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Insightful Questions Every Candidate Should Ask During an Interview

Candidates should know the interview is a two-way street, just as the interviewer asks questions to find out if you are the right candidate for the job, you should also ask thought-provoking questions to find out if the company is the right fit for you. Some candidates may hesitate in […]

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Free Online Training Resources

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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 the […]

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Tomorrow’s Workforce: A Trilogy – Symposium I Recap

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We are excited to share the recap of our first “Tomorrow’s Workforce Symposium” which was held on January 21, 2021! Symposium I included a panel of 7 SWFL’s Business Leaders who talked about the future workforce skills needed, the impact of technology on the workforce and more. This 16-minute video […]

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2020 Report to the Community – COVID 19 Edition

We are pleased to share our 2020 Report to the Community – COVID-19 Edition. This publication highlights our efforts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a year full of challenges but also many successes as you can see by the success stories we bring you. Click here for viewing this […]

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Soft Skills are Essential!

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You probably heard of the term “soft skills” regarding interviews or resume writing but are you aware of how important these skills are for your success? We want to share with you a great article by Lou Adler, CEO, Performance-Based Hiring Learning Systems, on LinkedIn called “Soft Skills Are Too […]

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Great Tips to an Effective Virtual Interview

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Virtual interviews may become more common as Florida companies practice social distancing. Read these tips to help you ace your next interview  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 questions, […]

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COVID-19 Virus Resources for Individuals and Businesses

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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.  […]

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Tuition Assistance for Occupational Skills Upgrade

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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 […]

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Do you know about the Florida Disaster website?

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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 […]

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Federal Bonding Program

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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 […]

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Summer Employment – Part 1-Tips and Expectations

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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 […]

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What You Can Get From Summer Employment

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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 […]

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