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

Training Awards & Resources

Polk Works can help you determine if your company qualifies for any of the following training or tax credit programs to strengthen your workforce. Click on any program to find out more information, download applications and see how other businesses have taken advantage of these services.

 

Employed Worker Training (EWT)Florida companies may be able to receive local funding assistance for skills upgrade training for their employed workers. Employed Worker Training (EWT) is a locally funded resource with guidelines established by each of Florida's individual regional workforce board. EWT may be used to meet many industry or company-specific training requirements. Businesses may become more competitive by providing their employees new skills that may lead to greater productivity. New skills for employees may also result in career advancement opportunities for the individual.


More Financial Resources for Workforce Development