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CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This agency provides health information to the public. You can learn about disease prevention, how to get vital records and more. They have information on workplace safety, weather conditions and traveler's health. Please see the website for more information.

Find Information About:

  • Autism data
  • Current disease outbreaks
  • Data and statistics
  • Disease prevention
  • Diseases and conditions
  • Emergency preparedness and response
  • Environmental health
  • Healthy living
  • Injury, violence and safety
  • Traveler's health
  • Vital records
  • Weather safety
  • Workplace safety and health

Santa Fe College - Displaced Homemakers Program

This program helps women who have previously worked in the home for no pay to get new job skills and find full-time employment. Each women will get a Career Coach who will help set up an individualized plan of action. Clients will learn life, computer and employability skills. They will get job counseling and be able to attend career workshops. All of the Displaced Homemaker Program services are free of charge. Please see the website for more information.

Program Components Include:

  • Applications
  • Assertive communication skills and problem solving
  • Basic computer skills
  • Goal setting
  • Interview techniques
  • Job search plans
  • Resume development
  • Self esteem building
  • Stress management
  • Time management

Vocational Rehabilitation - Florida Division of Blind Services

This program helps people with visual impairments get jobs. It also helps them stay employed. Please call 352.955.2075 or go to the website to learn more.

Services Include:

  • Job Training
  • Job Placement
  • On-the-Job Training
  • Orientation and Mobility Training
  • Independent Living Skills Training
  • Career Counseling
  • Low Vision Aids and Appliances
  • Job Modification including Adaptive Technology

Gilchrist County Schools - 21st Century Program - Trenton Elementary

This school offers an extended day program for $25 per week. The fee is $30 per week for preschool students. Fees must be paid in advance. The Summer Program costs $56 per week. This is for students from PK-5. Please see the Trenton website for more information.

Contact: Donna Maloney - 352.463.3224

The Program Includes:

  • Computer-assisted instruction
  • Homework help
  • Meals and snacks (summer program only)
  • Recreational time

Gilchrist County Schools - Extended Day Program - Bell Elementary

This school offers an extended day program for $25 per week. The fee is $30 per week for preschool students. Fees must be paid in advance. The Summer Program costs $56 per week. This is for students from PK-5. Please see the Trenton website for more information.

Contact: Sandra Carawan - 352.463.3275

The program includes:

  • Computer-assisted learning
  • Homework help
  • Meals & snacks (summer program only)
  • Recreational activities
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