CareerSource Polk remains open and fully operational as we move forward through a period of organizational transition. Under the guidance of Interim CEO & President Nilda Blanco, our team continues to provide uninterrupted services and support to job seekers, employers, and the Polk County community. CareerSource Polk is working collaboratively with Polk County and state …
POLK COUNTY, FL. (August 20, 2026) – CareerSource Polk celebrated 30 years of workforce development and community impact Thursday during its Annual Meeting and Best Places to Work Awards Breakfast at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. With Lakeland Housing Authority serving as the event’s Premier Sponsor, the milestone celebration included one of the organization’s …
CareerSource Polk celebrated workforce excellence in Polk County by recognizing outstanding community partners, individuals, and businesses. This year’s Annual Meeting carried the theme “T.A.K.E.N.,” highlighting how generations are Together Aligning Knowledge, Experience, and New thinking to create meaningful change. Lakeland Housing Authority proudly served as the premier sponsor, with Regal Automotive Group and other valued …
Gain workforce and legal insights to tackle today’s most pressing employer challenges. POLK COUNTY, Fla. (January 13, 2025) – CareerSource Polk is hosting its 2025 State of the Workforce Summit on Thursday, January 30, from 8:00 am-1:00 pm at the Bonnet Springs Park Event Center, located at 900 Bonnet Springs Blvd., Lakeland FL 33815. …
CareerSource Polk is grateful for the outpouring of support from the Haines City Commission, the leadership team at the City of Haines City, the Northeast Polk Chamber of Commerce, and the entire Polk County community as we opened a CareerSource Polk Young Leaders office in the Oakland Neighborhood Center on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Over …
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (May 2, 2024) – CareerSource Polk is thrilled to announce the approval of its grant application for $500,000 to launch the new T.O.T.A.L. H.E.A.L.T.H. MATTERS Initiative. The initiative will serve 500 eligible residents in Polk County by September 30, 2024, thanks to the support and partnership of Community Wellness by United Way …
CareerSource Polk and their Business Services Division was recently featured in an article by the Central Florida Development Council. It discussed how they are adding consultants, in order to serve the businesses with across Polk County. Read the article here: https://www.cfdc.org/careersource-polk-adding-business-consultants-to-better-serve-clients/