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Learn how the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant can turbocharge your job search. WIOA grants can help unemployed professionals make a successful career transition. Qualification for this grant includes free job placement and training.
Unemployed professionals face many challenges in their search for employment. The process can be difficult, whether it’s due to a mismatch in skills, a need to switch careers, or a gap in certification(s). Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grants can help. However, many job applicants are unaware of the transformative power and resources provided by WIOA.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grants are a lesser-known federal program which can have a significant impact on unemployed professionals. CareerSource North East Florida assists unemployed or underemployed workers in the following counties.
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If you live in another county, we might still be able to assist you
The grant offers funding and resources that can help job seekers overcome the challenges of career transition. WIOA grants enable individuals to improve their professional lives, seize career opportunities and acquire certifications. WIOA grants offer job seekers the chance to develop the skills, knowledge and self-confidence they need to succeed in a career change.
My IT Future has been approved as a training provider by the WIOA in Florida. We are experts in helping underemployed or unemployed individuals apply for and receive WIOA grants so that we can help them train, get certified and place in their field.
High-demand Careers that You Can Pursue
The WIOA program in Florida is jobs-oriented. Each county agency has approved careers that are high in demand locally to improve your chances for employment. As a WIOA-approved training partner, we can assist you in obtaining the following career paths:
Here is some information about each one:
1. Cybersecurity
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of Security Analysts is projected to grow 32 percent from 2022 to 2032, which is much stronger than average. Cyberseek.org’s supply and demand heat map shows over 550,000 job openings across the United States. Some markets are stronger than others. The Tampa/Clearwater/St. Petersburg job market pays well, because it has over 7,000 job openings and the number of qualified workers is very low. The cyber-crime epidemic is expected to triple the number of open positions over the next 5 years. Employers badly need employees who are certified in Security+, CISSP, Certified Security Analyst (CySA), and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
2. Information Technology
With the number of computer networks doubling every 5 years, the job demand for IT employees continues to soar for this high paid career. If you qualify you can use the grant to get the certifications the employers we work with are seeking|: CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, Azure, Software Development, and more
3. Project Management
If you have prior management experience, one of the most high demand job opportunities is in project management. In the Florida job market the demand is especially high for project managers and pays quite well. The Project Management Professional (PMP) is the most sought-after certification for this field. CIO ranked this certification fourth for 2023. Other top certifications in this field include ITIL, Agile Master, and Scrum Master
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“My career coach was very instrumental in helping me determine my educational path. I gave him my list of career and training objectives. He charted my options and identified advantages for each course available. He also explained career potential for each class. His guidance contributed to my finding my new job. (Thank you! Thank you!).”
IT Security and Compliance Analyst
“He was very communicative and took the time to sit with me and outline my goals and how the training material will carve out my career path…The instructors were top notch and worked effortlessly to ensure that all students were up to speed on the material. It was noticeable that the instructors fully understood the material and were prepared for any and all questions that came their way.”
Project Manager
“He was extremely helpful in guiding me into an appropriate choice of program to match my interests and current job demands of our area…I would highly recommend them. I found it to have a really great atmosphere. Very friendly and always helpful staff.”
PC Technician
“I met him at a job fair. He told me about the PMP program and grants available in the area. I have thought about attaining my PMP in the past with professional and volunteer projects. He was a great coach. He knew what skills were needed in the market and the best classes to take. He even let me know the best instructors to ensure my success. The PMP training is one of the best training that I received. I would recommend them for the WIOA program for job seekers. He knows the WIOA program and what classes qualify..”
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