CareerSource Okaloosa Walton systematically began reopening its Fort Walton Beach Career Center on May 18th to serve those most impacted by COVID-19. Virtual services will continue to be provided online, by phone and email.
Initially, the career center will be open by appointment only, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. More extensive career services will become available in accordance with the safety of the general public and staff.
Appointments will be for those needing help with Reemployment Assistance, Welfare Transition and/or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is more commonly known as Food Stamps.
Appointments will be limited and must be scheduled by calling 850-833-7587 weekdays between the hours of 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Michele Burns, Executive Director of CareerSource Okaloosa Walton said that all CareerSource Okaloosa Walton staff will wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). All incoming customers will be required to wear face coverings such as a medical mask, scarf, bandana or improvised cloth face mask. Staff will also thoroughly clean and sanitize work areas between each scheduled appointment in addition to the periodic sanitizing that will occur throughout the business day.
Customers arriving more than 10 minutes late for their scheduled appointment will be asked to wait for the next available opening or be rescheduled.
Important updates and additional information will continue to be posted at www.careersourceokaloosawalton.com and on social media platforms.
CareerSource Okaloosa Walton’s Fort Walton Beach Career Center is located at 409 Racetrack Road NE.