Youth Work Experience

Our Young Leaders Program serves youth ages, 16-24.

Summer jobs and vocational programs prepare students to go further in the job market than school alone. If you’re looking for work experience, CareerSource Polk is the right place.

Young adults have options. We help them explore and prepare.

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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

NOW HIRING - View the latest job openings in Polk County!
New work opportunities become available each day! View job titles, locations and wages from a downloadable spreadsheet.
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 2021-22 Training Programs and Providers and access the online WIOA Orientaion. To learn more, click the above title.
Polk County Employers are Hiring!
Polk County residents looking for job opportunities are encouraged to visit EmployFlorida.com. Visitors can use this one-stop-shop to conduct job searches as well as apply for jobs!

For Youth

Internship Opportunities
Young adults not enrolled in high school or college may be eligible for our out-of-school youth internships paying $15/hr!
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

2021 Annual Meeting and Best Places to Work Awards - Register Today!
Individuals and sponsors can register today! Corporate Tables are available! For more information, click the title above.
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 more information and to see if you qualify, click here.**

Visit our Lakeland or Winter Haven Career Centers:

Monday-Thursday:
7:30 am – 5:00 pm

Friday:
9:00 am – 5:00 pm

*** To ensure your safety, WT and WIOA Orientations are by appointment only.

Upcoming Events

Job fairs, orientations, workshops and more can be found here. We hope to see you at one of our next events!
WIOA Orientations - Winter Haven

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WIOA Orientations - Lakeland

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WIOA Orientations - Winter Haven

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WIOA Orientations - Lakeland

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