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

Roundtables 2009-2010

WorkForce 2020 coordinates monthly roundtables at no charge to attendees. These presentations are facilitated by experts in a workshop atmosphere. A wide range of topics are addressed from the latest legal rulings, human resource challenges and benefit offerings. Roundtables qualify for HRCI recertification credits.

Download a schedule of roundtables

View upcoming events and Register online

Employer' Edge Seminars can be customized to provide business owners, managers and human resource professionals with tools, resources and information to gain the edge they need to stay competitive. Discover options in hiring, training, motivating and retaining good quality workers through these engaging seminars which include workforce issues such as:

  • The future of the workforce
  • Turnover costs
  • Retention strategies
  • Best practices
  • Innovative benefits packages

For additional information on a customized seminar, contact workforce2020@polkworks.org.