For Immediate Release:
June 09, 2011

Media Contact:
Arleen Gomez

305-375-5511
305-496-2102



Chairman Joe A. Martinez announces launch of new virtual career center for Miami-Dade residents


(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- 
Today, Miami-Dade has launched a conveniently accessible online career center, a brainchild of Chairman Joe A. Martinez.  Miami-Dade residents can now easily search for jobs from a one-stop cyber portal.  This past February, the Board of County Commissioners passed the Chairman's resolution directing County staff to use its web and media resources to inform residents about jobs in the public and private sectors.  In addition to job posting there's also a wealth of information on resume building, interviewing skills, workshops and training seminars. 

Miami-Dade County has partnered with the South Florida Workforce Investment Board to use County resources to market its services to both employees and employers.  The county will also establish public/private partnerships to allow governments and the private sector to use County resources to advertise job openings. 

"What makes this different from other job websites is that this new one-stop career portal allows employers to post job opportunities free of charge and those looking for jobs to search in one site," said Chairman Martinez. "The goal of this virtual center is to pair qualified job candidates with local businesses seeking to fill open positions.  Anyone can gain access to the site whether from a home computer or at any public library."

Residents looking for jobs can visit jobs.miamidade.gov and visit the left-hand menu entitled "All County Services." A "Career Center" link will lead residents to a job listing, as well as allow local businesses to post open positions.  Resume Resource Centers are also available at regional libraries to assist the public in the preparation, scanning, and copying of resumes.

For more information, please contact Chairman Martinez' office at 305-375-5511.


 

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OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSIONER JOE A. MARTINEZ DISTRICT 11
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 NW 1st Street, Suite 320 Miami, Florida 33128
(305) 375-5511