Employment & Workforce
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CareerSource Broward is the local workforce development board for Broward County that connects job seekers and employers through employment services, training programs, and career resources. It helps individuals find jobs, improve skills, and access education or certification programs, while also assisting businesses with recruiting and hiring qualified candidates. Services include resume support, job search assistance, career counseling, and access to funding for training in high demand industries.
North Center (Coconut Creek): 954-969-3541
Central Center (Oakland Park): 954-677-5555
South Center (Hollywood): 954-967-1010
Website: careersourcebroward.com
Centro Campesino (Farmworker Center)
Centro Campesino is a nonprofit organization that supports farmworker families and low income residents in South Florida by providing access to affordable housing, financial education, emergency assistance, and community development programs. The organization works to improve economic stability through services such as homeownership counseling, rental assistance, disaster recovery support, and workforce development. It also advocates for underserved communities by connecting individuals to resources that promote long term self sufficiency and improved quality of life.
Phone: 305-245-7738
Website: centrocampesino.org
CPR, AED & First Aid Training & Certification
Official safety training for individuals, healthcare professionals, and workplaces. Courses cover adult and pediatric CPR, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use, and basic first aid.
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Florida Commission on Human Relations
The FCHR is the state agency authorized to enforce the Florida Civil Rights Act and the Florida Fair Housing Act. It investigates complaints of discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations, as well as cases of whistleblower retaliation. The Commission handles allegations based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, or marital status. If a violation is found, the agency can facilitate mediation, conduct a full investigation, and issue a determination to help victims seek legal or administrative remedies.
Phone: 1-800-342-8170
Online: fchr.myflorida.com
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) is the state agency responsible for licensing and regulating many professions and businesses, including contractors, real estate agents, restaurants, hotels, and cosmetologists. It investigates complaints, enforces state regulations, and ensures that licensed professionals meet required standards of safety and conduct. DBPR also provides information on licensing, renewals, and consumer protections for services regulated by the state.
Phone: 850-487-1395
Website: MyFloridaLicense.com
Florida Department of Education
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) is the state agency that oversees public education, providing educator certification management, free professional development (PD), and oversight for K-12 schools and state colleges. By managing the Professional Learning Alternatives (PLA) and the Bureau of Educator Certification, FDOE ensures that teachers meet state standards while offering no-cost, self-paced courses to help educators earn in-service points and maintain their credentials.
Main Tallahassee Office: 850-245-0505
Online Certification Portal: fldoe.org/teaching/certification
Florida Division of Workers' Compensation
The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation is the state agency that oversees the administration of workplace injury laws, ensuring that injured employees receive mandated medical coverage and wage replacement benefits while helping employers and insurers remain in compliance. Through its Employee Assistance Office (EAO), the division provides a free, specialized watchdog service to help resolve benefit disputes and answer questions about legal rights without the immediate need for an attorney.
Phone: 1-800-342-1741
Official Website: myfloridacfo.com/division/wc
Florida Reemployment Assistance Program (Unemployment Benefits)
Florida’s Reemployment Assistance Program provides temporary financial support to eligible workers who have lost their job through no fault of their own and are actively seeking new employment. Benefits are typically paid weekly for a limited period and are based on prior earnings, with claimants required to file regularly, report job search efforts, and meet ongoing eligibility requirements. The program also connects individuals with job training and workforce services to help them return to work as quickly as possible.
Phone: 1-833-352-7759
Website: floridajobs.org
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is a federal agency that sets and enforces workplace safety and health standards to ensure safe working conditions for employees. It investigates workplace hazards and complaints, conducts inspections, and requires employers to correct unsafe conditions. OSHA also provides training, education, and resources to help prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.
Phone: 1-800-321-6742
Online: osha.gov/complaint
SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
SCORE is a nonprofit organization that provides free business mentoring and low cost training to entrepreneurs and small business owners. SCORE connects individuals with experienced volunteer mentors who offer guidance on starting, managing, and growing a business. SCORE also offers workshops, webinars, and resources to help improve business planning, operations, and long term success.
SCORE Miami-Dade
Phone: 786-425-9119
Website: score.org/miamidade
SCORE Broward (Greater Fort Lauderdale)
Phone: 954-356-7263
Website: score.org/broward
U.S. Department of Labor
The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor enforces federal labor laws related to wages, hours, and working conditions. It ensures workers are paid fairly under laws such as minimum wage, overtime, and child labor protections, and handles complaints involving unpaid wages or labor violations. The division also provides information and guidance to both employees and employers to help them understand their rights and responsibilities under federal labor laws.
Phone: 1-866-487-9243
Website: dol.gov/agencies/whd
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is a federal agency that enforces workplace anti discrimination laws based on race, color, religion, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. It investigates complaints, mediates disputes, and may take legal action in serious cases. The EEOC also provides resources to help workers understand their rights and employers comply with federal law.
Phone: 1-800-669-4000
Website: eeoc.gov