Welcome to Heartland Workforce

Heartland Workforce is a non-profit organization providing workforce development related growth opportunities to Businesses and Job Seekers  in DeSoto, Hardee, and Highlands County.

As one of twenty-four Regional Workforce Boards in Florida, we oversee the workforce development activities in the tri-county region, collaborating with numerous private and public sector organizations and businesses to enhance the local economy.

Our Board has a diversified membership with a majority of the members from the private (business) sector. The Board also includes representatives from secondary and post-secondary education institutions, Economic Development commissions, and community based organizations.

If you are a Business Owner or Job Seeker in DeSoto, Hardee, or Highlands County, discover how our workforce development opportunities can help you grow. You may contact us via email at

heartlandworkforce@hwib.org or click here for addresses to our locations.