Celebrating 30 Years of Workforce Development!
On behalf of the CareerSource Polk Board of Directors, thank you for joining us in celebrating
Polk County’s Best Places to Work and Employers of Distinction
while also marking 30 years of workforce development and service to our community.
Each year, nearly 800 business leaders, community partners, and workforce champions gather at this signature event to recognize employers who are setting the standard, demonstrating exceptional workplace practices and a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life for their employees.
As we celebrated three decades as your local workforce development board, we are proud to continue supporting a stronger, more resilient Polk County workforce, connecting talent to opportunity and helping businesses thrive.
Event Photos
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BPTW Award Winners
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CareerSource Polk’s 2026 Workforce Incentive Awards
This event goes beyond recognition. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Through the support of our sponsors, CareerSource Polk delivers Workforce Incentive Awards each year that help remove real barriers to employment, including transportation, housing, healthcare, childcare, and food insecurity.
Together, we are breaking barriers and empowering jobseekers across Polk County to obtain and retain employment that leads to long-term self-sufficiency.
Application is closed. Award recipients were recognized during the event on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the RP Funding Center.
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors!
Your support continues to help us to make a significant impact on our workforce community!
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities: https://cspolk.info/becomeasponsor
