FloridaWorks
Alachua/Bradford Florida Works: A community Partnership
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Welcome to FloridaWorks!     

We are a community partnership in Alachua & Bradford Counties.  If you are LOOKING FOR A JOB or SEEKING A QUALIFIED EMPLOYEE locally or anywhere in Florida, please click here:  www.employflorida.com.  Employ Florida is the statewide web site where employers can post their job openings and job seekers can find employment opportunities.  FloridaWorks is part of the Employ Florida network.  www.floridaworksonline.com is a local resource with information about Alachua and Bradford Counties' One-Stop Career Centers, job fairs, and workforce board activities.

Unemployment Rate and Statistics for May 2009 

Florida: 10.0%
Alachua County:   6.6%
Bradford County:   7.6%
Available Positions in Region 9:  653
ITN #06-02-2009

The Alachua Bradford Regional Workforce Board d.b.a. FloridaWorks, is re-issuing this Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) to organizations with the capacity and expertise to provide the following services to the employers and job seekers of Alachua and/or Bradford Counties:

  • Career Services & One-Stop Operator - Alachua and Bradford Counties
  • Issue Date: June 16, 2009
  • Initial Contract Period: August 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010

It is the Respondent's responsibility to familiarize itself with all applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures that are applicable to the Service(s) that the Respondent is interested in providing.

To view more information regarding the ITN click here.

* ITN Questions and Answers are posted here.

 
New Program to CONNECT Gainesville talent to Our Employers

CONNECT with fellow job-seekers and employers, this weekly networking program is for professional-level job seekers.   

Presenter:  Brian Soucek, PHR

Presentation: Interviewing Techniques and will include a mock interview, role-play with a colleague, then a brief session for comments. 

Location:  (For the month of JULY) Naylor, LLC, 5950 NW 1st Place, Gainesville, FL, 32607Date/Time:  Mondays at 5:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  See details click here

 
Assessments, Workshops, & Orientations
To see current calendar of Assessments and Workshops click here.
 
Hot Jobs

Every week, FloridaWorks staff members identify local jobs that employers are eager to fill.  If you would like a vacant position to be included on this list, please call (352) 334-7105, ext. 302. Current Hot Jobs List (Updated July 1, 2009)

 
FloridaWorks Newsletter
FloridaWorks began producing a weekly email newsletter in November 2007.  It is full of useful information for business owners, job seekers, and social services workers who assist people working towards economic self-sufficiency.  Both FloridaWorks News and Community News are included in an easy to read format.  There is no charge to subscribe.  If you would like your name added to the list, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Click here to view the current edition or for past editions of the newsletter click here.
 
FloridaWorks GreenRide

With gasoline prices so high, many people are feeling the financial strain of commuting.  One way to reduce driving costs is to carpool.  FloridaWorks is working with Alachua and Bradford Counties to provide www.floridaworks.greenride.com - a web-based ride-sharing match system to help people who live or work or study in Alachua or Bradford Counties get where they need to go.  There is no charge for this service.  Carpooling is both economical and ecological - a great way to get to work or school.  Flyer.

 
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