WorkNet Pinellas develops and leads an effective, efficient and integrated business driven workforce system, providing comprehensive and responsive services to the County’s citizens and business community.

One of WorkNet’s main focuses is the provision of universal services to local job seekers. Each year, approximately 46,000 career seekers call on WorkNet Pinellas for assistance. WorkNet works to facilitate a match between the job seeker looking for work and the employer looking for qualified help.

WorkNet Pinellas provides personalized job matching and resume assistance along with access to all online job search engine databases in one location. Qualified WorkNet staff can assess the job seekers re-employment needs and refer them to WorkNet programs or community services to assist with those needs. Our services are available in person at our One Stop Centers throughout Pinellas County, or through our website, at no cost to the job seeker.

Important Note: Any training must take place in the county of your residence. If you reside in either Pasco or Hernando County, please contact the Pasco-Hernando Workforce Board or view their site at www. CareerCentral.jobs .

If you reside in either Pinellas or Hillsborough County, you may access the resources and services available through WorkNet Pinellas.

Some of the programs and services provided through WorkNet Pinellas:

Hot Jobs - includes some of WorkNet's most recently posted job opportunities as well as positions with top rated employers.

Career Resources - WorkNet Pinellas One Stop Career Centers are here to assist you with your career. If you are unemployed, underemployed, considering a career change, or seeking training, the WorkNet Staff will provide support with all aspects of your career development and enhancement.

• Resume preparation
• computer, fax, telephone and copy services
• job testing and assessment
• job listings and access to job banks
• job referrals

Training Assistance - Worknet Pinellas has various Training Services available for the unemployed worker.

Workshops - Hands-on Training programs provided to help you obtain or enhance your skills or to provide skills to help you land that next job. Please refer to WorkNet's online Calendar of Events for dates and times of the workshops.

• Introduction to Computers
• Basic Computer Skills
• Resume Development
• Professional Interviewing Skills
• Power Job Search

Executive Center - provides programs and services to Pinellas County Professionals who have earned at least a Bachelor's degree or have extensive management experience.

• resource room with internet and Wif-Fi access, phones, fax, scanner, printer, and copier
• professional/executive level resume review/critique
• assistance with networking cards, elevator speeches, networking scripts and career portfolios
• targeted employer summaries
• mock interviews
• one-on-one assessments of your job search approach

Networking - WorkNet offers a number of opportunities for unemployed and working professionals to network with other like-minded individuals.

• Transitioning Executive Network
• Pinellas Professional Network
• Job Club Network

Career Fairs - regularly scheduled job fairs to provide you a way to connect with multiple employers quickly.

Specialty Programs - WorkNet Pinellas is your One Stop provider offering a wide range of Specialty Programs within Pinellas County.

• Disaster Assistance
• Food Stamp Employment and Training Program (FSET)
• Non-Custodial Parent employment and training program
• Ticket to Work for Persons with Disabilities
• Veteran Services
• Welfare Transition Program (WTP)
• Workforce Investment Act Program (WIA)
• Reemployment and Emergency Assistance Coordination Team (REACT)
• Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA)
• Florida's Federal Bonding Program

Youth Programs - programs and services designed to help your, ages 14-21, plan and achieve their educational goals and secure employment.

• STEM TEC: SCI - Summer Career Insititute
• Youth Connect
• YouthBuild Pinellas
• Technical Careers Pre-Apprenticeship
• Operational Life Skills

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