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 Is your resume out of date?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 […]
How to figure out your dream job
Many of us struggle to define exactly what drives us, motivates us, and inspires us. Finding your passion is key to a fulfilling career. But how do you define it? Here are a few tips: Pay attention to what you do when you procrastinate. 80% of people turn their hobbies […]
Federal Bonding Program
A Federal Fidelity Bond is a business insurance policy that protects the employer in case of any loss of money or property due to employee dishonesty. The Fidelity Bonds issued under the Federal Bonding Program are insurance policies underwritten by the Travelers Property Casualty Insurance Company and are good for […]
Lifeline Assistance Program~ “Get Connected To Get a Job”
The Florida Public Service Commission offers the Lifeline Assistance Program. This program helps make telephone service affordable to low-income customers in our state.
“My Next Move” can help you decide on a career
This online tool, at MyNextMove, is free to all users, and gives individuals several alternatives for occupations (including the O*NET Interest Profiler). It provides an easy-to-read, one-page profile of each occupation, including essential knowledge, skills, abilities, and technologies, simplified salary and employment outlook information, as well as links to specific training […]
Are you nervous about an upcoming job interview?
Hiring managers all have their favorite interview questions, but they are typically some variation of the common ones. For example, you might be asked, “How would your colleagues describe you?” or “Use three words to describe yourself.” Either way, your overall approach would likely be the same. The thing you […]
Apprenticeship Masonry Training Available!
We are recruiting in the Immokalee, LaBelle and Clewiston areas. Are you interested in enrolling into Apprenticeship Masonry Training? Attend classes one evening per week while working full time with a participating employer. You can earn while you learn. Requirements: Be a Migrant Farmworker or family member Be 18 years […]
Thank you for a successful career fair!
Thank you to our sponsors, employers, partners, staff, job seekers, and Facebook followers. CareerSource Southwest Florida and partners held a successful 3rd Annual Regional Career Fair on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. A special thank you to our awesome sponsors: Click here view current openings Over 70 employers attended offering […]
Wilderness Expeditions for our Nations’ Veterans
Have you heard about the organization North Carolina Outward Bound School (NCBS)? This organization offers programs for veterans as well as non-veterans. For more than 30 years, North Carolina Outward Bound delivered wilderness expeditions for our nations’ veterans. These expeditions are customized specifically for veterans and active duty service men […]