The Department of Economic Opportunity must determine if individuals who are currently receiving Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) or Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) are ineligible for state Reemployment Assistance benefits. This routine task, often referred to as the Quarter Change, will determine if individuals could now be eligible for state […]
We Are Open! – Appointment Preferred!
In alignment with CDC guidelines, our career centers are open by appointment to assist with: job search, work registration, one-on-one career guidance, resume assistance, interview preparation, and so much more! Click here for a list of services and how to request an appointment. It is important that we continue mitigation […]
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 […]
COVID-19 Virus Resources for Individuals and Businesses
Individuals Florida’s Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Claims) There is no unemployment office in the State of Florida. You may file for unemployment benefits by mail or online at: http://www.floridajobs.org/job-seekers-community-services Florida Reemployment Assistance Paper Application You can pick up an application provided outside of our closed doors at one of our centers. […]
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 […]
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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 […]