Get There Faster Grant

Career advancement opportunities for eligible U.S. military veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses.

100+ program options!

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Youth Internships

Young adults can earn $15/hr through internship programs at CareerSource Polk!

If you’re looking for work experience opportunities, you’ve come to the right place.

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Career Services

We offer career development and training that connects job seekers with career opportunities. You can access help online or in-person at a CareerSource Polk location. Prepare for high skill, high wage jobs in Polk County.

Our services are provided at no cost.

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For Career Seekers

Get There Faster Grant
Career advancement opportunities for eligible U.S. military veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses. 100+ program options!
New Job Opportunities!
Gain a bigger picture of the many job opportunities available in Polk County!
Financial Assistance for Tuition and More!
Acquire the skills necessary to succeed in the fast-changing global economy through the Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA)! View the 2022-23 Training Programs and Providers and access the online WIOA Orientation. To learn more, click the above title.

For Youth

Youth Internships Paying $15/hr
Young adults, aged 16-24, can gain hands-on work experience while building relationships with Polk County employers.
Why Choose CareerSource Polk's Young Leaders Program?
The Young Leaders program provides individualized services to help young adults, ages 16 to 24, gain marketable skills that will help them enter the workforce. Click the above title to learn more!

For Employers

Business Services Quick Guide
How can your business benefit from CareerSource Polk's quality programs and services? View the Business Services Quick Guide to learn about training grant opportunities, tax credits and more!
Grow Your Team
Is your goal hiring, training, motivating or retaining your workforce? We can help.

Career Center Hours

We proudly serve businesses and job seekers as well as youth ages 16-24.

**Veterans and military spouses receive priority of service! For additional information about Veterans services, click here.**

Visit our Lakeland or Winter Haven Career Centers:

Lakeland career center and our comprehensive career center in Winter Haven: Mondays through Thursdays: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Our comprehensive career center in Winter Haven: Fridays: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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WT Orientations: Tuesdays 2pm to 3pm & Thursdays 9am to 10am
(Walk-ins Accepted at the Lakeland Location)

Upcoming Events

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WTP Orientation - Winter Haven

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WTP Orientation - Lakeland

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WTP Orientation - Lakeland

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WTP Orientation - Winter Haven

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