August is a month of transition for many; students from K-12 and post-secondary institutions return to their studies. At the same time, government agencies — including ours here in North Port — grow into a new incoming fiscal year. As such, this month is a great time to celebrate our City’s workforce, from professional development to talent acquisition.

A NEW WAVE OF WORKFORCE

In any workplace, there are always gaps between the things an organization must do and can do. In these moments, an intern can offer a solution. Internships are a win-win. While internships increase a participant’s job offers by 16 percent, employers also convert 56 percent of interns into entry-level, full-time assets.

Our region offers a few resources to help organizations get off the ground with an internship program, listed below.

-CareerSource Suncoast offers the Career StartUp program, which provides financial assistance for paid internships, education/training, and career counseling.

-Suncoast Technical College offers Job Placement Services, pairing employers with an educated and qualified workforce.

-Many post-secondary institutions — including State College of Florida and the University of South Florida — use Handshake to match employers with interns.

A STELLAR SCHOOL SYSTEM

Our County’s workforce development programs — from K-12 to post-secondary — are nothing short of superb. Sarasota County has maintained an “A” school ranking since 2004. Explore some of our top institutions in each category.

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