CareerSource Southwest Florida invites all manufacturers in SWFL to participate in the SRMA (Southwest Florida Manufacturer Association) Virtual Job Fair hosted by CareerSource SWFL and iTech & CME. REGISTRATION IS FREE! Targeting job seekers and applicants within the SWFL 5 County areas and beyond! When: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Time: […]
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 […]
Help is Here! Resources for Individuals and Businesses
Individuals Cares Act Benefits The Federal Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program, offered through the federal CARES act and administered by DEO, provides up to 13 weeks of benefits to claimants who exhausted their Reemployment Assistance benefits. The Federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program provides unemployment benefits to those that […]
Is your business ready for an emergency?
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced the launch of a new website, FloridaDisaster.biz. This site was created to help Florida businesses prepare for and recover from hurricanes and other disasters. By providing critical information before, during and after a disaster, the website will help businesses recover and get Floridians […]
Training Grants to Upgrade Employees’ Skills Funding-Apply Now
Grants to Upgrade Employees’ Skills will be available starting July 1, 2020! Are your workers in need of training? Are there skill gaps between your employees? A company’s ability to retain workers, grow and prosper can be compromised. Florida’s Incumbent Worker Training grants can help! The program provides grants for […]
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 […]
COVID-19 Virus Resources for Individuals and Businesses
Individuals Florida’s Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Claims) There is no unemployment office in the State of Florida. You may file for unemployment benefits by mail or online at: http://www.floridajobs.org/job-seekers-community-services Florida Reemployment Assistance Paper Application You can pick up an application provided outside of our closed doors at one of our centers. […]
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 […]
Did you know Think Florida links employers with graduates?
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 […]
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 […]
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 Take a look at our career opportunities […]
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