{"id":249618,"date":"2026-04-28T13:50:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/249618\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T13:50:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:50:09","slug":"free-professional-headshots-career-coaching-offered-in-orlando-for-job-seekers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/249618\/","title":{"rendered":"Free professional headshots, career coaching offered in Orlando for job seekers"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Job seekers in Orlando will have an opportunity this week to receive free professional headshots and career coaching during a workforce development event in downtown Orlando.<\/p>\n

Merit America, a national nonprofit<\/a> focused on career training for workers in low-wage jobs, is hosting the one-day event Thursday at Eola View.<\/p>\n

The event is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will include free professional photography sessions, career coaching, networking opportunities and guidance on improving online professional profiles.<\/p>\n

Organizers said participants will work with Vanity Portrait Studio to receive headshots designed for use on professional networking sites, job applications and resumes.<\/p>\n

Merit America officials said career coaches and local community partners will also be available to provide job-search advice and feedback on professional branding.<\/p>\n

The Orlando event is part of a national workforce initiative that has also held similar events in San Francisco, New York City and Dallas.<\/p>\n

According to the organization, nearly 3,000 learners in Florida have participated in its programs, including about 500 in the Orlando metro area.<\/p>\n

Organizers said the event is designed to help job seekers overcome barriers such as limited access to professional networks and updated career materials.<\/p>\n

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