Our Clewiston career center has been temporarily closed for in-person services until 11/02/2020. Our Clewiston staff is available via telephone to assist you at (239) 658-3300. The Clewiston career center is located at: Clewiston career center215B South Francisco Street, Clewiston, FL 33440 We apologize for this inconvenience and look forward […]
LeeCARES Individual Assistance Program for Lee County Residents
Are you a Lee County, Florida resident? Have you lost your job or received reduced work hours due to COVID-19? Lee County Government is investing in Human & Business Services to provide immediate assistance for individuals, families and businesses.Funds are available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) […]
Help is Here! Resources for Individuals and Businesses
Individuals Information about Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Click here for information on eligibility, application process, screening application, frequently asked questions and more! 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 […]
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. Metrix Learning Skillup – no cost online training for individuals who want to upgrade their skills or explore new career pathways. Click here to watch […]
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://www.chronicle.com/article/How-to-Ace-the-Virtual/248611 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Federal Bonding Program
A Federal Fidelity Bond is a business insurance policy that protects the employer in case of any loss of money or property due to employee dishonesty. The Fidelity Bonds issued under the Federal Bonding Program are insurance policies underwritten by the Travelers Property Casualty Insurance Company and are good for […]
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 […]
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 […]
5 Words You Should Never Use to Describe Yourself in an Interview
Are you nervous about an upcoming job interview? Hiring managers all have their favorite interview questions, but they are typically some variation of the common ones. For example, you might be asked, “How would your colleagues describe you?” or “Use three words to describe yourself.” Either way, your overall approach […]
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