Help For Hospitality Workers

Do You Have Hotel, Restaurant, Retail, Casino or Other Service-Related Work Experience? Help is Here!

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COVID-19 has affected many aspects of the South Florida economy, including those who work or were employed in the hospitality industry. If you have hotel, restaurant, retail, casino or other service-related experience, we have services designed to help you get back to work.

Helping You Find A Job

Here's more information about exclusive days/times reserved for you to receive job placement assistance, access to our resource rooms and more - all at no cost: English | Español | Kreyòl | Français

Helpline: Questions about résumés, virtual interviews, job search or about Employ Florida? If so, here's more information: English |  Español | Kreyòl | Français

Online Workshop Presentations: The English versions of our professional presentations are available as live virtual webinars. You can register for the webinar by visiting our events calendar here.

      Are you looking to go back to school? To learn more about how you may qualify for a scholarship of up to $12,000 for in-demand career training, click here to watch a short video.

      Now more than ever is a great time to get the skills you need for the job you want. Accelerated training programs are designed so that you can train in a short amount of time, from one semester to one year or less, and quickly join the workforce in a high-wage career with a certification credential. Available training programs include:

      • Automotive service technician
      • Cybersecurity
      • Computer programming
      • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC)
      • Motion picture production
      • Commercial Vehicle Driving
      • and much more!

      Broward College

      To learn more about rapid training programs offered by Broward College, visit https://www.broward.edu/enroll/weareone/index.html

      Broward Technical Colleges

      To learn more about rapid training programs offered by Broward Technical Colleges, visit 
      https://www.browardtechnicalcolleges.com/rapid-credentialing/

      Broward County residents looking for a job are encouraged to register in Employ Florida. The online system serves as a one-stop shop to assist you with your job search, while also allowing you to directly apply for jobs, all at no cost.

      For a list of upcoming virtual recruitment events and to access our events calendar, click here. 

      Get A Temporary Job Fast!

      Broward County Residents who have lost their job due to COVID-19 may be eligible to participate in a temporary work-based program that provides employment for up to four (4) months. Available jobs include the following:  

      • Warehouse associates
      • Cleanup and sanitation activities at public facilities 
      • Moving, storing and distributing food, medicine and other supplies 
      • Assessing the needs and providing assistance to individuals affected by the pandemic

      COVID-19 Dislocated Worker Program Flyer 
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      **Additional information about the employment program, including eligibility requirements and how to get started, can be found by clicking the button below.**

      COVID-19 Dislocated Worker Program Website
      View Available Jobs

      Upcoming Virtual Seminars Where You Can Learn How We Can Help You Find Your Next Job or Get Money to Go to School

      Thinking about entering a new career field? Interested in going back to school? CareerSource Broward hosts virtual seminars that cover several topics to help you make your next career move, including scholarships for career training, paid internships, on-the-job training and more. There is NO COST to attend the webinar, but registration is required. Below is the date for our next upcoming webinar:

          For more information on how CareerSource Broward can help you with job placement assistance, online career success workshops, financial assistance for career training and education and more, click here.

          Reemployment Financial Assistance

          Florida's Reemployment Assistance (RA) benefits, formerly known as unemployment compensation, are available to Floridians who have been negatively impacted as a result of the ongoing coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible Floridians include individuals who have lost their job through no fault of their own; laid off or sent home without pay for an extended period by their employer; are quarantined by a medical professional or a government agency; or caring for an immediate family member who is diagnosed with COVID-19. Click here to view a list of frequently asked questions before you begin your application process.

          How Do I Apply

          • Individuals can apply for reemployment assistance benefits by visiting the state's new user-friendly website at www.floridajobs.org/raapplication.
          • You can also print an application online (available in English, Spanish and Creole) by clicking here.
          • Please note that paper applications may take longer to process than completing an online application. Paper applications can be mailed to: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity P.O. Box 5350 Tallahassee, FL 32314-5350
          • RA benefits are administered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and NOT CareerSource Broward. For specific questions about unemployment benefits, call 1 (833) 352-7759.