Okeechobee
District Resources

CareerSource Heartland Okeechobee
Mary Smith, Branch Manager | msmith@careersourceheartland.com
(863) 610-6000 ext. 4204 
Provides a full array of employment and training related services for job seekers, workers, youth and businesses. May include Disability Program Navigators, Vocational Rehabilitation counselors and Veterans Services on site

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Danielle Jones, Supervisor | DanielleJones@vr.fldoe.org
(772) 778-6348
Works with people who have physical or mental disabilities to prepare for, gain, or retain employment and find meaningful careers

Job Corps Centers in Florida  
Provide comprehensive residential education and job training for youth ages 16 through 24; the upper age limit may be waived for applicants with disabilities. Training accommodations are available. Students are usually matched with programs in their interest areas and near their residences

Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) 
Contracted through Brevard Achievement Center, Inc.
Don Hendricks | dhendricks@bacbrevard.com
(321) 632-8610
Works with people with disabilities on Social Security Act benefits, eligibility and planning; work incentives; career development; and job placement