211 Helpline - Resource Helpline
211 Helpline gives free, confidential information and referrals to anyone in need. This resource serves Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties.
Services include:
211 Helpline gives free, confidential information and referrals to anyone in need. This resource serves Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties.
Services include:
Unemployment Compensation (UC) program provides temporary wage replacement to qualified individuals who are out of work through no fault of their own. You can file a claim on the website. You can also file an appeal on a denied claim.
Employ Florida Marketplace connects job seekers and employers. It has links to job training and education. Contact for more information or see website.
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
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Florida Department of Education provides Transition Youth. This program helps people who have disabilities get or keep a job after exiting high school. Please call or visit website for more information.
USAJOBS has listings of open jobs with the U.S. Government. They are here and abroad. Please see the website for more information.
The USAJOBS customer support desk (email only) is available:
Mon - Fri 7:00AM - 8:00PM
Sat & Sun 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Comments and questions submitted on the contact page should be answered within one business day.
In Florida, the TANF (or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) work program is called the Welfare Transition Program. It is run by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. The program helps welfare recipients move from welfare to work. The goal of the program places importance on work and self-sufficiency. And on personal responsibility. To meet these goals a variety of support services and programs were created. The funding came from both federal and state. There are requirements that must be met to participate in this program.