Workforce development resources for the citizens and business community of Polk County, Florida

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Employer Services


Polk Works is the expert in workforce development efforts. We are the only non-profit corporation that helps to match the most qualified job seekers with local employers in Polk county.

"PalletOne has 18 locations throughout the US, when we need key or hard to find new employees about 95% of them come through me. I work with the other states and their hiring centers and none of them work as well as Polk Works. We are always able to post a job same day and have great success in hire within a few weeks if not sooner. Just want you all to know how much we appreciate you being there to help us succeed."

Frances L Shanks 
Human Resources Specialist 
PalletOne, Inc.

Our team specializes in understanding your needs as an employer by meeting with you to discuss the services and programs we offer.

Post Job Openings - Posting your job openings with Employ Florida will list your positions on our on-line job bank, where applicants can contact you directly.

Candidate Search - Enter keywords to find candidates available for work in Polk County.

Recruiting - We can assist you fill one position or help conduct a mass recruitment.

Outplacement Assistance - Our REACT team can help displaced employees with re-employment opportunities.

Labor Market Information & Statistics - Stay informed on local wages, demographics and other information related to your workforce.

Training Awards & Resources - Find out if your company can qualify for the many employee training financial assistance programs.

Mobile One Stop Unit - A recruitment and training office on wheels available to employers in Polk County.

Best Places to Work Awards - Receive recognition for implementing significant workforce programs in your company.

Roundtables & Employers' Edge Seminars - Educational, informative seminars at no cost to attendees, designed to help your staff and your company stay competitive in the marketplace.

Can't find what you need? Call Polk Works Business Services Unit at (863) 508-1600 ext.1102 or email BSU@polkworks.org to request additional assistance.