Career Resources In the Greater Jacksonville Area

Resources exist in Jacksonville and the surrounding area for individuals who may not qualify for services at the University of North Florida (UNF) Career Services.  UNF serves students and alumni of the University and certain reciprocal students (i.e., students who have graduated from other universities that have agreements with UNF).
 
  The following career related resources are available to individuals in the Jacksonville and tricounty area:
 

• The Florida Community College at Jacksonville,  Donald D. Zell Urban Resource Center located at 601 W. State Street, in the city of Jacksonville has a broad mandate to work with Jacksonville businesses, industry and individuals.  Modest fees may be involved.  The phone number is 633-8149.
   
• State of Florida Department of Labor and Employment Security is a State supported organization designed to assist individuals with their job searches.  The Job Service has several locations but the main location is 215 North Market Street, Room 200.  The phone number is 798-4780.
   
• The Internet, available through home computers, public library computers, etc. that are on some server (e.g., AOL), can access considerable job information online.  Career Services at UNF has an Internet site with considerable occupational information.  The UNF Career Services web site is located at http://:www.unf.edu/dept/cdc
   
• The Vet Center is a counseling and job related service in the Jacksonville area.  This center serves military veterans.  It is located at 300 East State Street in Jacksonville.  The phone number is 232-3621.
   
• Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a service offered to individuals who meet some criteria of disability according to the Americans with Disabilities Act and the determination by a VR counselor that the VR can provide a helpful service to that individual.  VR can assist with medical costs, psychological and vocational evaluations, education, job placement and other areas.  VR is located at 2050 Art Museum Drive in Jacksonville.  The phone number is 348-2770
   
• Center for Independent Living is an organization that works with people who have documented disabilities.  This center assists in the job search process and in other areas for their clients.  The Center for Independent Living is located at 5243 Beach Blvd. in Jacksonville.  Their phone number is 399-8484.
• Jacksonville Urban League provides services including employment counseling primarily to minority clients.  The Jacksonville Urban League is located at 233 West Duval Street, 14th Floor in Jacksonville.  Their phone number is 356-8336 and their fax number is 356- 8369.
   
• NAS Cecil Field Family Service Center provides a variety of counseling services including career to active and retired military veterans.  This center is located at NAS Cecil Field
  Bldg 199.  Their phone number is 778-5239 and their fax number is 778-6624.
   
• NAS/JAX Family Service Center provides a variety of counseling services including career to active duty and retired veterans.  This center is located at NAS Jacksonville, P.O. Box 136, NAS Jacksonville.  Their phone number is 772-2766.  Their fax number is 772-5771.
   
• Northeast Florida Community Action Agency, Inc. is a center that deals primarily with the homeless.  This center offers a wide variety of services including career counseling.  This center is located at 135 Riverside Avenue.  Their phone number is 358-7474.  Their fax number is 791-9299.
   
• Senior Community Service Employment Program is a center primarily for the assistance of senior citizens.  This center is mainly involved in career and job counseling.  This center is located at 134 East Church Street.  Their phone number is 353-2301.
   
• St. Augustine Jobs and Benefits Center is a public employment office.  This center is located at 2451 U.S. 1 South in St. Augustine Florida.  Their phone number is 825-5042.  Their fax number is 825-5063.
   
• Goodwill Industries of Florida is a vocational training center primarily working with disabled individuals in an employment capacity.  This center is located at PO Box 60219 Jacksonville Florida 32236-0219.  Their phone number is 384-1361.

The following websites may be of value to you in your search for resources in the greater Jacksonville area:

• City of Jacksonville recruiting
  117 West Duval Street
  City Hall, Suite 100
  Jacksonville, Florida 32202-3408
  Jobs Newsline: 904-630-1144
  Recruiting office: 904-630-1111
  Fax: 904-630-1108
  
  
• Jacksonville Beach
  Personnel Office
  2nd Floor, City Hall
  11 North 3rd Street
  Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
  email address: personnel@jaxbeachfl.net
  jobs line: 247-6100, ext. 8
  
  
• Duval county public school system website
  1701 Prudential Drive
  Jacksonville, FL 32207-8182
  (904) 390-2126