Orange County is expanding employment opportunities through a partnership with First Step Staffing, Inc. to support individuals most in need, including veterans, homeless, and those formerly incarcerated.
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners approved a $750,000 workforce partnership with First Step Staffing. This initiative aims to expand employment opportunities within Orange County Government for veterans, individuals experiencing homelessness, and those with prior incarceration.
According to First Step Staffing, a job is much more than a paycheck. The nonprofit staffing agency develops workforce talent to meet the needs of local businesses. Known for its reliability, First Step Staffing partners with more than 200 employers across seven states.
“Our goal is to provide economic opportunities and a path to self-sufficiency for residents who are especially vulnerable to homelessness, financial instability, and employment barriers,” said Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings. “This initiative will support our efforts to reduce unemployment and homelessness across the County.”
Employment opportunities will cover a wide range of fields and vocations in various Orange County departments and divisions. The partnership with First Step Staffing, Inc. will be facilitated through the County’s Mental Health and Homelessness Division, a part of the Community and Family Services Department.
Here is a digital flier providing more information about the program:
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Orange County Government in Central Florida includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation’s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members currently make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide.
