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Trusted Information for Your Research Needs

The Business Librarian and Research Services staff at the Main Library can assist job seekers with their research needs. We offer materials and personal research services to help you make informed decisions. We have an extensive collection of business and consumer magazines, and newspaper and journal articles online.

Career Development

  • Gives you an inside look at company reviews, interview questions, and salary information for thousands of companies.
  • From the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations. You can search combinations of job and career information.
  • U.S. Department of Labor - Wage and Hour Division provides: resources for workers, information about wages and salaries, state minimum wage laws, employment of workers with disablities, immigration, workers rights and more.

County and Municipal Job Links

Federal and State Jobs

  • Your one-stop center for Florida jobs.
  • Official federal job vacancy information and services for job seekers and employers.

For People with Disabilities

  • Employment site where 100% of posted jobs are from employers specifically seeking to hire people with disabilities
  • This private, not-for-profit organization in Lake Worth provides therapeutic training programs, community job placement, employment, residential, recreational, and senior activity programs for people with mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. Includes career development, job placement services, and job coaching services.
  • The Able Trust, also known as the Florida Endowment Foundation for Vocational Rehabilitation provides Floridians with disabilities opportunities for successful employment.
  • Includes information on federal regulations, technical assistance, and programs that support the needs of people with disabilities in the workplace.

Job Information for 50+

  • Advice and resources for older workers looking for full or part-time work.

Library Provided Resources

  • Free computer training, lecture-based and hands-on, for beginners and the more advanced users. Classes may be provided in English, Spanish, and Creole.
  • Online learning with skill building modules, test preparation materials and practice exams; including test preparation E-books. Take practice tests for GED, SAT, FCAT, fire fighter, postal worker and many more. Learn techniques for job searching , resumes, interviewing and workplace skills.
  • Peterson’s Career Prep database assists job seekers at all levels whether entering the workforce for the first time or searching for new opportunities. Create visually interesting résumés, cover letters, and personal websites that can be shared with prospective employers.
  • Electronic directory of over 24 million U.S. businesses. Useful for job searching and contact information.
  • Work one-on-one with professional tutors to get help with job searching, résumé writing, interview preparation and much more.

Local Agencies and Programs

  • A private, non-profit organization that helps both Palm Beach County employers and job seekers.
  • SkillUp® Palm Beach County from CareerSource is designed to help our region build a workforce that supports economic development. Job seekers can explore career pathways, view local job postings, register for free online learning, and receive workforce services. Take as many courses as you want for 180 days (6 months) at no cost to you. Anyone can create an account however, CareerSource requires you to set one up. For access: • Career Advisor - leave the option defaulted to none • Referral Location - select the Central Career Center • State ID - enter social security number

Local Listings

  • Includes regional job listings, job hunting resources, and links to national career development information.
  • Includes local job listings and links to local career development resources.

Private Sector Job Listings

  • Understand your worth and plan your career moves with Salary.com's easy-to-use salary calculator and salary comparison tools.

State of Florida

  • Florida's Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) claims must be filed electronically. If you do not have a computer at home, go to a Palm Beach County Workforce Alliance Center location or your local library branch.