Training & Education

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program is designed to strengthen and improve our nation's public workforce system in order to help get Americans, including youth and those with significant barriers to employment, into high-quality jobs and careers and help employers hire and retain skilled workers. In order to participate in any of our training programs, you must first be enrolled in the WIOA program. For additional information about WIOA, click here.

• Any resident of Broward County who is 18 years of age or older and registered for Selective Service
• Any individual who is authorized to work in the U.S.
• Any person who is unemployed or has received a notice of termination or layoff from employment
• Any employed person who meets low-income eligibility criteria

Occupational Career Training Program

• Individualized training programs to prepare you for a competitive and high-paying profession, including in industries such as healthcare, information technology, construction and more
• Direct access to businesses hiring interns to gain experience while you’re obtaining your education
• Scholarships available to help cover the cost of your tuition, book, supplies and more
• Click here to view our list of participating educational providers and approved occupational career training programs

Prior Learning Assessments

• If you have military experience, workplace training and/or the ability to demonstrate a skill, you may be able to earn college credit toward your degree or certification.
• This is a great way to receive financial assistance, while working toward completing your occupational training. 
• To learn more about our Prior Learning Assessments, contact one of our career centers near you. 

Paid Internship Program

• Helps to fill employment gaps on your résumé
• Gain relevant skills that allow you to transition into a different career
• Financial assistance while you're looking for your next permanent job

*On-the-Job Training Program

• Enhance and/or polish your acquired skills
• Participants receive up to 6 months of training in a desired career field
• Upgrade your job with your current employer
• Learn more about on-the-job training programs by clicking here
• *Determination is based on the availability of the participating employer

Ready to get started? Simply click here to access the WIOA program application steps, which can be completed online. Remember, you must be registered in Employ Florida in order to be enrolled in WIOA. To create an account, click here.