CareerSource Central Florida and Orange County District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson are teaming up for a rapid-response career fair at Lake Buena Vista High School on July 22, aiming to catch workers whose careers were upended by Spirit Airlines' shutdown. The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with employers on hand from hospitality, health care, logistics and other industries, and organizers say locals who never worked for Spirit are welcome to jump into the mix too.
According to CareerSource Central Florida, the Rapid Response hiring event is set for July 22, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Lake Buena Vista High School, 11305 Daryl Carter Parkway. Job seekers can register through the form on the group’s event page. CareerSource staff will be on site to help polish resumes, offer job-search coaching, and walk attendees through available training options and benefits.
What Jobs Are On Offer
As reported by the West Orange Times & Observer, employers at the fair will be recruiting for roles in hospitality and tourism, health care, logistics and supply chain, transportation and transit, administrative and executive support, public safety and government, and skilled trades. The Observer notes that community members are encouraged to attend even if they never drew a Spirit paycheck.
Why This Matters
The hiring event comes on the heels of Spirit Airlines’ abrupt wind-down in early May, a move that wiped flights off the board and left thousands of workers scrambling for new paychecks. The Los Angeles Times reported that Spirit began an orderly shutdown on May 2, 2026, which triggered emergency responses by airports and state workforce agencies trying to keep displaced staff from falling through the cracks.
State And Local Response
State officials have been coordinating Rapid Response efforts aimed at those suddenly out of work. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity announced Orlando Rapid Response events in May to assist displaced Spirit employees, and CareerSource has kept outreach going across Central Florida. Those earlier events focused on quick job placement, retraining options, and help navigating unemployment assistance, as local agencies try to speed workers back into steady employment.
How To Attend
Employers and job seekers can sign up through CareerSource Central Florida's event page, and employers can use the employer registration form there to reserve booth space. Attendees are urged to bring copies of their resume and a photo ID so CareerSource staff can assist with on-the-spot applications and guide them through next steps for training or benefits.
