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

Apply for an Application for the
2009 BEST PLACES TO WORK
Register and pay fee here....

See which companies were awarded Best Places to Work for 2008.
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VIRTUAL JOB FAIR COMING TO POLK WORKS
During the week of
March 22 through 26, 2020
visit the virtual job fair website @ virtualjobfair.polkworks.org

For more information for Job Seekers click here
For more information for Employers click here

PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING GROUP
April 13, 2010
Location: 
BB&T Bank
600 N Broadway Ave
Bartow, Fl 33830
3rd Floor Community Room
RSVP to 863-508-1600, ext 1107
by April 9th


April 14, 2010 - Roundtable
Strategic Diversity Recruiting
Presented by: Lori Van Ness
Register


Employer Roundtables
Register for the next roundtable.
scheduled roundtables

Polk Works Two Year Services Plan
Click on the title to access Polk works'
Two Year Plan Addendum
Two Year Workforce Services Plan

 

 

 

 

 

How to File for Unemployment
Unemployment Claims are handled by the State of Florida. To file a claim or check on the status of an existing claim, please visit www.fluidnow.com or call toll free 1-800-204-2418. If you have questions about extended benefits you may call 1-888-896-0091.

One-Stop Career Center Services

Let Polk Works help you with your career exploration. Job seekers can take advantage of the following programs and services available at no cost the One-Stop Career Centers. Click on the topic below for a short description of programs.

Search for Jobs
Register with Employ Florida, post your resume, search for open positions and access a variety of useful websites to help you find your next career.

How We Can Help
View our orientation online or attend our daily orientation session to learn about all the free tools and services available to you in your career search.

Free Job Readiness Workshops
Attend one or all of our free workshops on interview techniques, resume writing, dressing for success and other topics that will help you stand out from other candidates.

Schedule of Program OrientationsMany of our programs schedule daily or weekly orientation sessions to provide information on how to qualify for services.

Career Development You may qualify for one-on-one career counseling after attending our "Work First" training program (WIA). Click here for a list of frequently asked questions regarding this program.

Career Resource Room If you do not have access to a computer, Polk Works Research Room is your office for career search. Available on a first-come basis as time permits.

Identify Your Skills or Obtain Training Find out how you can improve your computer skills and earn the Florida Ready to Work Credential. We also provide a variety of career assessment tools to help you identify what types of jobs you would like and determine which jobs best suit your personality and training.

Jobs In Demand
These are the targeted industries with the highest-growth occupations in Polk County.

FREE GED Classes
The large majority of employers require at least a high school degree or equivalency. Learn how you may be able to obtain your GED at no cost to you.

Mobile One Stop Unit
Our "office on wheels" travels to outlying cities in Polk County, providing free access to computers with internet capabilities. Job seekers can search job boards, prepare and post resume and apply for open positions.

One-Stop Career Center Locations

Back to Work Application -  Click on this link: http://www.floridajobs.org/workforce/BacktoWork/forms.html