COVID-19 has had and will continue to have major impacts on Florida’s workforce. But the CareerSource Florida network remains strong and continues to help businesses find talent and talented Floridians find jobs. (1/8 Thread: How We Help Businesses and Job Seekers)
Our services are still available in each community in Florida. Our local career centers are ramping up efforts – virtually and over the phone – to assist Floridians. Find critical resources on our new website: http://careersourceflorida.com/helpishere . (2/8)
Who’s hiring?
Our network partners can help you identify who is hiring now, especially those providing essential services. @Walmart is hiring 9,000 employees in Central Florida and North Florida’s Anderson Columbia is hiring anyone out of work due to COVID-19. (3/8)
Where can I get help finding work?
We can help Floridians whose jobs have been impacted by providing training and connecting them with employers. Our network partners provide virtual services, over the phone or by appointment. Find yours: http://careersourceflorida.com/helpishere . (4/8)
How do I apply for unemployment?
Our network is supporting @FLDEO with Florida’s Reemployment Assistance program. This is new and we’re working through the process, but we’re ready to help! Find your local career center for paper applications: https://bit.ly/2ScW8dY . (5/8)
What about businesses?
We can develop virtual job fairs, which allow hiring businesses to connect with job seekers even during this time of social distancing. We also can help you access programs such as the Short-Term Compensation Program: https://bit.ly/3aStSb3 . (6/8)
Where do businesses apply for a loan?
. @FloridaSBDCN offers low-interest loans to recover from disaster: http://bit.ly/sba-small-biz-loans. @FLDEO administers Florida’s Short-Time Compensation Program. For more information on eligibility and how to apply: https://bit.ly/3aStSb3 . (7/8)
A final word:
We’re inspired by the innovation and adaptability of Florida’s businesses. If yours needs to recruit, hire or train during this time, we can help! Visit http://careersourceflorida.com/helpishere  to get started. (8/8)
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