Career Connect Hiring Events Near Jacksonville Nov. 10–19: Palatka, Yulee, Macclenny and Orange Park

JACKSONVILLE, FL — The big downtown fairs are mostly behind us for the fall, but CareerSource Northeast Florida is still running its smaller Career Connect hiring events in the counties around Duval. Four were on the calendar between November 10 and 19. Palatka's has passed, and three remain: Yulee, Macclenny and Orange Park. They are two hours each, they run 10 a.m. to noon, and they are built for people who would rather talk to a recruiter than send a fifth online application into the void.

Four Career Connect hiring events between November 10 and November 19, each one open to all job seekers; one has already taken place. Here they are in order.

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📅 Table of Contents

November 10 — Career Connect, Putnam County Career Center, Palatka (passed)
November 17 — Career Connect, Nassau County Career Center, Yulee
November 18 — Career Connect, Baker County Career Center, Macclenny
November 19 — Career Connect, Clay County Career Center, Orange Park

Career Connect in Palatka — Tuesday, November 10

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | CareerSource NEFL Putnam County Career Center, 400 Highway 19 North, Suite 93, Palatka, FL 32177

This event has passed.

This was the one with a named employer. AtWork, the staffing firm, posted a sample of openings for the morning: entry-level wire assembly technician, forklift operator, hydraulic hose assembler, warehouse worker and electrician. The same event page says Palatka's Career Connect now runs on the fourth Tuesday of each month, so watch the CareerSource calendar or call (904) 356-5627 for the next one. The AtWork and forklift searches below show current openings. Event page from CareerSource Northeast Florida.

Career Connect in Yulee — Tuesday, November 17

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | CareerSource NEFL Nassau County Career Center, 96042 Lofton Square Court, Yulee, FL 32097

Nassau County's monthly recruitment event, held on the third Tuesday of each month. CareerSource says employers from across Northeast Florida will attend but has not named them yet, so check the event page the week of the event. The October edition here was a single-employer housekeeping recruitment, which is a reminder that these rooms can be small. If you live up toward Fernandina Beach or Callahan, it is still the shortest drive to a recruiter this month. Event page from CareerSource Northeast Florida.

Career Connect in Macclenny — Wednesday, November 18

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | CareerSource NEFL Baker County Career Center, 1184 South 6th Street, Macclenny, FL 32063

Baker County's Career Connect has moved to a quarterly schedule, held on the third Wednesday of the quarter, so the next one out there may be months away. No employers have been named. For job seekers on the Westside or out along I-10 toward Baldwin, it is worth a look if the roster fills in. Event page from CareerSource Northeast Florida.

Career Connect in Orange Park — Thursday, November 19

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | CareerSource NEFL Clay County Career Center, 2141 Loch Rane Blvd., Suite 107, Orange Park, FL 32073

The closest of the four to Jacksonville proper. Loch Rane Boulevard sits off Blanding Boulevard, a short drive from the Westside and Argyle Forest. Employers have not been named yet. Clay County's commuter workforce is the audience here, so this is the room to try if you want a job that keeps you off the Buckman Bridge. Event page from CareerSource Northeast Florida.

⚠️ Read This Before You Go

All four events run on the same rules. Each one is open to all job seekers, and veterans are especially encouraged to attend. Each one requires two registrations: a full account on Employ Florida, the state's job-seeker system, and a separate registration for the event itself through the link on its event page. Do both the night before, not in the parking lot. CareerSource has posted step-by-step instructions for Employ Florida, and its job-seeker line is (904) 997-3100.

The upside of the paperwork: CareerSource staff do one-on-one resume reviews during every Career Connect, so bring the resume you have even if you think it needs work.

🔎 How to Pick the Right Ones

Warehouse, forklift or light manufacturing: the November 10 Palatka event, the only one with posted roles, has passed. Use the warehouse and forklift searches below, and ask at any of the remaining three which employers are hiring for the floor.
Veterans and military spouses: the Paycheck for Patriots Career Fair at FSCJ on November 10 has passed. Veterans are encouraged at all three remaining Career Connect events.
Clay County, Westside or Orange Park: November 19 on Loch Rane Boulevard.
Nassau County: November 17 in Yulee.
Baker County or the I-10 corridor: November 18 in Macclenny.

What to Bring to Any of Them

Printed resumes, plus one you are willing to have marked up at the resume review
Photo ID and your Employ Florida login
Forklift, electrical or other certifications, if you hold them
Your realistic availability, including nights and weekends
Professional clothes, which recruiters at every one of these events reward

🔎 Search Jobs Now

Most of these searches return openings across Duval, Clay, Nassau and St. Johns counties, so they work no matter which event you pick.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Career Connect event?

It is CareerSource Northeast Florida's regular recruitment event at its county career centers: a two-hour morning where employers meet job seekers in person, with one-on-one resume reviews offered alongside.

Do I need to register in advance?

Yes. You need a full Employ Florida account and a registration for the specific event. Both links are on each event page.

Which employers will be there?

Only the Palatka event, which has passed, posted roles, all from AtWork. The Yulee, Macclenny and Orange Park events have not named employers. Check each event page in the days before.

Can I go if I am not a veteran?

Yes. All four are open to all job seekers. Veterans are encouraged to attend, not required.

Are there any Career Connect events in Duval County this month?

None appear on the CareerSource calendar for the rest of November as of this writing. The Southside and Gateway career centers held theirs in October, and new events do get added, so check the calendar.

Will this list change?

It may. CareerSource adds employers and events on short notice, and we update our fall Jacksonville job fair guide as new dates are confirmed.

Keep Your Search Moving Between Events

A two-hour event is a start, not a strategy. Create a free LocalJobPage account and set alerts so new Jacksonville-area openings reach you between fairs. Then browse the Career Center for role-by-role guides.

Employers: a table in Yulee reaches the people who drove to Yulee. Post your openings on LocalJobPage and reach Northeast Florida job seekers every day.