Right now is a tough time to find a Florida career, but one company is helping by trying to expanding.

Lockheed Martin, the state’s leading manufacturer, is hoping to secure $500,000 in state and local grants to significantly expand its plant in Ocala.

The proposed expansion of the plant, which produces Hellfire precision-guided missile systems, would cost the company $11 million, including $6 million in capital improvements, $4.8 million in construction and renovation costs and $300,000 for new workstations and furniture. The company also plans to hire 125 new Florida workers who will make $49,327 per year with full benefits totaling $23,456.

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If you’re looking for a Florida career during these tough economic times, there are some occupations that are considered to be recession-proof.

With the national unemployment rate continuing to increase and the number of available jobs continuing to decrease, it may seem as though getting a job is hopeless. That’s not necessarily the case, according to an article by the Orlando Sentinel, as there are some occupations that will always survive.

Nursing and healthcare, for instance, usually remains strong. As of late there are still jobs for people who specialize in computer systems as hospitals and doctors’ offices continue to convert to electronic records. In the Orlando area alone, the healthcare industry has added 5,200 jobs so far this year. As far as pay, nurses usually earn a median salary of $62,480 per year, while nurses in the Orlando area earn between $53,138 and $64,011 per year.

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