November 20, 2009
About Us
WorkSource is part of First Coast Workforce Development, providing services to help the First Coast work.
WorkSource, operated by First Coast Workforce Development, Inc., is responsible for providing a trained workforce to the employers in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam and St. Johns Counties. First Coast Workforce Development administers an annual budget of over $14 million, and functions around several initiatives designed to connect job seekers in transition with training and employment and focus on economic development through workforce preparation. The organization plays a key role in attracting new business and helping current businesses expand in Northeast Florida. WorkSource also operates a Youth Council, which helps connect local youths with career information and employment opportunities.
Our Mission: Connecting workers to jobs. WorkSource provides innovative services that exceed employers’ requirements for the jobs of today and the future.
Our Vision: Northeast Florida will have a world-class workforce development system that enables our businesses to be leaders in the global economy.
View the 2007-2008 Annual Report PDF
The WorkSource Strategic Plan
In 2005, the WorkSource leadership and board of directors developed a strategic plan. View the strategic plan (PDF)
The WorkSource Comprehensive 2-year Plan 2007 – 2009
WorkSource is pleased to present a Comprehensive 2-Year Plan that provides a demand driven workforce strategy for the delivery of services under WIA (Workforce Investment Act), Wagner-Peyser, and TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families).
The plan includes:
- a description of the development process
- our vision & goals
- an assessment of workforce needs
- how we are structured
- a look at the Career Services System & services we provide
- our performance goals
- how we work with downsizing companies to provide training & employment services to their workers
View 2-year plan PDF (PDF)
View the proposed 2009-2010 2-year plan PDF (PDF)
