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

Polk Works is NOT conducting screenings for the Oil Spill Clean-up jobs. For more information about these positions, please visit the Employ Florida Marketplace website by clicking here.

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Annual Breakfast Meeting and
Best Places to Work Awards Ceremony
August 19, 2010
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church
175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive
Lakeland, FL 33801

$25 - per person
$250 - Company Table
$1000 - Community Sponsor
$1500 - Title Sponsor
$2500 - Partner Sponsor
$5000 - Corporate Sponsor

RSVP by August 13. Click here to register.

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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 Tournment

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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Professional Networking Group
August 10, 2010 
BB&T Bank Building
600 N Broadway Blvd
Bartow, Florida 33830
10:30am to Noon

Register Today

Flyer for Event 

Job Readiness Workshops

Polk Works Employability Skills Workshop is a free 10-day program specifically designed for adults who are interested in gaining career advancement. You can attend one day if a particular topic is of interest, or plan to attend the entire 10-day schedule. Our topics center on tips and techniques for standing out from the competition and the latest job search tactics for obtaining employment.

You will Learn How to:

  • Use the One Stop Career Center database (Employ Florida Marketplace) to search for jobs and research potential employers
  • Create or update your resume
  • Answer questions about employment gaps, negative work history or criminal background
  • Answer the top 10 interview questions and respond appropriately and positively to other difficult interview questions
  • Network to find job leads and gain exclusive interviews
  • Dressing for the job you want
  • Complete and use a Master Application

Different topics are scheduled daily from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at both Polk Works’ One-Stop Career Centers.

The workshops are by appointment only. To request an appointment, call the nearest location:

Lakeland
309 Ingraham Ave.
(863) 508-1100 ext. 3170

Winter Haven
500 E Lake Howard Dr.
(863) 508-1100 ext. 3322