Lakeland, Florida Job Outlook

One of the South's largest supermarket chains, Publix, is based in Lakeland. Other large employers include Amazon, Geico, Saddle Creek Logistics Services, Sykes and GC Services. The area also has opportunities for those in the education and health care sectors. The Lakeland area is home to Florida Polytechnic University, Southeastern University and Polk State College, and the Lakeland Regional Health employs a large number of residents.