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Recruitment event held by CareerSource Polk - Tuesday, January 8th, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. CNC Cabinetry, 4501 Home Run Blvd., Davenport, is hiring for Assemblers, Office Assistant, Quality Control Checkers, and Warehouse Workers - all positions $8.25-$11.00/hour; High School Diploma or Equivalent; Must have experience with assembly of furniture/cabinets, etc.; Ability to problem solve; Ability to use power tools. Office Assistant - Knowledge of excel, typing, printing, scanning, and office software; Prepare orders to be picked; Must have organizational skills and attention to detail. Quality Control Checker - Repair minor damage with touch up kits; Make sure assembled cabinets comply with company standards; Able to count large quantities of items that are ready to be shipped. Warehouse Worker - Ability to frequently lift 50lbs; Load and unload trucks; Select items needed for customer orders. All positions require background checks.
Dr. H. Keith Wade elected to Webber International University Board of Trustees - At its annual meeting in New Orleans on Tuesday, December 11th 2018, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) elected Dr. H. Keith Wade to its Board of Trustees for a three year term ending in 2021. Wade is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Webber International University, headquartered in Babson Park, Florida. Click HERE for the press release.
Dr. Zakaria Razick, Hospitalist Medical Director and 2017-2018 Chief of Staff at Poinciana Medical Center, was recently named Medical Director of the Year for Alliance/Envision HealthCare. Dr. Razick was selected from a pool of more than 260 physicians, and was recognized for his key performance metrics, leadership skills and successes at Poinciana Medical Center. Dr. Razick also recently pioneered the Hospitalist Program at Poinciana's sister facility, Osceola Regional Medical Center.
Visit Central Florida and Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing (PCTSM) have a new Ambassador program. Certified Ambassadors of Tourism and Sports (CATS) is Visit Central Florida’s new innovative program to train locals and hospitality professional. This program is the first to unify visitor experience on a county wide level. Our goal for the CATS is to learn, experience and share Polk County and all it has to offer. CATS will influence and encourage visitors to enjoy Polk County. How to become a CATS? - Register. Attend a Training Session. Attend a Guided Tour. Explore and accumulate points. Utilize social media. Complete online modules. Become certified! Click HERE for more information. Click HERE for the flyer.
The Opportunity to win Two “Walt Disney Park Hopper” Passes - Make a small donation to Friends of the Haines City Public Library, Inc. for the chance to win two Walt Disney Park Hopper passes, valid until August 15, 2021, except for several “Christmas block-out” dates. The passes entitle the holder to entry at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. A two-dollar donation gets you one chance, a five-dollar donation gets you three. There is no limit on the size of the donation, and thus on the number of chances. Just complete the form available at the circulation desk at the Haines City Public Library now through Wednesday, January 16, or at the Friends book sale in the library lobby on Thursday, January 17 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. The winning entry will be drawn at the end of the Friends’ book sale at 2:00 pm. You need not be present to win.
A Call to all Military War Veterans! Vet Voices recruiting now! - Sessions begin Saturday, January 5, 2019! TheatreWorks Florida's highly acclaimed TheatreCares community outreach program,Vet Voices, is seeking new recruits for 2019! Military veterans, their families and caregivers are encouraged to join this incredible group of vets who have been working together for self awareness, self discovery and healing from the effects of war through theatre since July 2018. Specifically seeking combat veterans, but all are welcome.Join TheatreWorks happy family today! Click HERE for more information.
Central Florida Health Job Fair - Thursday, January 10th from 10 AM to 2 PM, Auburndale Civic Center, 115 West Park Street Auburndale, FL 33823 - Meet with some of the area’s top healthcare employers looking to fill medical services positions at the Central Florida Health Job Fair. If you are a dedicated, compassionate health care professional seeking a fulfilling career you are encouraged to attend this event. Several representatives from area technical and trade schools will also be available to discuss opportunities in the healthcare industry. Free Attendance; No Attendee Registration Required; Free Parking. Visit https://www.centralfloridamediagroup.com/central-florida-health-job-fair/ for more information.
Healthy Living Expo - Saturday, January 19, 2019, City of Lake Wales City Hall, 201 W Central Ave., Lake Wales, FL 33853; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free Admission, Health Screenings, Seminars by local physicians, food demos for healthy eating, health & craft vendors, door prizes, kid zone. For more information call Sandy 352-617-8788 or Gaynell 906-280-4473 or visit www.eventsbysg.com.
Lakeland Tarpons 2019 Schedule - Season Tickets are now on sale and start at just $50 for all 5 games at RP Funding Center. Click HERE to get your season tickets! Home Schedule: 5/11 vs Sarasota BigCats 7:05p; 5/18 vs Gulf Coast Fire 7:05p (Double Header Sarasota vs Manatee at 4:05p); 6/1 vs Manatee Neptunes 7:05p; 6/8 vs Gulf Coast Fire 7:05p; 7/20 A-League Playoff Double Header (4:05p & 7:05p); Click HERE to visit the Tarpons's website for more information on the team.