Fair Expo Park • 4603 W Colonial Dr., Orlando

(located on W. Colonial Dr. (SR 50) between Kirkman Rd. & John Young Parkway)

Attire: Professional / Business Required

Open to all Central Florida Job Seekers. Free Admission & Parking. Register online by visiting

http://www.cfec.org/ to ensure quicker entry to this event, view job fair tips, research companies, get directions, or to search Central Florida’s Online Job Board. PROFESSIONAL/BUSINESS ATTIRE IS REQUIRED; bring some copies of your résumé, no children admitted. Questions? Call Christian HELP at 407-834-4022. Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/CFECorg

Job fairs give you face to face contact with companies who are hiring. They are also a great way for Job Seekers to network with key people in the local employment community. You never know who you will meet and how soon it will lead to employment. Our Job Fairs help keep the human element in anyone’s job search!

 

First Time Homebuyer Classes

First-time Homebuyer Classes

A Home of Your Own is a first-time homebuyer class open to all individuals interested in buying a home. If you are seeking to apply for the Osceola County S.H.I.P. Downpayment Assistance program or Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), this class is a pre-requisite to qualifying for assistance. All applicants, co-signers and spouses will need to receive a class certificate. 

2010 A Home of Your Own Class Schedule

All classes are offered as a 4-part series from 6:00pm - 9:00pm unless otherwise specified.*  The cost of the class is $5.00.** To Receive a class certificate, YOU MUST ATTEND ALL 4 CLASSES. There are NO EXCUSED absences or exceptions made.

 

October 5, 12, 19, 26

Online & In-person Registration begins September 7 at 8:00 am

October 5, 12, 19, 26 (Spanish only) **new dates**

Online & In-person Registration begins September 7 at 8:00 am

Please Note: This class does not guarantee that you will be eligible to receive funds towards purchasing a home, but rather helps you meet one of the requirements to apply for NSP.

Class Registation

There are 2 ways to register:

1. In-person Registration - UF/IFAS Osceola County Extension Services, 1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee, 34744. Our office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please do not come until the day specified for registration.
2. Online Registration,Click Here for more information.

Registration for this class fills up quickly!

* The Osceola County Extension Services reserves the right to change dates/time at any time.

** Additional fees are charged for online registration. Click here for more information.

For more information, please call (321) 697-3000.

University of Florida IFAS Extension October Calendar of Events

Osceola County Events Calendar - 2010

For persons requiring special accommodations, please contact the respective Faculty Agent at (321) 697-3000 (voice) or at the Osceola County Extension Office, 1921 Kissimmee Valley Ln, Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, FL 34744. Please contact the Extension Office at least five working days prior to the program so that proper consideration may be given to the request.

For more information about the Osceola's County Extension Service's programs, please contact the Osceola County Extension Office at 321/697-3000 (Voice), 321/697-3010 (FAX)

Unless otherwise noted, programs are held at the Osceola County Extension Office.

October   2010

SAVE MONEY ON YOUR ELECTRIC BILL

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park

1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee

Located at Bill Beck Blvd.  US 192.

Registration required. Call 321-697-3000 or register at http://saveonelectric.eventbright.com    

Learn no cost, low cost and some cost actions to save money every month on your electric bill at home.  Find out about the Osceola Energy Initiative (OEI) and other incentives to lower cost of energy saving options.

PLANNING AND TEACHING SKILL DEVELOPMENT AS A 4-H CLUB

PROJECT LEADER

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park

1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee

Located at Bill Beck Blvd.  US 192.

Registration required. Call 321-697-3000.

 Do you have a special skill to share? Are you interested in teaching a young person about photography, fishing, gardening, sewing, woodworking or another of the 67 different 4-H project areas? In this training you will learn how to share your skills and interests as a 4-H Project Leader.

SAVE MONEY ON YOUR ELECTRIC BILL

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

9:00 am - noon

Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park

1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee

Located at Bill Beck Blvd.  US 192.

Registration required. Call 321-697-3000 or register at http://saveonelectric.eventbright.com

Learn no cost, low cost and some cost actions to save money every month on your electric bill at home.  Find out about the Osceola Energy Initiative (OEI) and other incentives to lower cost of energy saving options.

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY

Thursday, October 7, 2010

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park

1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee

Located at Bill Beck Blvd. & US 192.

Registration required.  Call 321-697-3000.

Stop wondering where money went and letting it control you. Instead establish financial goals, discover your financial potential and develop a plan to make your money work for you.

HOME CITRUS CULTURE

Thursday, October 7, 2010

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park

1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee

Located at Bill Beck Blvd. & US 192.

Registration required.  Call 321-697-3000.

Learn how to care for your backyard citrus.  Topics include variety selection, maintenance, and pest management.

NATURE WALK AT HARMONY

Friday, October 8, 2010

9:00 am

To register please call Bill Fife or Liza Lantz at 407-891-2606

Meet at Sales & Information Gallery

3500 Harmony Square Drive West

If you enjoy the out of doors, like sharing adventures with others and learning about nature, wildlife and our local surroundings then join us on a Guided Woods Walk! 

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS - SMALL FARMS

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Price Discovery, Accountability, Basic Merchandising

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park

1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee

Located at Bill Beck Blvd. & US 192.

Registration required.  Call 321-697-3000.

Live video trainings on topics relevant to growing your small farm business.

WOODS WALK - LAKE LIZZIE SOUTH LOOP

Friday, October 15, 2010

9:00 am – noon

Registration required.  Call 321-697-3000.

If you enjoy the out of doors, like sharing adventures with others and learning about nature, wildlife and our local surroundings then join us on a Guided Woods Walk! 

HOME CITRUS CULTURE

Thursday, October 18, 2010

10:00 am – 11:30 am

Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park

1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee

Located at Bill Beck Blvd. & US 192.

Registration required.  Call 321-697-3000.

Learn how to care for your backyard citrus.  Topics include variety selection, maintenance, and pest management.

SAVE ON YOUR ELECTRIC BILL

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park

1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee

Located at Bill Beck Blvd.  US 192.

Registration required. Call 321-697-3000 or register at http://saveonelectric.eventbright.com

Learn no cost, low cost and some cost actions to save money every month on your electric bill at home.  Find out about the Osceola Energy Initiative (OEI) and other incentives to lower cost of energy saving options.

SAVE ON YOUR ELECTRIC BILL

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Save Money on Your Electric Bill

9:00 am - noon

Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park

1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee

Located at Bill Beck Blvd.  US 192.

Registration required. Call 321-697-3000 or register at http://saveonelectric.eventbright.com

Learn no cost, low cost and some cost actions to save money every month on your electric bill at home.  Find out about the Osceola Energy Initiative (OEI) and other incentives to lower cost of energy saving options.

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park

1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee

Located at Bill Beck Blvd. & US 192.

Registration required.  Call 321-697-3000.

Stop wondering where money went and letting it control you. Instead establish financial goals, discover your financial potential and develop a plan to make your money work for you.

HOMEOWNER IRRIGATION WORKSHOP

Thursday, October 21, 2010

10:00 am - noon

Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park

1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee

Located at Bill Beck Blvd.  US 192.

Registration is required call 407-944-5000 or http://www.tohowater.com/events.aspx

Learn to: Save on your water bill, operate your irrigation controller, keep your landscape healthy, check your system for leaks.

THE ART OF SELLING - SMALL FARMS

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park

1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee

Located at Bill Beck Blvd. & US 192.

Registration required.  Call 321-697-3000.

Live video trainings on topics relevant to growing your small farm business.

CHOLESTEROL & FAT CONTROL

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Cholesterol & Fat Control

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park

1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee

Located at Bill Beck Blvd. & US 192.

Registration required.  Call 321-697-3000.

Learn the facts and methods to control your diet and work to lower your cholesterol & fat intake.

MASTER GARDENER FALL PLANT SALE

Friday & Saturday, October 29 & 30, 2010

9:00 am – 2:00 pm

KVLS Building, Osceola Heritage Park

1911 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee

Located at Bill Beck Blvd. & US 192.

Annual, perennials, herbs, landscape plants, plus Melaleuca mulch.  Proceeds benefit the Master Gardener’s educational programming and scholarship fund. 

Helping Others Make the Effort- Residential Program

HOME has several openings in its transitional housing program for single homeless moms (age 21+). Basic eligibility criteria include:

• Single mother with custody of minor children
• Homeless, including motel or overcrowded situation
  
• Employed or employable (with no major barriers to employment)
  
• No active domestic violence, substance abuse, or severe mental health issues
• No recent/serious criminal history
• Currently accessing or willing to access mainstream benefits
  

The program itself is a 6-12 month housing program with intensive life skills and case management. We can accept teenagers but can NOT provide same day (emergency) shelter. Clients should call (407) 932-0413 for an initial intake. No agency referral form is required and we do not accept walk-ins.

Mentors Opening Doors Enriching Lives (MODEL)

M.O.D.E.L.

Mentors Opening Doors Enriching Lives

　

Do you want to make a difference in the life of a child?

　

If so, we would like to tell you about a fulfilling volunteer opportunity offered by Children's Home Society of Florida:
　
The CHS MODEL mentoring program is a one-to-one community-based mentoring program for children who have a parent/caregiver incarcerated in a federal or state prison. Each youth is matched with a mentor who can provide guidance and support to help each child develop to their fullest potential.

Spend regular and consistent time per month with a child going to the library, a park, movies, arts and crafts, museums, bowling, or other fun and inspiring activities! Each youth is matched with a trained adult mentor with the goal of building trust and communication that will help the child perform better in school, have stronger family relationships, and be more equipped to avoid negative activities or peer relationships.

Mentors need to be 21 years of age or older, complete an application, interview and background screening, attend an orientation session, and commit to spending regular and consistent time per month with a mentee for one year. Mentors should possess: 

• Ability to communicate with youth openly and non-judgmentally. 
• Ability to listen and establish a relationship based on respect.
• Practical problem-solving skills and to suggest options and alternatives.

For YOUTH, The MODEL Mentoring program attempts to break the cycle of incarceration by matching a child with an adult that can provide friendship, unconditional support, new experiences, and subsequently more choices for the future.
Youth ages 4-18, who reside in Osceola, Seminole, or Orange Counties, and have at least one parent or a parental figure incarcerated in a state or Federal prison at the time of the referral, are eligible for this program. To clarify also, if the incarcerated parent is serving time for a state or Federal crime, but is being housed in a local jail, then that child still qualifies.

If you are interested in becoming a mentor or have a child that may benefit, please contact Children’s Home Society of Florida's MODEL Mentoring Program at 321.397.3000 or you may also check out our website at http://www.chsfl.org/mentoring.php


Sincerely,

The MODEL Mentoring Team!

 

New Phone Number for Energy Assistance

New LIHEAP phone number 407-933-9540.

The Osceola Council on Aging's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has a new direct phone number. Skip the main number menu and go directly to the energy assistance department by dialing 407-933-9540. You can still call the main number (407-846-8532) to access assistance however using the direct number is easier and more convenient.
We will be taking calls this Tuesday 10/5/2010 starting a 2pm. Osceola residents needing utility assistance must call to be screened for eligibility. Osceola County residents household income can not exceed 150% of poverty.

Poverty Income Guidelines (150%)
1 Person $16,245.

2 Persons $21,855.

3 Persons $27,465.

4 Persons $33,075.

5 Persons $38,685.

6 Persons $44,295.

7 Persons $49,905.

8 Persons $55,515

Applicants who fall within one or more of the three vulnerable population guidelines will be considered “most in need” and will be given priority to be served. Applicants who do not fit within the “vulnerable population” guidelines will be served after, if appointments are available.

Criteria for vulnerable population:

• 60 years of age or older
• Disabled (must be recieving disability)
• Families with children age 12 yrs old and under

http://www.osceolagenerations.org/