This program provides employment services to people who are blind or visually impaired. The goal is to place them into jobs that are compatible with their interests and abilities. Services could also include direct training at the job site and help with issues that have an impact on the job. This includes issues such as transportation, housing and referrals to local resources.

Please see the website for all services.

Goodwill can help someone find a job. They are ready to help in the efforts to secure a job. The Direct Placement Services are for those job seekers with disabilities. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This center helps people with disabilities live as independently as they can. They give people the tools to be their own best resource. This is done by offering a wide range of programs and services. Please call 352.378.7474 or go to the website to learn more.

Services & Programs Available:

This agency offers Supported Employment. Services are for those with disabilities. They help those who need ongoing support services. This will help them succeed in employment. Please call or visit website to learn more.

Support may include:

• Arranging transportation
• Developing natural supports and assistive technology, if needed, to permanent job duties
• Placement, training or retraining the supported worker

Case workers can help job seekers with employment. They will assess the client for all needs and work with him or her for the best plan of action.

Services include:

• Incentive payments for job-related purchases
• Match applicants to available jobs
• Referrals to other emergency services
• Removal of potential employment barriers
• Resumé and job application assistance
• Same day 1-on-1 employment coaching
• Training and retraining opportunities
• Weekly job readiness workshops and networking

Locations of service:
http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/index.aspx?nid=281

For Job Seekers

• Create a resume
• Research career and wage information
• Find training programs
• Conduct and save job searches
• Receive automatic job notifications
• Connect to local workforce experts

For Businesses

• Post and manage job openings
• Search candidates by skills, experience or region
• Research labor market information
• Learn about training grant opportunities
• Connect to local workforce experts

Opportunity Place, Inc. helps families who are homeless. They offer a range of services and resources to those in need. They assist with job training and those seeking employment. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

This agency helps adults with disabilities. They provide a wide variety of services to help job seekers find a job. Please call 352.560.6029 or go to the website to learn more.

Services:

FloridaCommerce provides job help to those living in Florida. They can help with getting compensation and jobs. Please call 850.872.4340 or visit the website to learn more.