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

Employer Services

Polk Works is the expert in workforce development efforts. We are the only non-profit corporation that helps to match the most qualified job seekers with local employers.

Our team specializes in understanding your needs as an employer by meeting with you to discuss the services and programs we offer, as well as to listen to other services we could provide in order to help you succeed.

Post Job Openings - Posting your job openings with Employ Florida will list your positions on our on-line job bank, where applicants can contact you directly.

Candidate Search - Enter keywords to find candidates available for work in Polk County.

Recruiting - We can assist you with one position or a mass recruitment.

Outplacement Assistance - Our REACT team can help displaced employees with re-employment opportunities.

Labor Market Information & Statistics - Stay informed on local wages, demographics and other information related to your workforce.

Training Awards & Resources - Find out if your company can qualify for the many employee training financial assistance programs.

Mobile One Stop Unit - A recruitment and training office on wheels available to employers in Polk County.

Best Places to Work Awards - Receive recognition for implementing significant workforce programs in your company.

Roundtables & Employers' Edge Seminars - Educational, informative seminars at no cost to attendees, designed to help your staff and your company stay competitive in the marketplace.

Can't find what you need? Call Polk Works' WorkForce 2020 at (863) 508-1600 ext.1102 or email workforce2020@polkworks.org to request additional assistance.

Employer Testimonials