Identifying Talent and Cultivating Success For the Region

Unsure of their next move, young adults are great candidates for rapidly growing areas of the economy, such as manufacturing, which provides pride of work, good pay and upward mobility. Internships, apprenticeship programs and other work experience options may be available, too.

We also have a summer intern program, allowing businesses to provide meaningful work experience for high school juniors and graduating seniors with six weeks of paid employment in June and July. This program is more than a job, it’s a true learning experience with lessons about obtaining and keeping a job, and learning skills of professionalism.

Private and nonprofit businesses may apply. All costs and compensation are paid by CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia.

We are currently recruiting employers interested in providing 2025 internships. If your company is interested in participating, please email Janay Gelin or call 321-394-0647.

*This program is available to current high school juniors and graduating seniors on free or reduced lunch. Updated March 8, 2024.

The workforce looks very different from years ago with workers staying in their jobs later in their career, returning to the workforce after they interrupted careers for family and other priorities, or because they want a new experience outside of retirement.

These workers exhibit many of the employment skills that employers identify as critical. Living healthier, longer lives, they are upgrading their skills for today’s in-demand jobs and seek sustainable employment. There are also individuals returning to the workforce who have taken advantage of the Back to Work 50+ program, which provides tools and coaching resources that ready them for the current job marketplace.

Talk to us about how you can connect with seasoned talent for your job openings. Consider the benefits of older, mature workers:

• Mature workers are loyal, reliable and stay in jobs longer
  Older adults are motivated to continue earning as they are more likely to have financial obligations and family responsibilities which incentivize them to stay in jobs longer.
• Mature workers bring experience and expertise
  Older adults provide a wealth of knowledge and skills garnered from their extensive work history. They can mentor younger colleagues, helping to boost productivity.
• Mature workers create a diverse workplace
  Having employees of different ages contributes to a more balanced workplace, offering a wide spectrum of perspectives, problem-solving skills, attitudes and innovative ideas.

Call 321-504-7600, email [email protected] or fill out the form below to get more information.

VETERANS

Those who have served our country have specialized skills, unique perspectives to offer and are a great resource for any business. Veterans perform in situations of high stress and high expectations, understand teamwork, process protocols, and deadlines. Veterans have an accelerated learning curve, leadership skills, perform well under pressure, have respect for procedures, work cooperatively alongside varying groups of people, respect the importance of health and safety and have exhibit high integrity.

Many Veterans have had extensive background checks for various levels of security clearances. When hiring a Veteran, you are selecting a pre-screened candidate that may have had already completed an extensive background check.

• 40% of Military Personnel have job assignments that involve information resource management.
• 92% of Active Duty Military Personnel in the U.S. use computers at work.
• 26.3% of Veterans 25 and older have at least a Bachelor’s Degree.

CSBFV can help you identify suitable Veterans, assist with completing job orders and screening, and refer qualified Veterans who meet job requirements.

MILITARY FAMILIES

Military Life also often means frequent moves that can make employment for a spouse or family member challenging. The spouses and work-age children of active military are a high-value resource for companies. Many have moved from place to place and have a diversity of job skills and cultural experiences that help them fit into new roles and within an accelerated learning curve. The Military Family Employment Advocacy Program (MFEA) is a state program designed to deliver priority workforce services for eligible military family members through Military Family Employment Advocates. We provide services such as employment counseling, job search, resume development, labor market information and referrals. Learn More about the Military Family Employment Advocacy Program.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW IF YOU ARE A FEDERAL CONTRACTOR:
CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia is the ONLY local compliance resource qualified by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program (OFCCP).  We can help your company remain compliant with all regulations at no cost to your business.  We can also help you with compliance in Job Listings and assist in finding qualified Veterans for your business.

RESOURCES

• Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) may be earned by employers who hire Veterans. Benefits have ranged from $2,400 to $9,600, depending on the employee hired.
  • WOTC Fact Sheet (pdf)
  • WOTC Quick Reference Guide for Employers (pdf)

One in five individuals have some type of disability but are still as able as other candidates. With proven skills, education or training, persons with disabilities can make a positive difference, and are ready, willing and enthusiastic to work and be financially independent. Our experts can help formulate accommodations if required and are ready to assist with transitions. See more about our services for persons with disabilities. Learn about becoming a Unique Abilities Partner here.

Those feeling that they have not yet hit their career stride are looking to evaluate their skills and move on to a job that provides greater satisfaction. Perhaps all it takes is enhanced computer skills or specific training to get them there. If you are a business in good standing, licensed to do business in Brevard, Flagler or Volusia County and your business could be positively impacted by improving the quality of your workforce through skills enhancement for currently employed workers, you may be eligible for training dollars from the Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) program.

The criteria for a business to receive Incumbent Worker Training funds are:

• Your company must provide a one-on-one match of money or in-kind contributions for each dollar the CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia invests in training.
• You must identify a current staff member(s) who is missing a skill or job requirement that you would like to retain or promote.
• You must have an established classroom training plan.
• Your employee(s) must meet WIOA or grant eligibility requirements.

WHO CAN APPLY?

An employer applicant must be current on all federal, state, and/or local tax obligations. Other qualifying criteria may also apply. The application approval process takes about two weeks.  Temporary employment agencies, employment agencies, or employee leasing agencies may not serve as the Employer of record.

GET STARTED

• Contact a business liaison at [email protected]

ABOUT AVAILABILITY OF TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING:

CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia continues to experience an unprecedented surge in scholarship applications. Funding is limited. Training scholarships are not guaranteed. Training scholarship funding may necessarily be suspended from time to time. For current information on availability of funding, to schedule an appointment with a career advisor or to learn more about how CSBFV may be able to help with career training and other employment services, please fill out the contact form below.

Those whose careers are in transition due to some degree of justice involvement often find barriers to employment. Employers may be eligible for tax credits and candidates may have specialized job skills gained in training programs to get back to work.