As you go about your job search process, you probably have heard about having a reference list ready. A reference list usually consists of 2 to 3 professional contacts that have either worked with you in a particular company or a manager for whom you worked. This list may be requested during […]
How do I know what job is right for me?
Everyone has a personal and unique set of job skills. Yes, even high school or college graduates possess some qualifying and marketable traits that make them competitive in today’s job market. For example, working at the most basic customer service job at a local retailer can develop the communication skills […]
Is your business ready for an emergency?
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced the launch of a new website, FloridaDisaster.biz. This site was created to help Florida businesses prepare for and recover from hurricanes and other disasters. By providing critical information before, during and after a disaster, the website will help businesses recover and get Floridians […]
Attention Out-of-School Youth Ages 16-24!
CareerSource Southwest Florida’s DESTINATION⇒CAREER$ program provides youth, ages 16 – 24, who are out-of-school, with access to quality education and job opportunities. How? Through individualized guidance, continued support for educational attainment, and opportunities for skills training for in-demand industries and occupations. All culminating with a good job along a career […]
Available Business Services
CareerSource Southwest Florida is temporarily providing virtual services while closing public access to its career centers. Staff is providing information and assistance via our website, telephone, text and email. The following is a list of Employer Workforce-Related Resources. Do you have immediate job openings to fill? Let us help you […]
Here is the Florida Reemployment Assistance Application
Trouble finding the online application?Download a Florida Reemployment Assistance Application and send it by mail. Below are the links to the 3 versions of the Reemployment Assistance (RA) application that can be printed, completed and mailed to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). If you are having trouble accessing […]
CareerSource Southwest Florida career centers are closed until further notice
Our career centers are closed to the public for walk-in services until further notice. We encourage job seekers to visit our “Immediate Southwest Florida Job Openings” website page to look for current opportunities.The following online resources are available to assist you with job search and unemployment claims. Job Search Local […]
Did you know Think Florida links employers with graduates?
Florida’s State University System website helps employers connect with Florida graduates. Think Florida: A Higher Degree for Business links the resources of the university system to employers, new graduates and job seekers across the state. The 12 institutions within the System enhance the state and its many valuable assets by […]
Tuition Assistance for Occupational Skills Upgrade
Are you interested in learning the skills to obtain employment in a particular occupation? Could you use some tuition assistance? Funding may be available for you to attend school. Our Board of Directors approves training providers for demand occupations. Here is the link to our Training Provider Page/ Occupations-in-Demand. You […]
Become a member of our next Professional Career Network (PCN) Class
PCN is comprehensive training for professionals in transition working with a workforce team of more than 50 years of experience at no cost to you. Are you applying for jobs without receiving any calls back? Is your resume out of date? Are your networking efforts getting you nowhere? If these […]
Advice for Employers Recruiting High-Level Professionals
Employers sometimes rush into hiring candidates that may not be the right fit. Therefore, over a short time they leave the company. In order to avoid the loss of time and effort training a new employee, it is important to consider the following advice. An article from Undercover Recruiter, titled “5 Do’s […]
Do you know about the Florida Disaster website?
Do you know about this website? FloridaDisaster.org The Florida Division of Emergency Management provides an unbelievable amount of information for Florida individuals, families and businesses on their website. Hurricane Irma is a reminder to all Floridians of the sudden threat severe weather can pose in our state, especially during hurricane season. Every tropical […]
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