Get There Faster Grant

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

100+ program options!

Learn More About the Get There Faster Grant

Youth Leadership Training Opportunities

Young adults can gain hands-on experience through the Youth Leadership Training Program! Opportunities still available for eligible youth not enrolled in high school or college.

 

Learn More About Youth Leadership Training Opportunities

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

Job Opportunities in Polk
View recent job openings throughout Polk County.
Get There Faster Grant for U.S Military Veterans
Career advancement opportunities for eligible U.S. military veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses. 100+ program options!
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 2023-24 Training Programs and Providers and access the online WIOA Orientation. To learn more, click the above title.

For Youth

Youth Internships
Opportunities available for young adults not enrolled in high school or college.
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:

Winter Haven: Mondays through Thursdays: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fridays: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Lakeland: Mondays through Thursdays 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday’s 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 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

Join us for an upcoming event!
Office Closures - Staff Training

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WTP Orientation - Winter Haven

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WTP Orientation - Lakeland

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Hiring Event: 1st Priority Staffing

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Community Partners

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