• Career Central Mobile One Stop Schedule



     
     
     
    Meet the Mobile One Stop

    Career Central  has added a new level of service to the region. The Mobile Unit is a self-contained resource room on wheels with twelve computer stations; satellite Internet and telecommunications; printing, copying, and fax capacity; and total mobility.

    Employers can use the Mobile Unit to anchor employee on-site recruitment efforts, job fairs, testing and training.

    Job Seeking customers can search for work, create and print resumes, access local and statewide job listings, and receive referrals to and information about the programs of Career Central.

    February's Mobile One Stop Schedule at Pasco County Library branches

        Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
                 Location:    New River Branch Library
                          34043 State Road 54
                             Zephyrhills, FL   33543
            Time:    9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
     
    Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011
      Location:    Hugh Embry Library
                   14215 4th Street
          Dade City
             Time:    10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

    Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011
          Location:    Hudson Branch Library
                      8012 Library Road
     Hudson
            Time:    10:30 AM to 4:30 PM

    Friday, Feb. 11, 2011
     Location:    Land O'Lakes Branch Library
           2818 Collier Parkway
    Land O'Lakes    
    Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

    Wednesday,  Feb.16, 2011
    Location:    Hudson Branch Library
             8012 Library Rd
    Hudson    
        Time:    10:30 AM to 4:30 PM

    Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011
       Location:    Hugh Embry Branch Library
       14215 4th Street
    Dade City      
    Time:    10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

    Friday, Feb. 25, 2011
    Location:    Land O'Lakes Branch Library
         2818 Collier Parkway
       Land O Lakes          
    Time:  9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

    Contact:    Dave Hamilton
    Phone:      (352) 279-4400
    Email:      dhamilton@CareerCentral.jobs

    Click here for further scheduling information for the Career Central Mobile One Stop bus.

    Information provided by Career Central, a service of the Pasco-Hernando Workforce Board, Inc


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  • Pasco County Extension Office Seminars



    Below you will find a listing of the seminars offered through the Pasco County Extension Office 
    for the months of February and March 2011:

    FEBRUARY

    Cistern Workshop - The Next Level of Rainwater Harvesting.  
    Rainwater harvesting with a cistern allows you to operate an irrigation system using free rainwater.  An expert in the cistern installation business will answer all of your questions about installing and operating this water-saving system in home landscapes.       


             Date & Time: 2/2/2011 (Wednesday)  9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
             Location:        Booker Creek Preserve Educational Ctr.
                                    3940 Tarpon Springs Rd.
                                    Tarpon Springs
             Contact:          BJ Jarvis 352-521-4288
     
    What's Bugging your Trees? 
    Discover the best way to identify pests and other challenges that might be affecting trees in your landscape.


              Date & Time:  2/12/2011 (Saturday) 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Free)
              Location:         Pasco Cooperative Extension
                                      Pasco County Fairgrounds - Clayton Hall
                                      Dade City

    Edible Landscape Seminar
    Come discover ways to make a garden both beautiful and edible.

              Date & Time:  2/12/2011 (Saturday) 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Free)
              Location:         Land O'Lakes Community Center
                                      5401 Land O'Lakes Blvd. (US 41)
                                      Land O'Lakes

    Vegetable Gardening 
    Springtime is around the corner and it's time to start warm-season vegetables of tomato, pepper, squash, melons and more.

              Date & Time:  2/19/2011 (Saturday) 10:00 - 11:00 (Free)
              Location:        Home Depot
                                     10017 US Highway 19
                                     Port Richey 

    MARCH

    Green Industry Best Management Practices training (Pasco, Pinellas & Hillsborough Coop. Ext.)
    This program is designed to give lawn and landscape professionals continuing education hours for certifications while learning more ways to increase the beauty of landscapes and conserving water through environmentally friendly landscape maintenance practices.  To register, or for more information, please visit: http://gibmpcertificationbrookercreek20110302.eventbrite.com/

              Date & Time:  3/2/2011 (Wednesday) 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
              Location:         Booker Creek  Preserve Educational Center
                                      3940 Tarpon Springs Rd.
                                      Tarpon Springs
              Registration:   General Professional ($17)
              (by 2/28/2011)  County Employee ($15)
          
    Gardening Myths - What works; what doesn't

              Date & Time: 3/5/2011 (Saturday) 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Free)
              Location:        Pasco Cooperative Extension
                                     Pasco County Fairgrounds - Clayton Hall
                                     Dade City

    Bamboo Seminar
    Check out this seminar to discover bamboo in many sizes, colors and types.

              Date & Time: 3/12/2011 (Saturday) 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Free)
              Location:        Land O'Lakes Community Center
                                     5401 Land O'Lakes Blvd. (US Highway 41)
                                     Land O'Lakes

    Growing Fruits in Pasco
    Discover some of the plants well-suited to growing a bumper crop in Pasco!

              Date & Time: 3/19/2011 (Saturday) 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Free)
              Location:        Home Depot
                                     10017 US Highway 19
                                     Port Richey   

    Information provided by the Pasco County Cooperative Extension, a joint effort between the USDA, the University of Florida, and the Board of County Commissioners.


                                  

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  • Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

    LIHEAP Can Help You Survive The Cold

    The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides federal money to non-profit agencies and local governments so they can assist low-income families with home heating and cooling costs. LIHEAP helps in a variety of ways, including providing financial assistance to those who can't pay their bills and emergency assistance for people whose heat has been shut off.

    LIHEAP AT A GLANCE:

    • In Florida, assistance is not a monthly benefit.  
    • Depending on the funds available in your county, you may able to apply for help up to three times a year.  
    • The agency makes the payments directly to your utility company on your behalf.

    WHAT ASSISTANCE DOES LIHEAP PROVIDE?


    Your LIHEAP program may be able to offer you one or more of the following types of assistance:

    • Bill payment assistance.
    • Energy crisis assistance.
    • Weatherization and energy-related home repairs.

    WHAT INFORMATION DO I NEED TO APPLY? YOU MAY NEED THE FOLLOWING:

    • Recent copies of your utility bills.
    • A recent payroll stub or other proof that shows your current gross income.
    • Documentation showing income from Social Security, Unemployment Insurance, Pension Funds, disability, etc.
    • Final Utility Termination Notice (if you've received a shut-off notice from your energy company).
    • Proof of present address (e.g., rent receipt, lease or deed, property tax bill).
    • Proof of total members living in your household (e.g., birth certificates, school records, etc.).
    • Social Security cards (or numbers) for all persons living in your household.
    • Proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residence.

    You can find more information about LIHEAP online or you can call 1.866.NRG.NEAR (1.866.674.6327).

    Other Electric Bill Payment Assistance Resources





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