Q. As my business expands, I need to locate qualified employees. How can Workforce Solutions help me?

A. Employ Florida has an Internet job listing system that can help you. You can enter your job openings into www.employflorida.com/ Job seekers can then view your job requirements and you will be contacted in accordance with the instructions you provide.

You can also search and review the database of job seeker resumes and contact those who match your job requirements.

If you prefer, staff at Workforce Solutions can assist you with entering the job order and searching the database for qualified workers.

Q. As an employer, I interview many job seekers who do not have the basic skills to perform the duties related to the jobs I am offering. Are there training programs available through the Workforce Solutions that prepare youth and unskilled adults for entry into the workforce?

A. Yes, Workforce Solutions provides job training and employment services to adults and youth.

Q. Are there any programs available to help me train my employees?

A. Workforce Solutions is a business supported by the State that assists employers in strengthening their competitive edge by providing funds to off-set the costs of job skills training necessary to maintain high-performance workplaces.

Q. How current is the information included in each candidate’s profile?

A. New candidates join the site all the time and existing candidates are encouraged to keep their details as current as possible. Each profile shows the date it was last updated but this does not mean profiles that have been on the site for longer are not current. Candidates are responsible for keeping their profile information current and are instructed to so do when they join the site.

Q. Have candidates been through a screening process?

A. Yes, Workforce Solutions staff screen and pre-qualify job candidate referrals according

to specifics on your job order. Our recruiting process may include employer specific interview screening, individual assessments and testing.

Q. Do you guarantee I will find the right employee?

A. Workforce Solutions provides you access to our Business Service Consultants and our Business Centers’ facilities. While there may be a number of candidates to choose from, we provide no guarantee you will find the right employee. We do, of course hope that this is not the case, and the tools and information provided will assist you with your selection and recruitment process.

Q. How is using Employ Florida and Workforce Solutions Business Service Consultants different from placing a job advertisement?

A. Our Employ Florida database and staff enables you to search a talent pool to find that perfect employee for your open position. You do not need to answer telephone queries or print and sort through resumes, both of which can be time consuming. Let us search for your qualified new hire.

Q. What commitment does my company make if we receive Employed Worker Training Funds?

A. Companies that receive grants from the Employer Worker Training Fund must provide non-governmental matching funds or in-kind contributions to the project that equal or exceed the amount of the grant. Companies are also required to report outcomes as described in the eligibility application.

Q. Is there someone who can guide me through the Employed Worker Training application process?

A. Your local Business Service Consultant will provide technical assistance during the application process. You can reach your consultant at: