“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.”Theodore Roosevelt. In these uncertain times, it is good to know there are jobs right here in Southwest Florida waiting for YOU! Great opportunities await you like: Program Manager – Fort Myers Professional Civil Engineer (P.E.) – Cape Coral HR Business Partner – Estero […]
Advice on Avoiding Interviewer Bias
It can be a daunting experience to remain unbiased while interviewing candidates for a position within your company. Many recruiters have predisposed ideas of what the candidate should look like or possess to do the job correctly and fit within its culture. Maintaining a level of fairness in finding the […]
Annual Awards Nominations Due 7/30/2021
Each year the Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board, Inc. accepts nominations for the Champion Award and Achievement Award. Champion Awards: Are bestowed upon a professional individual, organization or event which supports the Workforce Board’s Mission and/or who has made a difference in a workforce program or community initiative. Click here […]
SWFL’s Economic Development
The Southwest Florida region consists of 5 counties: Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee Counties. Even though these counties are part of the entire Southwest Florida region, each one is quite distinctive in its own economic development. We had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing each County’s Economic Development Leaders […]
Insightful Questions Every Candidate Should Ask During an Interview
Candidates should know the interview is a two-way street, just as the interviewer asks questions to find out if you are the right candidate for the job, you should also ask thought-provoking questions to find out if the company is the right fit for you. Some candidates may hesitate in […]
Reemployment Assistance – Work Search Waived – Extended until April 24, 2021
Reemployment assistance benefits, formerly known as unemployment compensation provides temporary wage replacement benefits to qualified individuals who are out of work through no fault of their own. You must file online using CONNECT or mail a paper application. The waiting week, work registration and job search requirement have been waived […]
Skills Gap and Talent Vacancy Reports
Every business needs information that will help them grow or improve their business processes. We bring you reports and surveys that may help with determining the types of skills gaps within our workforce and what talent needs our business currently have. CareerSource Florida commissioned the following research to drive data-informed […]
Scholarship Applications Due by 7/30/2021
Once again nominations for the Michael Kinney Scholarship Award, Lawrence Litt Scholarship and Kenneth J. O’Leary Scholarship awards are now open. Michael Kinney Scholarship: was established to provide an opportunity to continue education to those in need of assistance. Eligible participants include ALL Region 24 Board and Center employees and […]
Tomorrow’s Workforce: A Trilogy – Symposium I Recap
We are excited to share the recap of our first “Tomorrow’s Workforce Symposium” which was held on January 21, 2021! Symposium I included a panel of 7 SWFL’s Business Leaders who talked about the future workforce skills needed, the impact of technology on the workforce and more. This 16-minute video […]
Free Online Training Resources
Turn a challenge into an opportunity! Free online training can help you upgrade your skills, increase your knowledge and perhaps even change your career path. Metrix Learning Skillup – no cost online training for individuals who want to upgrade their skills or explore new career pathways. Click here to watch […]
2020 Report to the Community – COVID 19 Edition
We are pleased to share our 2020 Report to the Community – COVID-19 Edition. This publication highlights our efforts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a year full of challenges but also many successes as you can see by the success stories we bring you. Click here for viewing this […]
Business Trends for 2021
As the New Year approaches, we must think about changes and new trends 2020 has pushed us towards in the business world and how it impacts our way of doing business and our workforce. The article “The 10 Biggest Business Trends for 2021 Everyone Must Be Ready For” by Bernard […]
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Workshops and Meetings
Apr
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2021
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Vocational Rehabilitation Orient...
@ Fort Myers Center-CareerSource Southwest Florida
Vocational Rehabilitation Orient...
@ Fort Myers Center-CareerSource Southwest Florida
Apr 16 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Vocational Rehabilitation Orientation Video Completing orientation is the first step on your journey with VR. Whether you found this orientation on your own, through a friend or you were directed to this page by our VR staff, this video will introduce you to VR and what you can expect as[...]
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2021
8:30 am
Advanced Microsoft Excel
@ Fort Myers Center-CareerSource Southwest Florida
Advanced Microsoft Excel
@ Fort Myers Center-CareerSource Southwest Florida
Apr 20 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Microsoft Advanced Excel 2010: Exploring the following: Formatting, importing data, names and formulas, and extras such as subtotals, hyperlink tracing formula relationships, charts and pivot reports. This is a one day class. Customers must be registered in www.employflorida.com to attend. Please call 239-931-8200, extension 1120 for the Front Desk or come in to register.[...]
Occupations in Demand
View our list of high demand jobs by occupation and find which schools on our approved training provider list offer occupational skills training for them by clicking on the “View Programs” button … Find Occupations in Demand about Eligible Training Providers
