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The Florida Department of Commerce recommends several resources for those looking for job training or help finding employment.
Some include:
- Apprenticeship FLA
A statewide initiative to expand apprenticeships in targeted industries and increase apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship opportunities for underrepresented populations. - Disaster Recovery Dislocated Worker Grants
This program provides disaster-relief employment, as well as employment and training services to eligible participants that minimize the impact of large, unexpected emergencies and natural disasters causing significant job losses. - Veterans Employment Program
Find information on job referrals, job development, referrals to training and supportive services, case management, labor market information, resume assistance and more. - Wagner-Peyser
This labor exchange program matches individuals who are seeking employment and employers who are in need of workers. - Welfare Transition Program
The Welfare Transition program helps people go from welfare to work. - Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) provides protection to workers, their families and communities by requiring employers to provide notification 60 calendar days in advance of plant closings and mass layoffs. - Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act helps individuals find jobs and career planning tools and helps businesses find skilled workers. - Florida Ready to Work Program
Florida Ready to Work is a research-based career readiness program created by Florida law. The program focuses on developing a work ready talent pipeline with the essential employability skills required for individual, business, and whole community economic well-being and growth.