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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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Local Employment Agencies

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