This program can serve up to 140 inmates at a time. It gives participants the chance to get their lives back on track. They are employed during the day and work on substance abuse treatment, education and vocational courses at night. WR inmates pay a fee for their room and board. They also make court-ordered payments and send money home for family support. They are required to set money aside for savings upon release. Program offerings at each facility vary to best meet the needs of the men served. Please see the website for more information.

Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, Inc. provides Job Connection. This program offers free services to job seekers. They help them access resources and develop job skills.

Job Connection services include:

• Job leads and referrals
• Career planning and exploration
• Resume and cover letter development assistance
• Guidance and tips on effective job searching
• Soft skills training
• Basic computer literacy classes
• Computer and internet access
• Copier/scanner and telephone access
• Assistance filling unemployment applications
• Assistance with SNAP applications
• Referrals to community resources

Please call or visit website for more information.

Job Connections helps people find long-term employment or better paying jobs. We match employers with job-seekers. This free service is available to:

• Individuals with disabilities
• people with limited work history
• veterans
• recipients of government support programs
• everyone looking for a job

We also provide:

• career counseling
• interest and aptitude assessment
• assistance with writing resumes and cover letters
• role playing interview exercises
• assistance in completing and submitting applications

Salvation Army has these programs avilable to community:

• Domestic violence counseling
• Employment counseling
• GED classes
• Housing assistance
• Life skills classes
• Mental health counseling
• Substance abuse counseling
• Vocational assessments

Call for more information.

Employ Florida Marketplace connects job seekers and employers. It has links to job training and education. It also has job postings. Please call or go to the website to learn more.

Services include:

• Career Explorer
• Job Search
• Workshops/Training
• Job Fair Finder
• Assistance Center
• Learning Center
• Labor Market Facts
• Job, Personal, and Tools and Technology Skill Assessments
• etc.

Employ Florida Marketplace connects job seekers and employers. It has links to job training and education. Please see the website for more information.

For Job Seekers:

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

For Businesses:

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

Employ Florida Marketplace connects job seekers and employers. It has links to job training and education. The program is run by a local CareerSource office. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Toll Free: 1.800.438.4128

For Job Seekers

Employ Florida offers assistance in finding jobs. They offer business and career services.

Services include:

Employ Florida connects job seekers and employers. It has links to job training and education. Please call 941.358.4200 or check their website to learn more.

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:

CareerSource runs the Employ Florida Marketplace. It is a full-service employment center. It offers a variety of services for job seekers. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

Services Include:

• Education & Training
• Find a Job
• Reemployment Assistance