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 […]
CONNECT Claimant PIN Reset Request
We have heard your frustrations and truly want to help our community by partnering with the State of Florida Department of Economic Opportunity with the ability to reset your CONNECT website PIN. Our CareerSource Southwest Florida staff members have volunteered for this service to assist you. We appreciate your patience […]
Locked out of CONNECT? We can help reset your PIN
We are assisting the residents of our communities by partnering with the State of Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. Our CareerSource Southwest Florida staff members have volunteered for this service to assist you. We are obtaining authorization and training our staff to reset your CONNECT PIN. We appreciate your patience […]
Reemployment Assistance – Work Search Waived
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. Work registration and job search through Employ Florida have been waived for individuals filing an application from […]
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. Not all courses on these websites are free but many are! Several offer free trial period – just do not forget to cancel before the […]
Florida Small Business Emergency Loan Program Activated
Are you a small business impacted by COVID-19? Governor Ron DeSantis has activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Loan Program that will provide up to $50 million in support. This includes all Florida counties statewide experiencing economic damage due to COVID-19 Virus. Some of the qualifications are (see Florida Disaster […]
Available Business Services
CareerSource Southwest Florida is temporarily providing virtual services while closing public access to its career centers. Staff is providing information and assistance via our website, telephone, text and email. The following is a list of Employer Workforce-Related Resources. Do you have immediate job openings to fill? Let us help you […]
Great Tips to an Effective Virtual Interview
Virtual interviews may become more common as Florida companies practice social distancing. Read these tips to help you ace your next interview https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/virtual-interview-tips Some of the tips to prepare for a virtual interview are: test your equipment, be aware of your body language, reduce distractions, practice your responses to questions, […]
How do I know what job is right for me?
Everyone has a personal and unique set of job skills. Yes, even high school or college graduates possess some qualifying and marketable traits that make them competitive in today’s job market. For example, working at the most basic customer service job at a local retailer can develop the communication skills […]
Tuition Assistance for Occupational Skills Upgrade
Are you interested in learning the skills to obtain employment in a particular occupation? Could you use some tuition assistance? Funding may be available for you to attend school. Our Board of Directors approves training providers for demand occupations. Here is the link to our Training Provider Page/ Occupations-in-Demand. You […]
Attention Out-of-School Youth Ages 16-24!
CareerSource Southwest Florida’s DESTINATION⇒CAREER$ 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 […]
Job Seekers
Find a Job
Whether you are a first time job seeker looking for an entry level position or a veteran of the job market interested in exploring professional level careers, CareerSource … Learn to Find a Job about Find a Job
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
