*The GAINESVILLE OFFICE is moving its location and will be TEMPORARILY CLOSED. The STARKE CAREER CENTER is still open BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.* Please visit the section below for more information.

DEO will be conducting nightly maintenance to the CONNECT system to process claims and payments. CONNECT will be available from 8 a.m. to 7:59 p.m. daily. This schedule does not affect individuals that wish to file a new claim. Individuals can file a new claim 24 hours a day, seven days per week at www.FloridaJobs.org and select "File a Claim."

DEO has a mobile-friendly online application for individuals filing a new Reemployment Assistance claim available here. For a step by step guide on how to apply read more here. For the Reemployment Assistance Resource Guide which includes frequently asked questions, please click here. For additional information about Reemployment Assistance benefits visit www.FloridaJobs.org/COVID-19.

COVID-19 Resources

• Reemployment Assistance Handbook
• Reemployment/Unemployment Claims and Benefits Assistance
• Mobile-Friendly Reemployment Assistance Application
• Job Search
• TANF and Food Stamp Applications
• TANF and SNAP Registration (after phone interview)
• Free Internet Options
• Short Time Compensation Program
• Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan (EBL)
• Welfare Transition Program Orientation (with voice-over)
• Crisis Hotlines and Links

COVID-19 Resources

• Reemployment Assistance Resource Guide
• Gainesville Chamber Updates and Resources
• Business Damage Assessment Survey
• U.S. Small Business Disaster Assistance
• Florida Dept. of Health COVID-19 Toolkit
• Current Travel Advisories
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Q & A's
• Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)/Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
• Workforce GPS Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource page
• Reemployment Services Eligibility and Assessment (RESEA) Program Orientation (with voice-over)

Is Staff available for services?

Staff is available to assist job seekers, other customers and employers via appointments only at the Starke location and virtually only at the Gainesville location.

Please use the phone numbers listed on the right to contact a member of our team.

Online Services/Resources

Please click links below to access online services and job search related resources.

• Online Services
• Creating an Individual Account
• Background Wizard
• Resume Building Overview
• Resume Building Creation Methods
• Finding a Job
• Virtual Recruiter
• Workspace Overview

Reach out to a member of our team:

Job seekers Gainesville
352-955-2245

Job seekers Starke
(904) 964-8092

For Welfare Transition and SNAP
352-244-5143

Employers can be assisted by calling:

The Gainesville Chamber
352-334-7100

OR

The North Florida Regional Chamber
904-964-5278

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