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

Summer Youth Employment

Informational provide below for the 2009 program year. Check back soon for new information for program year 2010.

Summer Job Links $1.2 Million Stimulus Dollars at Work

Polk Works announces "Summer Job Links," a summer youth employment program to employ 300 young adults into local jobs starting work on June 15.

Have work opportunities? Click Here (Employers)







Looking for a summer job? Click Here (Job Seekers)







"It really is a win – win situation", said Stacy Campbell-Domineck, President & CEO of Polk Works. “Through the stimulus funds Polk Works is able to pay these young adults while they gain valuable work experience and employers are receiving labor at no cost to them. Polk Works' $1,287,811 program is funded by stimulus dollars under the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act.

To view SYEP Worker's Compensation information, Click Here