An Orange County frozen treat shop known for giving people with disabilities their first job experience is being forced to sell.

News 6 shares stories of people bettering the community.

U.S. retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday season but expect to take on fewer seasonal employees to help customers in stores and assemble online orders in warehouses.

Over 90% of United Airlines flight attendants represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA have voted to authorize a strike if management fails to agree to signifigant improvements, according to a news release.

The first week of classes may be done, but the work continues at Orange County Public Schools.

The layoffs happened on July 28 before the restaurant closed for the day and within view of customers, according to former employees who spoke to News 6.

While many students enjoyed their summer break, 600 young scholars in Orlando participated in the City of Orlando’s Summer Youth Employment Program.

Several counties across Central Florida are in need of bus drivers for the upcoming school year. Listed below are the employment needs for the different districts.

National Hire a Veteran Day, observed annually on July 25, serves as a poignant reminder to employers nationwide to prioritize hiring individuals who have bravely served our country.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced it is seeking substitute crossing guards for the upcoming school year.

Timeshare resort company Westgate Resorts is cutting 357 jobs in order to “streamline operations,” according to a spokesperson for the company Friday.

Donald Trump's warning during his debate with Joe Biden that immigrants are taking “Black jobs" and “Hispanic jobs” prompted outrage from Democrats and Black leaders who found the language vague and racially discriminatory.

City leaders want to expand New Smyrna Beach's tax base and bring in higher paying jobs.

Are you looking for a way to make some extra cash this summer? There are options that include ridesharing, meal and grocery delivery, even some remote customer service jobs. When it comes to side gigs, you want to get the most out of your time as well as money in your pocket. Saving’s Angel Josh Elledge, host of the family saving’s podcast and blog, has some advice for those looking to take on a side job.

Local school districts are finding new ways to fill spots during a major teacher shortage. Volusia, Brevard, and Flagler counties are now working with Daytona State College to get district employees who want to teach their bachelor's degrees.

In 2020, women accounted for 1 in 10 workers in the construction industry, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with roughly 1.2 million women working jobs ranging from inspections to hanging drywall.

Semiconductor chips are found in almost every electronic device and are used in many industries, from healthcare to the automotive sector.

A controversial proposal to loosen work restrictions for 16- and 17-year-olds is ready to go to the full Senate after changes Monday night drew at least some labor-union support.

Seminole County's unemployment rate in December was 2.8% — ranked #58 highest out of 67 in the state.

What are some strange questions you have been asked on a job interview?

More than 25 companies will be on hand to offer job seekers the chance to make personal connections with recruiters and hiring managers from some of Central Florida’s best employers.

The third annual Orange County Mayor’s Open House and Job Fair attracted hundreds of people curious about full and part-time work within their local government.

A controversial proposal that would loosen regulations on the numbers of hours that 16-year-old and 17-year-old Floridians can work continued moving through the state House on Wednesday.

Volusia County Beach Safety said it’s offering additional perks like better pay and bonuses to fill open lifeguard positions.

About 50 employers will be hiring veterans at the Orlando Veterans Job Fair.

Each year retail stores hire more workers than usual to make sure they can accommodate all the extra people and demand for goods, although one group that can overlooked is those with disabilities.

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Health care is the fastest-growing sector in the U.S. economy.

Some Seminole County High School students are mastering the skills of barbering and cosmetology

Here are the 10 biggest by the number of striking workers, according to Statista.

While college and university tuition costs may be skyrocketing, a bachelor's degree remains essential to many high-paying jobs across the United States.

Across the nation, wages have continued to rise this year despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to temper inflation.

Orlando Iron Workers Union 808 has launched an aggressive recruiting program to hire and train the next generation of ironworkers for what business manager Bobby Knost calls a “lifetime career.”

Nationally, most of the lowest-paying jobs are in the leisure and accommodation fields: think folks who work in food establishments, at hotels, at recreational facilities like pools and amusement parks, and other service jobs.

The rich are getting richer, and have been for some time.

The job market has undergone significant transformations since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted labor markets across the world. Remote work, a term almost unheard of before the pandemic, continues to be a priority for many employees.

One of Central Florida’s biggest banking companies is laying off more than 100 employees in Orlando.

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The average annual salary for a controller in 2021 was $129,750, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and controllers also get to have top-notch benefits working for the government.

A slew of hiring events are making their way to the Amway Center this summer.

A raise for bus drivers in Brevard County has some other school district employees feeling left out.

Bus drivers in Brevard County will be making more per hour.

Corie Murray interviews Cassius Butts.

The Brevard Achievement Center is helping adults with disabilities find employment and independence.

A job fair in Daytona Beach is looking to hire hundreds of positions in various fields.

Magnify of Central Florida provides residential, employment, youth transition, life skills development, and advocacy services to individuals, 18, and up, with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Apple has a long history of designing products that aren’t the first to be introduced in a particular category but still redefine the market.

The sheriff in Osceola County is launching a new program to get more women to consider becoming deputies.

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.

While many graduates to obtain employment right after college, one expert said there are certain negotiating tactics that can be used to maximize the salary of their first job.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Here are recently released statistics in four categories.

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

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

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

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

Instawork connects local veterans and workers with flexible jobs.

More than 40 companies hiring at November 9 event

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.