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Arlene forms as first tropical storm of the season. Here’s what to expect

Tropical Depression 2 has become Tropical Storm Arlene as it continues to linger off Florida in the Gulf of Mexico.

A rip current statement in effect for Coastal Flagler Region

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UK telecom company BT plans to shed up to 55,000 jobs, replace some with AI

U.K. telecom company BT Group plans to shed up to 55,000 jobs by the end of the decade and replace some of them with artificial intelligence.

Brightline hiring over 170 in Orlando for new train station at airport. Here’s how much the jobs pay

Brightline is hiring more than 170 positions in Orlando for its new station at Orlando International Airport.

International workers break English barrier with help from UCF program

Gloria Palacio with UCF Global was teaching a class full of Rosen Hotels and Resorts employees how to greet visitors in English.The class is part of a free program that helps workers better communicate while on the job.

Osceola County School District continues to struggle with bus driver shortage

Ivonne brown takes pride in being a school bus driver for Osceola County’s School District.

Disney starts 2nd round of layoffs across theme parks, ESPN

The Walt Disney Co. will be laying off several thousand employees this week, a second round of cuts.

New initiative unveiled for aspiring mechanics to help with industry-wide shortage

The effort hopes to help low-income students obtain a two-year certification program in Arizona, Georgia, Illinois and Texas.

Walmart to cut 400 jobs at distribution center in Davenport

Walmart has announced that 400 employees at its distribution center in Polk County will be affected in a “reduction in force,” according to a letter from the company to Florida officials.

Disney to begin laying off employees this week, according to Iger memo

Disney’s CEO announced Monday that phase one of a three-phase plan to lay off thousands of Disney workers would begin this week.

What’s the latest with U.S. job market? Recent stats might surprise you

Here are recently released statistics in four categories.

Should corporations adopt a 4-day workweek? We asked you, and here’s what you said

According to responses we’ve gotten to the idea, many are receptive to a four-day workweek.

Universal Orlando looking to hire 2,500 new team members

Universal is hiring 2,000 new team members ahead of Halloween Horror Nights.

WATCH: ‘Solutionaries: What’s Working (and who isn’t)’ | Experts discuss workplace solutions

Our Solutionaries team has scoured the country for solutions to help employees, employers, companies and unions move forward... together!

Drive ‘em nuts: Planters hires drivers for iconic NUTmobile

Believe it or nut, Hormel Foods – the maker of the Planters brand – announced they are seeking college graduates for a “once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity” driving Mr. Peanut across the county in the company’s NUTmobile.

Daytona International Speedway hosts hiring event ahead of 2023 races

Daytona International Speedway officials announced they are hosting three hiring events in advance of the 61st Rolex 24 at Daytona.

Winter Park to host ‘Paychecks for Patriots’ job fair for veterans and their spouses

CareerSource Central Florida is hosting its 10th annual “Paychecks for Patriots” job fair for veterans and their partners in Winter Park on Thursday.

App helps veterans find work in Orlando area

Instawork connects local veterans and workers with flexible jobs.

‘Paychecks for Patriots’ career fair to connect veterans with job opportunities

More than 40 companies hiring at November 9 event

Help Wanted: American ironworkers recruiting next generation

It's one of dozens of union locals that has launched a recruiting blitz to bring in "unrepresented" journeymen and offer paid apprenticeships to the potential next generation of skilled welders.

What is ‘quiet quitting?’ ‘Quiet firing?’ How workers and employers can address burnout in the workplace

You don't have to go far to find workers who are burned out, fed up and looking for a new job.

With more working remote, companies tweak in-office culture to recruit new workers

Thanks to the pandemic, technology and just trends, traditional office life is becoming less appealing.

Osceola County Schools hosts job fair for positions across multiple departments

The Osceola County School District will host a job fair to fill multiple positions across different district departments.

WATCH: ‘Solutionaries: What’s Working (and who isn’t)’ | Experts discuss workplace solutions

Our Solutionaries team has scoured the country for solutions to help employees, employers, companies and unions move forward... together!

Florida clears way for jobless benefits after Hurricane Ian

State officials have taken steps to make it easier for people in areas affected by Hurricane Ian to receive unemployment benefits, as recovery efforts from the massive storm continued Monday and the death toll mounted.

Need a job? Universal Orlando Resort has more than 2,500 positions available

As the holiday season gets closer, Universal Orlando Resort is looking to hire more than 2,500 new team members across the entire theme park.

Help wanted: Orlando ironworkers recruiting next generation

Ironworkers Local 808 in Orlando has launched a recruiting blitz to bring in “unrepresented” journeymen and offer paid apprenticeships for the next generation of skilled welders.

Get paid to sleep? Company hiring professional nappers

Thinking about getting a new job? You should sleep on it. Literally.

Osceola County still seeking bus drivers as start of school approaches

The first day of school in Osceola County is two weeks away and the district is still in need of bus drivers.

Looking for a summer job? Don’t fall for employment schemes

Students are being alerted of summer employment scams as con artists are using summer jobs online, according to a news release from the Florida Attorney General’s Office.

Volusia schools need to fill hundreds of positions ahead of new year

Volusia County Schools held its Summer 2022 Job Fair this week as the district seeks to fill hundreds of positions ahead of the school year.

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How to make sure you’re ready for that big job interview

Applying for a job is easy, but anyone will tell you that the interview is the hard part.

Job fair seeks bus drivers, teachers as school could begin with shortage, Osceola district says

A job fair will seek to hire more bus drivers for the Osceola County School District as district officials say the school year is on track to start with a shortage.

Orange County schools hosts 7 job fairs in search of bus drivers

Orange County Public Schools needs 100 bus drivers and 20 mechanics, and they are willing to pay.

Orange County jail to host resource fair for released inmates, homeless population

Orange County Corrections is set to host a Community Resource Fair next week to raise awareness and provide resources for recently released inmates and those who are homeless.

Daytona Beach police, fire departments to boost pay, incentives

The police department currently has 41 vacancies. Part of city leaders’ plan to fix that are raises starting in July and some proposed incentives that will also go to vote next month.

Transportation services, sheriff’s office among employers hiring in Seminole County

Over a dozen companies handed out applications and even did on-the-spot interviews, including Seminole County Public Schools Transportation Services.

US job openings decline from record level but remain high

The white-hot demand for U.S. workers cooled a bit in April, though the number of unfilled jobs remains high and companies are still desperate to hire more people.

Boeing to host career event in Titusville on Wednesday

The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hyatt Place Hotel located on 6299 Riverfront Boulevard.

Hiring incentives boosted for preschool teachers in Volusia, Flagler counties

It’s to the point the educators estimate about 1,500 children are on waiting lists, stuck at home because there are just not enough teachers for the classes.

New Walmart program to turn college grads to managers, promises $200K salary

Walmart is trying out a new program called "College 2 Career."

‘The Great Hire’ organizers kick off series of local job fairs in Parramore

Dozens of companies came together Friday to bring job opportunities to people in Parramore and surrounding communities.

This major city is producing more garbage, but there are fewer sanitation workers to do the job

As communities continue to grow, so does the amount of garbage. But cities and companies are struggling to keep workers willing to do these "dirty" jobs.

Florida unemployment numbers dip slightly as service industry struggles to fill openings

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity released numbers Friday, predicting Florida’s unemployment rate for March is 3.2%. The state said that number is 2% lower than one year ago.

🔓‘Don’t give up:’ Central Florida food bank also provides free culinary program

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida not only provides meals for families facing financial struggles, but offers a free culinary training program to help adults find work.

Students claim lack of instruction at popular Orange County cosmetology school

The school is the Be Aveda Institute in Winter Park, which is affiliated with the parent company Aveda.

Tell us: How is inflation affecting your life?

Inflation is a word that fills many with dread. A recent Harris Poll found that 55% of Americans are worried about inflation and what it will do to their cost of living.

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3 ways the ‘great resignation’ has affected how employers hire people

Whether it’s people retiring earlier than expected or changing careers, it’s left a plethora of jobs available for employers to fill.

Strong job growth points to COVID's fading grip on economy

In a buoyant sign for the U.S. economy, businesses stepped up their hiring last month.

Target seeks to entice workers with pay of up to $24 an hour

Workers at Target stores and distribution centers in places like New York, where competition for finding and hiring staff is the fiercest, could see starting wages as high as $24 an hour this year.

The Weekly: Orange Tech preparing students for careers in high demand

Career and technical education used to be thought of in a very narrow way: an alternative to high schoolers who weren’t going to college.

Weekly US jobless claims up, but remain historically low

Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose last week, but remain near historically low levels, reflecting relatively few layoffs across the economy.

‘We are trying everything:’ Osceola schools holds job fair as it continues to see bus driver shortage

There’s currently a shortage of about 30 bus drivers, which means some students have experienced delays getting to and from school, according to the district.

Wholesale inflation surges 9.7% from year ago

Wholesale inflation in the United States surged again last month, rising 9.7% from a year earlier in a sign that price pressures remain high at all levels of the economy.

Imposters offer Florida woman $40 hourly job working from home

The Florida woman told News 6 she was first contacted by text to provide basic information that led to the job offer complete with a salary of $40.25 an hour.

US economy defies omicron and adds 467,000 jobs in January

In a surprising burst of hiring, America’s employers added 467,000 jobs in January in a sign of the economy’s resilience even in the face of a wave of omicron infections last month.

Department of Children and Families to host job fair for roles across Central Florida

The Department of Children and Families is hosting a hiring event in Ocala to fill roles all across Central Florida.

Orange County hosting job fair to hire utilities workers

Orange County is hosting a job fair to hire everyone from entry-level to experienced workers for roles in its utilities department.

Osceola schools hosts bus driver job fair as shortage continues

Osceola County Schools needs nearly 40 new bus drivers to handle regular routes.

A record 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in November

A record 4.5 million American workers quit their jobs in November, a sign of confidence and more evidence that the U.S. job market is bouncing back strongly from last year’s coronavirus recession.

Forecast: Florida job growth will outpace nation next year

Job growth in Florida will outpace the national economy, and unemployment will continue to decline in 2022, according to a new economic forecast for the Sunshine State.

Space Florida aims to bring 2,100 manufacturing jobs to Brevard County

Florida’s aerospace agency pushed forward with negotiations Tuesday to bring 2,100 spacecraft manufacturing jobs to Brevard County over the next three years.

Central Florida company offers 2 free homes as worker incentive

While many companies are offering bonuses or higher pay as a way to lure and keep workers, a central Florida business is offering a drawing for two brand new and mortgage-free houses.

Wholesale inflation jumps record 9.6% over past 12 months

Prices at the wholesale level surged by a record 9.6% in November from a year earlier, an indication of ongoing inflation pressures The Labor Department said that its producer price index, which measures inflation before it reaches consumer, rose 0.8% in November compared to October, the highest monthly reading since June.

US consumer inflation up 6.8% in past year, most since 1982

Prices for U.S. consumers jumped 6.8% in November compared with a year earlier as surging costs for food, energy, housing and other items left Americans enduring their highest annual inflation rate since 1982.

Disney to host job fair for various part-time, full-time positions

The company is hoping to fill a variety of part-time and full-time positions, including culinary, housekeeping, custodial and transportation roles.

US jobless claims drop 52-year low amid seasonal volatility

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits plunged last week to the lowest level in 52 years, more evidence that the U.S. job market is recovering from last year’s coronavirus recession.

New Amazon site to bring 1,000 jobs to Daytona Beach

A new Amazon fulfillment center is coming to Daytona Beach and city leaders said it’ll bring 1,000 jobs with it.

Local law enforcement agencies reveal successful recruitment tactics as applicant pool declines

Social unrest, negative headlines, COVID-19: those are just some of the things local sheriffs and chiefs listed when News 6 asked them about recruitment troubles.

Jobless claims in Florida close to pre-pandemic levels

Heading into Thanksgiving and the holiday shopping rush, Florida had its lowest four-week run of new unemployment claims since before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

US jobless claims hit 52-year low after seasonal adjustments

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits plummeted last week to the lowest level in more than half a century, another sign that the U.S. job market is rebounding rapidly from last year’s coronavirus recession.

Marion County schools to launch mobile hiring units to help ease bus driver shortage

Marion County Public School announced mobile hiring units to help hire bus drivers

Orange County school district forms new partnership to help students prepare for trade jobs

A new partnership is preparing Orange County Public School students for high-paying jobs in the construction industry.

For 2nd straight month, Americans quit jobs at a record pace

Americans quit their jobs at a record pace for the second straight month in September, while businesses and other employers continued to post a near-record number of available jobs.

US jobless claims drop to pandemic low of 267,000

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a new pandemic low 267,000 last week, another sign that the job market is recovering from last year’s sharp coronavirus downturn.

Orlando International Airport to host job fair for 160 restaurant positions

OIA, accompanied by travel dining company HMSHost, is hosting the hiring fair to fill these part-time and full-time jobs between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10 through Friday, Nov. 12.

Costco raises minimum wage to $17 an hour

This is the second time this year the retailer has hiked workers' pay.

Central Florida businesses feeling effects of ‘Great Resignation’ happening across US

Millions of Americans are quitting their jobs in what's being dubbed the "Great Resignation" by economists.

Orange County looking to fill dozens of positions in public works department

Orange County's Public Works Department held a job fair on Wednesday as part of an effort to fill dozens of open positions.

Americans quitting their jobs at record pace. Here’s what we know

One reason America’s employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.

Now hiring: Loews Hotels hoping to fill 700 roles ahead of holiday season

Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando Resort is looking to fill hundreds of positions ahead of the busy holiday travel season.

Laurene Powell Jobs to invest $3.5B in climate group

Philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs will invest $3.5 billion within the next 10 years to address the climate crisis.

CVS looking to fill 2,400 job openings in Central Florida

CVS Pharmacies is hosting a nationwide hiring event Friday, looking to fill open 25,000 positions including 2,400 in Central Florida.

Security system used for Florida unemployment infiltrated

ID.me, the security system used to verify the identification of Florida unemployment account holders, has been infiltrated via "social engineering."

We asked how you felt about returning to work. Here’s what you had to say.

We know it and you know it, too: The pandemic messed with a LOT of people’s jobs.

US unemployment claims rise after hitting pandemic low

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits moved up last week to 332,000 from a pandemic low, a sign that worsening COVID-19 infections may have slightly increased layoffs.

AdventHealth hosting career expo at Daytona International Speedway

It was a busy Tuesday morning inside the Daytona International Speedway, though there were no races.

Amazon hiring 125,000 at $18+ per hour

Amazon is looking to offer an average starting wage of more than $18 per hour to fill some transportation and fulfillment roles, with some of the positions receiving up to $22.50 hourly.

Orange County continues push to hire dozens of bus drivers

Orange County hosting another job fair on Monday, this time at Horizon High School in Winter Garden all to recruit bus drivers.

Fast hiring: UPS to hire 100,000, many in 30 minutes or less

Besides packages, UPS is promising to deliver something else fast: job offers.

US jobless claims reach a pandemic low as economy recovers

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 310,000, a pandemic low and a sign that the surge in COVID-19 cases caused by the delta variant has yet to lead to widespread layoffs.

‘We could use 20-25 drivers immediately:’ Marion County schools continue search for bus drivers

Marion County Public Schools continue the search for bus drivers and substitute bus drivers.

Sign-on bonuses: Orange County schools holds 1st of 3 job fair events this week

The Orange County Public School District says 278 people showed up to their first of three job fair events Wednesday as the district looks to hire about 150 cafeteria workers.

Orange County schools to offer $3,500 sign-on bonuses for hires at upcoming job fair

Orange County Public Schools is looking to fill about 150 positions next week at their three-day job fair hosted by Food and Nutrition Services, according to a release from OCPS.

Amway Center giving out free event tickets to job fair applicants

Amway Center and Camping World Stadium vendors are looking to fill part-time positions in security, ticketing, event staff, cleaning, parking and food and beverage.

Help wanted: Orlando International Airport hosts job fair

Orlando International Airport is hanging up the help wanted sign for dozens of roles.

Read, set, PIN reset! Florida DEO launches email updates for claimants

The Department of Economic Opportunity starts the first wave of PIN reset instructions to claimants stuck in the PIN reset loop.

500 CVS positions open in Orlando as company increases minimum wage

Employees at CVS will be starting at a new minimum wage rate in the next year, according to a press release.

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resort hosting 8 job fairs

The Walt Disney World resort is hiring for a variety of positions.

Daytona International Speedway hosts hiring events ahead of August races

The Daytona International Speedway is hosting one of five hiring events starting Thursday for the Wawa 250 and Coke Zero Sugar 400 races at the end of August.

Universal hiring 2,000 new team members ahead of Halloween Horror Nights

Universal hiring 2,000 new team members ahead of Halloween Horror Nights.

Osceola County seeks to fill more bus driver positions before school year kicks off

Osceola County is hosting a job fair to fill an additional 35 bus driver positions before the upcoming school year begins.

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