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Employee Training Resources
In a changing workplace, new technologies, job training, education and retraining
are essential to the growth of our existing industry. Customized training programs
can be designed to assist the employer in upgrading skills and implementing new
technology. These programs are available through Edison College, Lee County High
Tech Center (North and Central campuses) and Business & Industry Services.
Business and Industry Services
(BIS) is a program of the Lee County School District that provides employers with
effective, customized, economical training programs. BIS works with the employer
to design a training program to meet the specific needs of the business. Training
schedules are flexible to accommodate work schedules and can be offered at the employer's
site or BIS's training facility. The school district, in conjunction with other
state agencies, participates financially to provide this high-quality training at
the lowest possible cost to the employer. For information, contact:
BIS: (239) 939-6320.
The Continuing Education Institutes at Edison College provides employee development opportunities. The institutes are: health professionals; public safety; management, business and accounting; teacher preparation; career assessment; language and computer courses; and architecture, design and construction. In addition, a variety of occupational license are offered. For information, contact:
Center for Professional Development: (239) 432-5233.
Lee County High Tech
Central and High
Tech North provide vocational technology training. Both centers offer
training for those wishing to enter the job markets, as well as those who wish to
upgrade their skills. For information, contact:
High Tech Central: (239) 334-4544
High Tech North: (239) 574-4440
Alliance of Educational Leaders
offers a comprehensive site linking various training programs in Southwest Florida
and a chart of training providers with program availability by subject.
America's Service Locator
U.S. Department of Labor Employment
and Training Administration provides job and applicant postings, access
to on-the-job apprenticeships and other adult and youth training programs.
FGCU Center for Leadership & Innovation
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Employment Agencies and Websites
Southwest Florida
Career and Service
Centers of Southwest Florida
The News-Press (Click on
"Jobs") The largest local job site in Southwest Florida.
Southwest
Florida Help Wanted
A job-listing site with a local focus. All job listings and all the candidates are
from the Southwest Florida area
Workforce Development
Provides job-seekers and employers access to current employment and occupational
data and jobs posted online by employers.
Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau
Florida
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National
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Local Employment Agencies
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