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


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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.