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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 may not otherwise be eligible under Florida’s state Reemployment Assistance program, including independent contractors and individuals who are self-employed.

For the Reemployment Assistance Resource Guide which includes frequently asked questions, please click here. For additional information about Reemployment Assistance benefits visit Florida Jobs.

Florida’s Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Claims)

If you have lost your job as a result of COVID-19, you may be eligible to receive Reemployment Assistance benefits. You may file for unemployment benefits by mail or online at: http://www.floridajobs.org/Reemployment-Assistance-Service-Center/reemployment-assistance/claimants

Please visit Florida Jobs for more information about your reemployment claims.

The Department of Economic Opportunity would like to remind claimants that it is important to continue requesting benefits to receive payment. This video and guide may be helpful

*Please note we are not the unemployment office.

PIN Reset on CONNECT

Assistance to reset your PIN is available by submitting this form or calling 1-800-557-3242. You can also call the center closest to you:

Fort Myers Career Center (239) 931-8200

Naples Career Center (239) 436-4301

Port Charlotte Career Center (941) 235-5900

Immokalee Career Center (239) 658-3300

Clewiston Career Center (863) 983-6138           

If you live outside our Southwest Florida area – Find your local career services.

You can reach us Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.             

Hot Jobs

Check out the hottest jobs in Southwest Florida! Every week we will update it to give you the latest list of jobs in our area! Visit “Hot Jobs Opportunities“!

Temporary Cash Assistance

Click here for a TCA applicant work registration – OSSTClient activity guide to help individuals who have applied for Temporary Cash Assistance with DCF and are required to complete the TCA Applicant work registration process.  

Business Resources

If you are a Florida business owner, we’re here to help. In an effort to assist you and your employees amid COVID-19, there are resources available to support you financially. It is our mission to ensure that all Floridians have the opportunity to keep moving forward.

For a comprehensive overview of all federal and state resources available to small businesses impacted by COVID-19, please see below or download business resources here.

Hiring Now?

If you have immediate job openings, please send us an email at: bussvc@careersourcesouthwestflorida.com

Please provide: job titles, how to apply, wage information, and city where work will be performed.

Short time Compensation Program for Employers

The Short Time Compensation Program helps employers retain their workforce in times of temporary slowdown by encouraging work sharing as an alternative to layoff.

The program permits prorated reemployment assistance benefits to employees whose work hours and earnings are reduced as part of a Short Time Compensation plan to avoid total layoff of some employees.

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan

Working capital loans to help small businesses and most private, non-profit organizations meet financial obligations that cannot be met as a direct result of the disaster. Click here for details about this loan and how to apply.

SBA Debt Relief

The Small Business Administration (SBA) Debt Relief Program can provide a reprieve to small businesses as they overcome the challenges created by the COVID-19 health crisis. Click here for frequently asked questions.

Damage Assessment Survey

Has your business been affected by COVID-19? Please fill out this survey to help determine damage to businesses and non-profits related to the impacts of the pandemic in Florida.

Small Business step-by-step Reopening Process

The Florida Chamber of Commerce Small Business Council has developed an informative video for small businesses preparing to reopen. Watch here.

Florida Department of Revenue Extends Corporate Income Tax Filings

The Florida Department of Revenue issued an emergency order extending the deadline for certain corporate income tax filings. More information is available here.

Enterprise Florida’s Microfinance Guarantee Program

Enterprise Florida has a Microfinance Guarantee Program to provide access to credit for Florida entrepreneurs and small business through targeted loan guarantees. This program provides guarantees of up to 50 percent on loans of $250,000 or less. Find out more here.

Florida Manufacturers Survey

FloridaMakes is encouraging Florida manufacturers to complete a COVID-19 survey. The information shared will assist in helping with the State’s COVID-19 response. Click here for more information.

Teleworking Tips for your employees

The Florida Department of Management Services has shared teleworking tips to help employers and employees thrive and produce effective results while working remotely. Get more information here.

Resources for Veteran and Military Small Business Owners

The U.S. Small Business Administration has created a video to share resources available to veteran and military small business owners during COVID-19. Watch here.

Free Business Webinars on COVID-19

The International Economic Development Council has published a series of free business webinars on COVID-19. Access the webinars here.

IRS Extends Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave

The employer credit for paid family and medical leave has been extended until December 31, 2020, for small business owners who provide paid family and medical leave to their employees. Learn more here.

Save Small Business Fund

The Save Small Business Fund, administered by the U. S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, offers businesses $5,000 in grants to be applied toward expenses. See more here.

Additional resources

Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights

Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements

Wage and Hour Division Response to COVID-19

COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act: Questions and Answers

COVID-19 and the Family and Medical Leave Act: Questions and Answers

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Workshops and Meetings

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8:30 am Intro to Computers @ CareerSource Southwest Florida
Intro to Computers @ CareerSource Southwest Florida
Jan 26 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
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[...]
11:30 am iCareer Center Orientation @ Immokalee Center-CareerSource Southwest Florida
iCareer Center Orientation @ Immokalee Center-CareerSource Southwest Florida
Jan 26 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
This free orientation session provides a general overview of the services available at CareerSource Southwest Florida. Our center is here for the general public to learn about educational training, work based training, and employment opportunities.Share[...]
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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

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Eligible Training Providers and Programs

View our list of high demand jobs by occupation and find which schools on our approved training provider … Click here for more information about Eligible Training Providers

Employ Florida

Employ Florida

Employ Florida is a powerful online tool specifically designed to help connect employers and job seekers. This tool is another component of the Employ Florida network of workforce services and … Learn more about "Employ Florida" about Employ Florida

Tobacco Free Florida

Tobacco Free Florida is encouraging Floridians to learn the facts about the harmful effects of smoking and using smokeless tobacco and to make a plan to stop using these products. For more information, please click on the following link to the Tobacco Free Florida website: Tobacco Free Florida

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