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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Is your resume out of date?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 […]
Create a Powerful Reference List
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 […]
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 […]
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. Let CareerSource Southwest Florida help you with career advice and tips on your job search by following us on Twitter and LinkedIn, and “Like” us on Facebook.
Summer Employment – Part 2 – Advice and Tips
Summer is here! It is time to dust off those resumes and get some great advice and tips on preparing for your summer job.
Summer Employment – Part 1-Tips and Expectations
School ended and the summer arrived. By now, you probably found a part-time or full-time job to get you through the summer. Something to bring you extra cash before school starts. Now that you are in your summer job, let’s address some areas of great importance that will help your […]
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Workshops and Meetings
Feb
25
Tue
2020
8:30 am
Employer Workshop in Fort Myers ...
@ Fort Myers Center-CareerSource Southwest Florida
Employer Workshop in Fort Myers ...
@ Fort Myers Center-CareerSource Southwest Florida
Feb 25 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Employer Workshop ‘Retaining Employees’ Location: CareerSource Southwest Florida 6800 Shoppes at Plantation Drive, Suite 170 Fort Myers, FL 33912. Date and Time: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 from 8:30 am – 10:00 am. CareerSource Southwest Florida is a non-profit organization who receives federal funds to assist businesses with their workforce development needs at[...]
8:30 am
Intro to Computers
@ CareerSource Southwest Florida
Intro to Computers
@ CareerSource Southwest Florida
Feb 25 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Intro to Computers Intro to Computers: This is a good place to start if you are interested in learning how to use a computer. Customers will review and learn basic hardware and software components, terminology, types of files and file management, Introduction to Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite. Note:[...]
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
