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

Apply for an Application for the
2009 BEST PLACES TO WORK
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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
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Employer Roundtables
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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.

Summer Youth Employment

Summer Job Links $1.2 Million Stimulus Dollars at Work

Polk Works announces "Summer Job Links," a summer youth employment program to employ 300 young adults into local jobs starting work on June 15.

Have work opportunities? Click Here (Employers)










Looking for a summer job? Click Here (Job Seekers)










"It really is a win – win situation", said Stacy Campbell-Domineck, President & CEO of Polk Works. “Through the stimulus funds Polk Works is able to pay these young adults while they gain valuable work experience and employers are receiving labor at no cost to them. Polk Works' $1,287,811 program is funded by stimulus dollars under the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act.

To view SYEP Worker's Compensation information, Click Here