DeSoto County offers a variety of workforce services to the business community from both the state and local levels. The DeSoto County Economic Development Office is ready to link you to resources and information that can help you find, train and retain qualified, motivated employees.

Our staff works cooperatively and closely with several organizations to continue nurturing a first-class labor force in our area. CareerSource Heartland, CareerSource Florida, Employ Florida, Florida High Tech Corridor and DeSoto County's South Florida State College are great resources for businesses to upgrade their workforces or maintain them at premium levels.

Employer Training Opportunities 

On-the-Job Training: Helping employers offset the costs associated with new hires by reimbursement of a significant percentage of the employee’s salary while they are being trained in the workplace is another method that can be utilized to improve employee skill sets.

Employed Worker Training: If you are thinking about upgrading the skills of your employees to make your organization more competitive, workforce resources may be available to reimburse up to half of the costs associated with the training when it leads to a nationally recognized credential. Request more information here.

Corporate Education: South Florida State College's Corporate and Community Education  (CCE) Department works with local businesses to help sharpen the skills of its workforce, through customized training and continuing education opportunities.