Related Resources

On-Campus Employment Resources

• Federal Work-Study Program
  This federally funded program provides part-time on-campus jobs for eligible LSSC students to enable them to earn part of their college expenses while gaining valuable experience.

• Human Resources
  Visit LSSC's Human Resources website for on-campus employment opportunities.  

Financial Resources for Educational Training

• New Directions
  The New Directions Program at LSSC offers referral to on-campus and community resources and limited financial assistance for qualified individuals.  Assistance is also provided for persons who are re-entering the workforce after an extended absence. Contact: Patti Weasel, weaselp@lscc.edu or 352-435-5042.
• Workforce Central Florida
  WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA offers training scholarships in the region’s top 20 in-demand occupations through area schools to customers who meet specific eligibility requirements. 

Educational Resources 

• Tech Prep/Career-Technical Programs
  Tech Prep programs prepare students for technically demanding jobs while they are still attending high school.

• Lake Technical Center
  Lake Tech Center offers a variety of career-technical certificate programs as well as GED preparation, academic remediation, and adult ESOL classes to help all students reach their full potential. 

• LSCC's Business Resource Center
  Continuing Education
  The office of Continuing Education offers a variety of noncredit courses throughout the year. These courses are open to the public and are held on campus and at many convenient locations throughout Lake and Sumter Counties.
  
  Entrepreneur Institute
  The Entrepreneur Institute offers courses designed to help those planning and/or managing their own business. 
  
  Computer Institute 
  The Computer Institute offers a variety of non-credit courses on the Leesburg and South Lake College Campuses and Online with our partner Ed2Go.

Job Search Resources for Community Members

• Worforce Central Florida
  WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA is the region’s workforce expert, an authority for workforce planning, programs, and the labor market. WCF connects employers to the largest pool of talent in the area and provides worker resources and training. WCF prepares our community's residents for careers that meet local businesses' demands for today and into the future. 
• Unemployment Resources (from Workforce Central FL)

• Goodwill Industries of Central FL, Inc. (Leesburg Self-Sufficiency Job Center)
  Provides Direct Placement Services, Employee Development Services, Vocational Evaluation

• Lake County Community Resource Guide
  A comprehensive guide to Lake County social service providers and government agencies.  

Questions? Contact Career Development Services at (352) 323-3603 or careers@lscc.edu.