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

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How to File for Unemployment
Unemployment claims are handled by the State of Florida. To file a claim or check the status of an existing claim, please visit www.fluidnow.com or call toll free at800.204.2418. If you have questions about extended benefits you can call 888.896.0091.

Polk Works
Aces Golf Tournament

Friday, October 1, 2010
at The Club at Eaglebrook
For more information on this event
or to be a sponsor click ACES

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New Series of Roundtables for Employers begins September 8th

New Location: Jim Miles Professional Development Center   Directions
Times: 2:30p to 4:30p
Topic:  Gaining Strategic Advantage with Consultants
Register Today

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Dundee Citrus Growers Recruitment
Thursday, September 2nd
8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Dundee Community Center
Click here for more info. 

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Polk Works in partenship with Polk State College is hosting a Veteran and Community Employment Fair October 28th from 10:00a to 4:00p on the Winter Haven Campus

Map of Facility

Register today

Employer Flyer

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.

Mobile One-Stop Fact Sheet


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.