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

Apply for an Application for the
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

PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING GROUP
April 13, 2010
Location: 
BB&T Bank
600 N Broadway Ave
Bartow, Fl 33830
3rd Floor Community Room
RSVP to 863-508-1600, ext 1107
by April 9th


April 14, 2010 - Roundtable
Strategic Diversity Recruiting
Presented by: Lori Van Ness
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Employer Roundtables
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scheduled roundtables

Polk Works Two Year Services Plan
Click on the title to access Polk works'
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.

Disability Services

Disability Program Navigator
Polk Works assist people with disabilities to access and navigate the complex provisions of various programs that provide the services and support needed to obtain and maintain employment.

Our Disability Program Navigators will work with you to develop an individual plan of action by assessing opportunities in providing Career Consulting, Case Management, and Job Placement/Employment Services. 

The Disability Program Navigators also offer a wide range of services to people with disabilities such as:

  • Ticket-to-Work Program- The Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program is an employment program for people with disabilities who are interested in going to work. The Ticket Program is part of the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 – legislation designed to remove many of the barriers that previously influenced people’s decisions about going to work because of the concerns over losing health care coverage. The goal of the Ticket Program is to increase opportunities and choices for Social Security disability beneficiaries to obtain employment, vocational rehabilitation, and other support services from public and private providers, employers, and other organizations.

For more information and to request an appointment, call the Polk Works Disability Program Navigator in Lakeland  at (863) 508-1100 ext. 3105.

Disability Program Navigator & Partnerships:

Vocational Rehabilitation
The Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation has dedicated professionals to provide service and information to persons with disabilities, including SSI and SSDI beneficiaries, on how to enter, re-enter, or retain unsubsidized, competitive employment.
Lakeland (863) 680-5534
Winter Haven (863) 291-5280