Your career journey is about more than finding a job—it’s about building a future.
Looking for a job or planning your next career move? This page connects you with job boards, career pathways, and the resources you need to succeed. Beyond employment opportunities, you'll find essential community resources like transportation, education, housing, and childcare—because a strong career starts with the right support. Explore the tools available to help you take the next step toward your future.
Youth Opportunities
Experiential learning is hands-on, real-world learning that connects classroom knowledge to practical experience. For businesses, it’s a powerful way to engage future talent through internships, job shadowing, mentorship, and project-based learning. By offering these opportunities, companies can build stronger talent pipelines, shape workforce readiness, and contribute to the long-term success of both students and the local economy.
Looking for a career with long-term growth and stability? Explore the in-demand industries and career pathways that are shaping the future of our region’s workforce. This section connects you to training programs, certifications, and local opportunities in high-demand fields—helping you gain the skills and knowledge needed to build a successful, rewarding career right here in Tallahassee.
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Education
Energy & Utilities
Engineering
Healthcare
Hospitality & Tourism
Manufacturing
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Personal Services
Professional Services
Public Safety
Technology
Navigating your career journey takes more than just finding the right job—it’s about having access to the support and resources that set you up for long-term success. On this page, you’ll find a comprehensive collection of services designed to meet the essential needs of job seekers in Tallahassee. From housing and childcare to transportation and training programs, we've gathered the tools and connections to help remove barriers and empower you to focus on your goals. Explore the resources below and take the next step with confidence.
Big Bend Transit provides reliable, affordable transportation to help job seekers access jobs, training, and interviews through fixed-route and demand-response services.
StarMetro is Tallahassee’s public transit system, offering fixed-route buses, paratransit, and campus shuttles to connect riders to key destinations citywide.
Tallahassee State College (TSC) offers affordable, flexible programs designed to help job seekers gain in-demand skills. TSC offers both traditional degree programs as well as industry certificates and workforce training options.
Lively Technical College offers affordable, hands-on programs in high-demand fields like healthcare, skilled trades, and aviation. With flexible scheduling and career services, Lively prepares job seekers for employment.
Keiser University’s Tallahassee campus offers flexible one-class-at-a-time scheduling, career-focused programs, and personalized job placement support to help students balance their education with work and life commitments.
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) helps you access financial aid for education or training programs, offering grants, loans, and work-study opportunities.
ACE (Adult & Community Education) in Leon County offers GED® prep, ESOL classes, and high school credit recovery for individuals 16 and older. In-person and online options.
Tallahassee State College (TSC) offers GED® preparation classes to help you earn your Florida High School Diploma. Flexible scheduling is available with morning, afternoon, and evening options.
Florida Ready to Work provides training, assessments, and certifications in key workplace skills to help job seekers boost employability and succeed in various industries.
Goodwill of the Big Bend offers free job training programs in areas like retail, hospitality, construction, and digital skills. Their Career Training Centers provide resume help, interview coaching, and access to certifications to support job seekers at every stage.
Big Bend Habitat for Humanity helps individuals achieve stable housing through affordable homeownership programs such as low-cost housing and financial education.
ECHO provides emergency shelter, housing support, food, and resources to help job seekers facing housing challenges stabilize their lives and focus on employment. They also connect individuals with community services for long-term stability.
Goodwill’s Residential Services manages twelve accessible and affordable apartment complexes for people with disabilities in North Florida and South Georgia.
The Tallahassee Housing Authority provides affordable housing and rental assistance to help job seekers achieve stability and focus on employment goals.
Tallahassee Lenders' Consortium helps job seekers secure stable housing through affordable housing programs, financial counseling, and down payment assistance.
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Big Bend offers affordable childcare through after-school programs, summer camps, and activities that support academics, character, and healthy lifestyles.
The Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend offers childcare vouchers and financial assistance to help families access affordable, high-quality early education and programs like VPK and school readiness.
Kids Incorporated provides high-quality childcare through Early Head Start, offering low-income families support with health, nutrition, and parenting to prepare children for school success.
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Second Harvest of the Big Bend helps job seekers facing food insecurity by providing access to nutritious groceries through local food pantries, mobile distributions, and hunger relief programs.
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CareerSource Capital Region empowers job seekers with career counseling, resume help, interview prep, job search tools, training opportunities, and direct access to hiring events and employers.
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The Big Bend AFTER Reentry Coalition supports currently and formerly incarcerated individuals by connecting them with services and partnerships that promote successful reintegration and reduce recidivism.
DISC Village supports job seekers with criminal backgrounds by offering re-entry services, including job training, employment assistance, and life skills development to help individuals reintegrate and secure stable employment.
Florida’s Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) helps individuals with disabilities find and keep jobs through services like career counseling, job placement, training, and assistive technology.
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