Customer Support & Back Office

“The workforce in Metro Orlando is excellent; we have no need to look outside the region for employees. We can fill 100 percent of our positions at all levels from the call center to upper level management. The availability of so many educational institutions is key to us being here.”
— Brenda Palmieri
recruiting manager, Convergys

As the leading worldwide tourist destination, Metro Orlando has long cultivated a reputation for customer service excellence. Drawing in part on workforce skills honed through the local hospitality industry, customer service/contact centers serving a variety of fields from financial services to software development to insurance have proliferated in the region.

Approximately 65 call centers, shared services centers, fulfillment centers and vacation reservation centers are located in the Metro Orlando region. These companies collectively employ an estimated 36,000.

Located in the heart of the Florida High Tech Corridor, Metro Orlando offers an environment rich with technology education programs, leading-edge research initiatives and vocational training efforts, which continually augment the region’s knowledge base. As a result, customer service/contact centers benefit from an employee pool experienced in a wide range of business areas. Combined with community dedication to advancing this sector, the region provides the industry unmatched opportunity for growth and success.