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Tomorrow’s Workforce A Trilogy – Symposium III – Next Steps – 6/24/2021

This three-part symposium continues on June 24, 2021, with legislators and policymakers talk about long-term Southwest Florida workforce needs. We have listened to businesses and education leaders. Now it is time to focus on Next Steps. What: Symposium III – Next Steps (Virtual) When: June 24, 2021 – 8:30am to […]

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 […]

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 […]

Summer Employment – Part 1-Tips and Expectations

School ended and the summer arrived. By now, you probably found a part-time or full-time job to get you through the summer. Something to bring you extra cash before school starts. Now that you are in your summer job, let’s address some areas of great importance that will help your […]

Apprenticeship Masonry Training Available!

We are recruiting in the Immokalee, LaBelle and Clewiston areas. Are you interested in enrolling into Apprenticeship Masonry Training? Attend classes one evening per week while working full time with a participating employer. You can earn while you learn. Requirements: Be a Migrant Farmworker or family member Be 18 years […]

11 Reasons to Hire a Veteran

For veterans, transitioning to civilian life can be full of challenges. One such challenge is finding civilian employment. Many employers choose to hire veterans because of their particular leadership and teamwork experience, education, and training. You can also correlate different military occupations with analogous civilian jobs. 1) Accelerated learning curve: Veterans […]

What You Can Get From Summer Employment

We are half-way through the summer and you may know what matters in regards to keeping the job you have and how it can help you in future career choices. Believe it or not, summer jobs can open up our eyes as to what is important to you about the type […]

Why Having a Best Friend at Work Makes You More Productive and Happy

Using research and principles outlined in his book, The Blue Zones of Happiness: Lessons from the World’s Happiest People, Dan Buettner details four important things that will enhance your work life. “For long-term happiness, try to make your career something that speaks to your passions.” – Dan Buettner 1. Try […]

Advice on not to waste time on cover letter details

Searching for a job can be stressful and time consuming. We must manage our time wisely to reach our desired goals. A common mistake job seekers can make is spend too much time on their cover letter. You may be concerned that your cover letter does not have the appropriate areas […]

Youth Career Exploration Workshop~Video

~A Career Exploration Workshop for High School Students~ The youth participated in a 3-day workshop which consisted of: resume and cover letter writing, creating their own resume, and lastly doing mock interviews with SHRM SWFL. Our own, Deb Reardon, Disability Navigator, explained to the youth about the importance of soft skills, work […]

We Are Proud To Announce Our Contest Winners!

And the results are in!!! CONGRATULATIONS to 2018-2019 Elementary School ‘Picture This As A Career’ Poster Contest Winners! 1st Artist Collier County – Immokalee 2nd Music Collier County – Immokalee 1st Author Collier County – Naples 2nd Florist Collier County – Naples 1st Animal Rescue Hendry County 2nd Computer Programmer Glades County 1st […]