Workforce development resources for the citizens and business community of Polk County, Florida

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2009 BEST PLACES TO WORK
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See which companies were awarded Best Places to Work for 2008.
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VIRTUAL JOB FAIR COMING TO POLK WORKS
During the week of
March 22 through 26, 2020
visit the virtual job fair website @ virtualjobfair.polkworks.org

For more information for Job Seekers click here
For more information for Employers click here


Employer Roundtables
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scheduled roundtables

Polk Works Two Year Services Plan
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Two Year Plan Addendum
Two Year Workforce Services Plan

 

 

 

 

 

How to File for Unemployment
Unemployment Claims are handled by the State of Florida. To file a claim or check on the status of an existing claim, please visit www.fluidnow.com or call toll free 1-800-204-2418. If you have questions about extended benefits you may call 1-888-896-0091.

Mobile One Stop Unit

The Mobile One-Stop Unit is regularly scheduled to visit selected outlying cities in Polk County to reach individuals who may not have easy access to computers. The unit allows individuals to search for jobs online, prepare resumes and submit applications for open positions. Click here to see the list of cities scheduled.

Employers may want to consider the Mobile One-Stop Unit when the company needs an extremely flexible, rolling computer lab for:

  • Recruitment Fairs
  • Testing and Assessments
  • Off-site Training/Meetings
  • Employee Benefits Registration

Equipment Included:

13 Dell brand computers with 19” monitors
Pre-loaded software includes the full Microsoft Office Suite
Two HP 6310 color inkjet fax/copier/printer
Private interview room
10 wireless Dell laptops for additional exterior usage

Internet Access
Fully automatic satellite service with 1000 kbps download speed, 256 upload speed
Wi-Fi mobile high-speed internet access
Wireless G broadband router, Linksys WRT54G
Cellular internet capabilities

Video/Audio
Two LCD display monitors (one 46” interior with SMART board overlay, one 40” exterior)
Two Sony VCR/DVD combo players with Peavey audio amplifier with mixer and front/rear speakers
Wireless microphone system interior & exterior
PA system with exterior speaker
Direct TV capabilities
24” TV mounted in front cab with overhead with roof mounted antenna

Additional Features
Roll-out exterior awning, 23’ feet long, 8’ deep
Security system with interior/exterior cameras and motion detectors
Automatic wheelchair lift
Refrigerator & microwave
Sound deadening wall carpeting
Six exterior weatherproof electric outlets

Fee: $500 per day. Rental Hours are 9am -3pm weekdays. To reserve the unit for your company, call (863) 508-1100 x 3324 or email MOS@polkworks.org.