CareerSource Okaloosa Walton

CareerSource Okaloosa Walton is a staffing agency in Fort Walton Beach, FL. The non-profit organization serves job seekers and employers in Okaloosa and Walton counties by providing workforce development solutions at no cost. Services for job seekers include resume assistance, interviewing skills training, workshops, job search assistance, and access to computers, copiers, and fax machines. The agency identifies career goals and develops custom career plans to help individuals achieve success. Employers receive assistance with recruitment, applicant screening, labor market information, and outplacement services for difficult layoff decisions. The Rapid Response Team supports employees through transitions by offering orientation, Re-employment Assistance claim information, and referrals to job leads and training. Veterans and eligible spouses receive priority access to services designed to help them gain meaningful employment, a commitment recognized through awards for excellence in serving veterans and their families. The agency also offers a weekly list of the newest jobs in the area.

Established in 1996 by the Workforce Florida Act of 1996, the organization is governed by a Board of Directors comprising volunteers from business, industry, education, labor, and government, with at least 51% business leaders nominated by Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development Councils. The board oversees the daily delivery of employment and training services through centers in Fort Walton Beach, DeFuniak Springs, and Eglin AFB. The mission ensures that every citizen has the opportunity and skills for meaningful employment while providing businesses with educated and prepared employees. The Executive Committee handles urgent matters, while the Finance Committee oversees budgeting and financial management.

The agency holds a rating of 4.40 based on customer reviews. This positive rating reflects the satisfaction of those who have utilized its workforce solutions. The organization stands among the strongest staffing and workforce development resources locally, offering comprehensive support from career planning to employer recruitment without charging fees to job seekers.

CareerSource Okaloosa Walton combines specialized workforce development expertise with a deep commitment to the Okaloosa and Walton communities, ensuring local talent meets local business needs.

Located on Racetrack Road Northeast near the intersection with Eglin Parkway North, the office sits about a third of a mile from Stillwell Park and the EFC Veteran Memorial fountain.

BizScoreAI awards the business a Technical score of 81 out of 100, ensuring the website is secure and easily readable by search engines. The Authority score of 75 out of 100 confirms the site clearly identifies the business behind it, building trust with AI assistants and search engines when recommending local resources.