If you are looking for a business-friendly environment without the stress of urban congestion, DeSoto County, Florida, is the place for you.
In DeSoto County, leaders in the public and private sectors are determined to see the county continue to prosper. We strengthen our county and community by fostering economic growth and developing programs that help businesses and entire business sectors achieve success.
Our work at the Economic Development Office helps create jobs and positions in DeSoto County for future growth, all while improving the quality of life. We make DeSoto County stronger.
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DeSoto County offers a variety of workforce services to the business community from both state and local levels. The DeSoto County Economic Development Department is ready to link you to resources and information that can help you find, train and retain qualified, motivated employees.
Whether it’s talent, infrastructure or real estate offerings, we are committed to enabling prosperity through our time and financial investment.
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 one 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.
Free business consulting and training from experts.
Florida SBDC at University of South Florida is a regional source located at South Florida State College.
The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at University of South Florida, with an office at South Florida State College’s main campus in Avon Park, assists existing and emerging businesses in DeSoto County through no-cost confidential business consulting, information and low-cost training.
stress of urban congestion, DeSoto County, Florida, is the place for you.
