SBA’s Customer Service Representatives will be available at the Business Recovery Centers to answer questions about the disaster loan program and help individuals complete their applications. The filing deadline to return applications for economic injury is June 4, 2019. Documents related to Toxic Algae Blooms: Toxic Algal Blooms_FL 15678 Fact […]
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 […]
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 […]
SizeUp Lee – Tool for Businesses
Congratulations Port Charlotte Wawa on your Grand Opening!
The Port Charlotte Wawa Grand Opening took place Thursday, May10th…a very successful launch of their new store. Managers worked with Port Charlotte Career Center staff members while the store was under construction to recruit, interview, orient and train new team members. The grand opening went smoothly this morning due to […]
Goodwill SWFL MicroEnterprise Institute-Entrepreneurship Program
The MicroEnterprise program is designed to help individuals with low to moderate income levels and other disadvantages to start or stabilize their own businesses. If you have a great idea for a new business, the Goodwill SWFL MicroEnterprise Institute is available to aspiring small business owners who live in the Southwest Florida […]
“Internships in your Business” Workshop had great success!
Our Business Services team coordinated the “Internships for your Business” workshop at FGCU campus with a great panel representing various educational institutions within Southwest Florida. The purpose of this workshop was to bring together educational institutions that have internship programs and businesses in order to understand the process, benefits, and […]
Career Exploration Tools
If you’re thinking about a first job, a new job or an entirely different career, there are online tools to help you build your résumé, practice interviews and help determine the best career for you by profiling your interests and work values. Your source for career exploration, training & jobs […]
Workforce Services Plan 2016-2020
Our CareerSource Southwest Florida local workforce services plan was developed in collaboration with local partners. Please click on the following link for the Workforce Services Plan for Local Workforce Development Area 24 for 2016 through 2020. LWDA24 WIOA Local Services Plan with 2-Yr Modification_ 053018
WGCU Gulf Coast Live! program on raising minimum wage
The campaign to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour has been gaining traction in recent months in New York, California and elsewhere in the country. Last week the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) held a series of rallies in cities around Florida advocating for a $15 minimum wage. […]
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