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

Career Resource Room

The resource room is available on a first-come, first-serve basis and job seekers are permitted to use the equipment for a specific allowable time. Office equipment includes:

  • Computer with internet access and Self-Service Job Referrals
    Fax, Copier, Printer and Telephone
  • Basic Office Software (Word and Excel)
  • Labor Market Information
  • How We Can Help You
  • Learn about the services we can offer you during your job search.

How We Can Help You
Learn about the services we can offer you during your job search.

Please note that Polk Works has a dress code policy for customers seeking services at the One-Stop Career Centers. We request that customers present a clean and neat appearance and be ready to interview on the same day.

Acceptable attire for ladies and gentlemen include dress pants, dockers, corduroy or clean jeans; collared shirt, dress shirt, pullover sweater with turtleneck, blazer or sports coat, loafers, boat/deck shoes or clean athletic shoes.

Unacceptable attire includes jeans with holes or unwashed; shorts; sweatpants; athletic attire; sweatshirts; T-shirts or sleeveless shirts; sandals or flip flops.

Thank you for helping us to maintain a professional appearance as we work together on your career and training goals.