State of Florida
State agencies and public service.
Roles to Explore: Administrative assistant, facilities technician, program coordinator.
Search State of Florida Careers← State resource centers
FLFL employment resource center
Find work in Florida
Official agencies, major employers and practical employment resources—organized for people who are ready to work.
Available nationwide · All 50 states & Washington, D.C.
Free Local Job & Training Help — American Job Centers
American Job Centers can help you find local openings, connect with employers, prepare for interviews and explore training assistance. Basic employment help is free. Some training and additional services require eligibility approval and available funding. Services vary by center, and employment is not guaranteed.
Find a Job Center Near Me ↗
Enter your city or ZIP code in the official finder. Contact the center to confirm services and appointment requirements.
Ask for more than résumé help:“Which employers are hiring near my city? Can you refer me to suitable openings? Are hiring events, paid training or on-the-job training available?”
What is WIOA, and who pays for this help?
WIOA means Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It is a federal law supporting employment and training services nationwide, not an agency or a job board. American Job Centers bring together public workforce programs and partner services. Local names vary; in California they are called America’s Job Centers of California.
Centers can provide job listings, employer referrals, placement assistance, hiring events, skills assessments and career counseling. Eligible applicants may also receive approved training or other support. Ask your local center which services it provides; a referral does not guarantee an interview or a job.
Federal funding is allocated to states and local workforce areas, alongside other partner-program funding. Standard public job-search and referral services are free to job seekers and employers; employers do not pay a placement commission for these referrals. These are public workforce services rather than a commercial recruiting agency.
You can ask for basic job-search help without assuming you qualify for every WIOA-funded service. Staff determine eligibility for programs with additional requirements.
Official explanations: U.S. Department of Labor — WIOA · American Job Center services. Reviewed October 9, 2026.
Start with statewide help
Jobs and training in Florida
Search the state job bank, or enter your ZIP code to find a local center. Ask about job-search help, training eligibility, apprenticeships and support for your circumstances. Funding and program eligibility vary.
Job-bank source: Official state resource · Reviewed October 8, 2026. A directory listing does not guarantee current openings. If a bank is unavailable, use the center locator.Florida residents
Discover Florida & Find Your Next Step
Discover Florida
Explore the clickable region map, 15 largest communities and a closer look at the state.
Open Discover FloridaTraining & Employment Support
Official job centers, apprenticeships, wage guidance and referrals for your circumstances.
Find Florida ResourcesIndustries & Workforce Priorities
Explore state-specific industries, NJS pathways and workforce guidance with clear source status.
Explore Work in FloridaDirect employer career links
30 Major Employers in Florida — Explore Their Careers
Explore public, private and nonprofit employers with Florida operations. This selected directory is not a ranking by employee count or an endorsement. Choose a field, then visit the employer’s own career site.
Public Service & Education
University of Florida
Public university, research and campus operations.
Roles to Explore: Administrative assistant, facilities technician, program coordinator.
Search University of Florida CareersUniversity of Central Florida
Public university and campus support work.
Roles to Explore: Administrative assistant, facilities technician, program coordinator.
Search University of Central Florida CareersFlorida State University
Public university and research campus.
Roles to Explore: Administrative assistant, facilities technician, program coordinator.
Search Florida State University CareersCity of Jacksonville
City government and public services.
Roles to Explore: Administrative assistant, facilities technician, program coordinator.
Search City of Jacksonville CareersCity of Miami
Municipal departments and city services.
Roles to Explore: Administrative assistant, facilities technician, program coordinator.
Search City of Miami CareersCity of Tampa
Municipal government and public operations.
Roles to Explore: Administrative assistant, facilities technician, program coordinator.
Search City of Tampa CareersCity of Orlando
City services and municipal operations.
Roles to Explore: Administrative assistant, facilities technician, program coordinator.
Search City of Orlando CareersJEA
Jacksonville publicly owned electric, water and wastewater utility.
Roles to Explore: Utility technician, customer service representative, maintenance worker, engineer.
Search JEA CareersHealthcare & Research
Baptist Health South Florida
Hospital care and outpatient services in South Florida.
Roles to Explore: Patient services representative, environmental services aide, nurse, laboratory technician.
Search Baptist Health South Florida CareersAdventHealth
Healthcare and support services; filter for Florida.
Roles to Explore: Patient services representative, environmental services aide, nurse, laboratory technician.
Search AdventHealth CareersOrlando Health
Hospital care and related support operations.
Roles to Explore: Patient services representative, environmental services aide, nurse, laboratory technician.
Search Orlando Health CareersBayCare
Healthcare facilities in the Tampa Bay region.
Roles to Explore: Patient services representative, environmental services aide, nurse, laboratory technician.
Search BayCare CareersTampa General Hospital
Hospital services, patient support and clinical care.
Roles to Explore: Patient services representative, environmental services aide, nurse, laboratory technician.
Search Tampa General Hospital CareersMayo Clinic
Clinical care and research; filter for Jacksonville, Florida.
Roles to Explore: Patient services representative, environmental services aide, nurse, laboratory technician.
Search Mayo Clinic CareersRetail, Travel, Logistics & Business
Publix
Grocery stores, distribution and food production.
Roles to Explore: Customer service representative, warehouse associate, operations coordinator, analyst.
Search Publix CareersWalmart
Retail and distribution; filter for Florida.
Roles to Explore: Customer service representative, warehouse associate, operations coordinator, analyst.
Search Walmart CareersAmazon
Distribution, operations and technology; filter for Florida.
Roles to Explore: Customer service representative, warehouse associate, operations coordinator, analyst.
Search Amazon CareersUPS
Package handling, delivery and logistics.
Roles to Explore: Customer service representative, warehouse associate, operations coordinator, analyst.
Search UPS CareersWalt Disney Company
Hospitality, parks and business operations; filter for Florida.
Roles to Explore: Guest services associate, cook, custodian, maintenance technician, office coordinator.
Search Walt Disney Company CareersUniversal Orlando Resort
Hospitality, facilities and guest services; select Orlando.
Roles to Explore: Guest services associate, food service worker, custodian, maintenance technician.
Search Universal Orlando Resort CareersCarnival Corporation
Cruise operations and shoreside business services; filter location.
Roles to Explore: Guest services representative, shoreside office assistant, operations coordinator, technical specialist.
Search Carnival Corporation CareersRoyal Caribbean Group
Cruise and shoreside operations; search Florida locations.
Roles to Explore: Guest services representative, shoreside office assistant, operations coordinator, technical specialist.
Search Royal Caribbean Group CareersRaymond James
Financial services and business support.
Roles to Explore: Customer service representative, warehouse associate, operations coordinator, analyst.
Search Raymond James CareersFlorida Blue
Health insurance, customer support and business operations.
Roles to Explore: Customer service representative, warehouse associate, operations coordinator, analyst.
Search Florida Blue CareersTechnology, Manufacturing & Energy
Florida Power & Light / NextEra Energy
Investor-owned utility and energy company; private, not a public utility.
Roles to Explore: Plant operator, lineworker, customer service representative, engineer.
Search Florida Power & Light / NextEra Energy CareersLockheed Martin
Aerospace and defense; filter for Florida.
Roles to Explore: Production associate, maintenance technician, quality technician, engineer, office support.
Search Lockheed Martin CareersNorthrop Grumman
Aerospace, defense and technical operations.
Roles to Explore: Production associate, maintenance technician, quality technician, engineer, office support.
Search Northrop Grumman CareersL3Harris
Defense electronics, communications and engineering.
Roles to Explore: Production associate, maintenance technician, quality technician, engineer, office support.
Search L3Harris CareersBlue Origin
Spaceflight manufacturing and technical operations; filter for Florida.
Roles to Explore: Production associate, maintenance technician, quality technician, engineer, office support.
Search Blue Origin CareersSources & Review: Career destinations reviewed October 8, 2026. Buttons link to official employer pages or their designated hiring portals. Some require JavaScript or an account; Employee counts are not used to rank this selection.
NJS is an independent resource directory. Inclusion does not imply sponsorship, endorsement or an employer relationship. Confirm openings and instructions with the employer.
Search the Florida State Job BankAvailable in every state
Federal employment resources
Federal opportunities are not confined to Washington, D.C. Search national, regional and state-based federal openings, learn the application process and identify special hiring paths.
Dedicated assistance
Employment resources for veterans
Use these national resources, and ask your local American Job Center about veteran services and priority of service.
U.S. Department of Labor VETS ↗CareerOneStop for Veterans ↗VETERAN SKILLSMy Next Move for Veterans
Enter a military occupation to identify related civilian careers and understand how service experience may transfer to the workforce.
Free · Military-to-civilian matching · U.S. Department of LaborTranslate military experience ↗Accessible pathways
Disability employment resources
Explore accommodation guidance and Social Security employment support. Ask your local American Job Center about accessible services and referrals to state vocational rehabilitation.
ODEP ↗Job Accommodation Network ↗Ticket to Work ↗A route back into work
Returning after years of unemployment
Use the dedicated NJS pathway to build recent experience, find recurring volunteer assignments, request WIOA and paid-work-experience support, and search positions that may provide training.
Open the long-absence pathway →Local searches for Florida
Find American Job Centers ↗Find volunteer opportunities ↗Search no-experience-required roles ↗Search employers that will train ↗During the 50-state verification phase, these pathways will be placed beside direct employment links for the 15 largest cities in Florida.
Schools and public preschool
Find education employers in Florida.
Use the official national directories below to identify every public school district, Head Start or Early Head Start operator and public pre-K program serving each city. Then follow the identified district or program operator to its official employment page.
Public school districts
NCES official district locator—search each city and Florida.
Open district locator ↗Head Start and Early Head Start
Find publicly supported early-childhood programs by city or ZIP code.
Open Head Start locator ↗SchoolSpring
Search current school-system and classroom-support openings.
Search education jobs ↗Preschool and Early Childhood Jobs
National employment sources, job titles and qualification guidance.
Open the NJS center →Jobs inside major institutions
The building name and employer name may be different.
Search both the institution and the contractors that may operate dining, environmental services, patient transport, custodial work, security, facilities or temporary staffing inside it.
National service contractors
Compass Group USAFood service, cashiering, housekeeping, patient transport, laundry and facilitiesCrothall HealthcarePatient transport, environmental services, floor care, linen and equipment distributionMorrison HealthcarePatient dining, tray line, food service, utility, cashier and cook rolesChartwells K–12 & Higher EducationCafeteria, dining, barista, cashier, utility, catering and cook rolesSodexoPatient transport, environmental services, food service, utility and facilitiesAramarkEVS, janitorial, food service, laundry and facilitiesHHSHousekeeping, food service, patient transport, floor care, laundry and maintenanceXanitosEVS, hospital housekeeping, patient transport, observation, laundry and linenABM IndustriesCustodial, grounds, wheelchair assistance, parking, shuttle and maintenanceHealthcare Services GroupHousekeeping, laundry, dining, dishwashing, cooking and food serviceElior North AmericaFood service, utility, dishwashing, cooking and cashieringSchool and college staffing
ESSSubstitute teachers, paraprofessionals, clerical staff, custodians and food serviceKelly EducationSubstitute teaching, tutoring, classroom support, clerical, cafeteria and custodial workChartwells K–12Cafeteria, cashier, dishwasher, food preparation and cook rolesAramark Student NutritionFood service, cooking, cashiering, utility and some custodial rolesSodexo School ServicesFood service, custodial, grounds and facilitiesSecurity contractors
Allied UniversalSecurity officer, lobby ambassador, access control, dispatch and patrolGardaWorld Security ServicesSecurity, patrol, access control and special-event assignmentsSecuritas USASecurity officer, reception, mobile patrol and access controlBus and airplane cleaning
ABM AviationAircraft cabin cleaning, wheelchair assistance, terminal cleaning, parking, shuttle and facility servicesUnifi AviationCabin service, aircraft cleaning, ground handling, baggage, wheelchair and ramp workSwissportAircraft cleaning, ground handling, lounge, cargo, ramp and passenger servicesMenzies AviationCabin cleaning, ground services, fueling, cargo and ramp operationsPrimeFlight Aviation ServicesAircraft appearance, cabin cleaning, baggage, wheelchair, ramp and passenger servicesProspect Airport ServicesCabin appearance, passenger assistance, baggage, skycap and airport supportTransdev North AmericaBus cleaning, fueling, utility, maintenance, operations and drivingMV TransportationVehicle cleaning, utility, maintenance, dispatch, operations and drivingRATP Dev USABus servicing, cleaning, maintenance, operations and drivingKeolis North AmericaVehicle service, cleaning, maintenance, rail and bus operationsGeneral staffing and re-entry agencies
PeopleReadyLocal, on-site temporary work in general labor, hospitality, events, warehousing, retail and manufacturing. Search by city or ZIP code; assignments vary by location.Adecco USAManufacturing, warehouse, customer service, healthcare support, office and hospitalityManpowerCustodial, production, warehouse, packaging, administration and general laborRandstad USAWarehouse, manufacturing, office, customer service, healthcare administration and logisticsKelly ServicesOffice, warehouse, manufacturing, education, customer service and light industrialExpress Employment ProfessionalsAdministrative, light industrial, skilled trades and professional assignmentsEmploybridgeManufacturing, warehouse, logistics and transportationStaffmark GroupWarehouse, production, clerical, call-center and logisticsRegional contractors to check in Florida
Metz Culinary ManagementPrimarily Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and selected Southern marketsRegional footprints are approximate because contractors gain and lose accounts. A current career-page result for a Florida city or ZIP code is more reliable than an older service-area list.
Healthcare employers
Search hospital careers in Florida
Search by city or ZIP code, then confirm the role and application instructions with the employer. NJS’s direct local hospital and public-employer collections are still being researched.