Alachua
District Resources

Alachua County resources related to the transition of students with disabilities are provided in multiple categories in the box to the right. Some resources may be included in more than one category.

Employment Program Resources

CareerSource North Central Florida
Phyllis Marty, Business Services Manager, CareerSource NCFL | pmarty@fmsworks.com
(352) 244-5153
James Schindler, Business Services Manager, CareerSource NCFL | jschindler@fmsworks.com
10 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
Provides a full array of employment and training related services for job seekers, workers, youth and employers

Gainesville Job Corps Center
(352) 377-2555
5301 NE 40th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32609
Provides comprehensive residential education and job training for youth ages 16 through 24; however, the upper age limit can be waived for applicants with disabilities. Corps members with disabilities receive a wide range of accommodations

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation - Gainesville Unit 09S 
Michael Roelfsema, Supervisor | Michael.roelfsema@vr.fldoe.org
(352) 955-3200  
2610 NW 43rd St., Suite 1A, Gainesville, FL 32606-6677
Works with people who have physical or mental disabilities to prepare for, gain, or retain employment and find meaningful careers

Work Incentives Planning & Assistance (WIPA) 
Information available through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation 
Works with people with disabilities on Social Security Act benefits, eligibility and planning, work incentives, career development and job placement