Workforce development resources for the citizens and business community of Polk County, Florida

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How to File for Unemployment
Unemployment claims are handled by the State of Florida. To file a claim or check the status of an existing claim, please visit www.fluidnow.com or call toll free at800.204.2418. If you have questions about extended benefits you can call 888.896.0091.

Polk Works
Aces Golf Tournament

Friday, October 1, 2010
at The Club at Eaglebrook
For more information on this event
or to be a sponsor click ACES

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New Series of Roundtables for Employers begins September 8th

New Location: Jim Miles Professional Development Center   Directions
Times: 2:30p to 4:30p
Topic:  Gaining Strategic Advantage with Consultants
Register Today

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Dundee Citrus Growers Recruitment

Thursday, September 2nd
8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Dundee Community Center
Click here for more info. 

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Polk Works in partenship with Polk State College is hosting a Veteran and Community Employment Fair October 28th from 10:00a to 4:00p on the Winter Haven Campus

Map of Facility

Register today

Employer Flyer

Executive & Administrative Staff

Stacy Campbell-Domineck
President & CEO

stacy_campbelldomineck@polkworks.org

Stacy serves as the President & CEO for Polk Works. In this role, Stacy leads a workforce system consisting of two full service One-Stop Career Centers, a Mobile One-Stop Unit, an Administrative Office and an Employer Services division within the fourth largest county in land mass in Florida. She has over 8 years of experience in workforce development. In 2002, Stacy joined Polk Works WorkForce 2020 as the Assistant Director and within 2 years was promoted to Program Director, where she remained for four years before her appointment as President & CEO of Polk Works in September 2006.

Stacy takes seriously the responsibility of improving Polk County’s workforce through continuous improvement in skill development and leadership management. Her 10 years as college administrator in the field of Student Affairs provided a solid foundation for academic, personal and professional development. Her leadership positions at the University of Florida and Florida Southern College have enhanced her expertise in the areas of counseling/coaching, motivational speaking, training, facilities and process management, leadership development and strategic planning. Stacy is very involved in the community and acts as a catalyst in forming successful relationships with vital business and education partners. Stacy serves on several boards including:

Southeastern Employment & Training Association (SETA) – 2nd Vice President
Bartow Regional Medical Center
Citizens Healthcare Oversight Committee
Public Safety Coordinating Council
Early Learning Coalition – Polk County
Board of Trustees – New Bethel AME Church
Mid-Florida SHRM – Past President
High Skill Investor – Lakeland Economic Development Council
Leadership Lakeland Class XXVI Chair - Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Lakeland Alumni Association
Lakeland Chamber Business Diversity Council – Chair
Economic Development Foundation Team – Polk Vision

Stacy holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Educational Psychology and a Master of Science Degree in Counseling from Mississippi State University. She is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) as well as a Florida Workforce Development Professional (FCWP), a Nationally Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) and a Job & Career Transition Coach (JCTC).

Mark Thomas
Vice President of Operations
mark_thomas@polkworks.org

Mark holds a masters degree in Business Administration and has over 25 years of professional work experience as a senior level manager or Chief Executive Officer managing professional and technical personnel.  Mark’s experience includes lead positions both in the private industry as well as public non-for-profit industry.

Luz Heredia
Vice President of Human Resources & Administrative Services
luz_heredia@polkworks.org

Heredia holds a masters degree in Human Resources and Marketing, and her fifteen years of HR experience includes lead positions in the high tech industry within Fortune software companies in Puerto Rico. She manages the full spectrum of Human Resources for Polk Works and develops and monitors the customer support services vendor agreements, and is the Regional Security Officer for State-applicable customer database functions. 

Brenda Fewox
Vice President of Finance
brenda_fewox@polkworks.org

Fewox's finance career began with the Heartland Private Industry Council and continued as the organization transitioned into Polk Works. She is has a minor in Accounting and is a member of the Regional Workforce Board Financial Officers Group.

Staff Directory
Paula Bohnstedt
Assistant Director/Employer Services
(863) 508-1100 ext. 1103
paula_bohnstedt@polkworks.org
Rhona Garner
Accountant
(863) 508-1100 ext. 1112
rhona_garner@polkworks.org

Camilla Feliciano
Executive Administrative Assistant
(863) 508-1100 ext. 1102
camilla_feliciano@polkworks.org

Gloria Hatchett
Senior Accountant
(863) 508-1100 ext. 1115
gloria_hatchett@polkworks.org
Ann Marie Haywood
Customer Service Representative
(863) 508-1100 ext. 1105
annmarie_haywood@polkworks.org
Ed Holcomb
MIS Director
(863) 508-1100 ext. 1130
ed_holcomb@polkworks.org

Mark Thomas
VP of Operations
863-508-1600, ext 1109
mark_thomas@polkworks.org

Garry C. Coleman
Business Services Consultant
(863) 508-1100 ext. 3168
garry_coleman@polkworks.org
Arlalia Oldham-Wesley
Contract Manager
(863) 508-1100 ext. 1118
arlalia_wesley@polkworks.org
Jackie Small
Facility Manager
(863) 508-1100 ext. 3105
jackie_small@polkworks.org
 Allison Harris
Employment Security Representative (863) 508-1600, ext 1107
allison_harris@polkworks.org
Teresa Murvin
Community Outreach Coordinator
863-508-1600, ext 1116
teresa_murvin@polkworks.org

Keith Steckert 
Network Systems Officer  (863) 508-1100 ext. 3333
keith_steckert@polkworks.org
Shela Stewart-Lucas
Contract Manager
(863) 508-1100 ext. 1119 shela_stewart@polkworks.org
Kathy Suttles
Business Services Consultant
(863) 508-1100 ext. 3303
kathy_suttles@polkworks.org
Douglas Wampole
Customer Service Representative        
(863) 508-1100 ext. 1106
douglas_wampole@polkworks.org 
 Elizabeth Bateman
 Customer Services Specialist
 863-508-1600, ext. 1124
 elizabeth_bateman@polkworks.org