Celebrating 30 Years of Workforce Development!
On behalf of the CareerSource Polk Board of Directors, we invite you to join 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 celebrate 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 Details
Thursday, August 20, 2026
RP Funding Center | Lakeland, FL
Doors open: 7:30 am
Event begins: 8:00 am
Scroll down to register or purchase a sponsorship!
Individual Registration
Click here to register to attend the event as an individual (multiple tickets available).
Sponsorships/Corporate Table Registration
Click here to secure a sponsorship or corporate table.
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 now closed. Award recipients will be recognized during our Annual Meeting & Best Places to Work Awards Breakfast on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the RP Funding Center.
Own the 2027 CareerSource Polk Men of the Workforce Calendar!
Celebrate this year’s 13 outstanding Men of the Workforce while making a difference in our community. Every calendar purchased helps support CareerSource Polk’s Workforce Incentive Awards, providing critical assistance to local job seekers facing barriers to employment, including:
TRANSPORTATION | CHILDCARE | HOUSING STABILITY | EDUCATION | FOOD INSECURITY | & MORE
Featuring all 12 candidates—including this year’s much anticipated Man of the Year—the calendar is a meaningful keepsake and a great way to support workforce success in Polk County.
Pre-order your calendar today!
Join us as we celebrate 30 years of impact and help shape what’s next for Polk County’s workforce.
This year’s sponsorship goal: $100,000
Your support allows us to make a significant impact on our workforce community!
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities: https://cspolk.info/becomeasponsor
