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 Corps

Job Corps is the nation's largest and most effective residential and career training program for eligible youth ages 16 through 24. Last year nationwide, 90 percent of Job Corps graduates started new careers, enrolled in higher education programs or enlisted in the military.

 

Job Corps provides education, job training, assistance with job placement and follow-up support - all at no cost to eligible students. Students who enroll in Job Corps can earn a high school diploma or GED, train for a new career, prepare for higher education and gain the practical skills they need to succeed in the workplace.

 

Job Corps offers career training in more than 100 occupational areas, including business technology, health occupations, hospitality, culinary arts, construction, and auto mechanics. Students also receive academic training, including basic reading and math, GED attainment, college preparatory courses and Limited English Proficiency courses. Courses in independent living, employability skills, and social skills are offered in order to help students transition into the workplace.

 

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