During the entire month of January 2020, you will have the opportunity to vote on your favorite “Picture This as a Career” poster. These posters created by our fifth grade students will be displayed at our following centers which are open Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm. Please check the […]
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 […]
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 Is your resume out of date?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.
Job Seekers
Find a Job
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Workshops and Meetings
Jan
17
Fri
2020
9:00 am
Vocational Rehabilitation Orient...
@ CareerSource Southwest Florida
Vocational Rehabilitation Orient...
@ CareerSource Southwest Florida
Jan 17 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Vocational Rehabilitation Orientation Vocational Rehabilitation will conduct an Orientation the third Friday of each month at the CareerSource Southwest Florida ~ Fort Myers Location. **This orientation is by appointment only.** Please call Vocational Rehabilitation at (239) 278-7150 or see a CareerSource Workforce Professional to obtain a referral to Vocational Rehabilitation[...]
Jan
20
Mon
2020
all-day
Closed For Holiday
@ CareerSource Southwest Florida
Closed For Holiday
@ CareerSource Southwest Florida
Jan 20 all-day
All Centers will be closed in observance of holiday.
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
