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Discover how Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act(WIOA) grants can turbocharge job searches. WIOA grants will help you if you’re an unemployed worker looking to transition successfully into a new career. If you qualify for this grant, it will provide free training and help with finding a job.
Unemployed professionals face many problems in finding employment. A number of obstacles can arise, including a lack of skills, switching careers or certification gaps. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant money can be used to help. Unfortunately, most job seekers are not aware of its power and how valuable it is in providing support and resources.
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 offers assistance to underemployed and unemployed workers living in the counties listed below:
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If you live in another county, we might still be able to assist you
The grant will provide funding and other resources to help job-seekers overcome their career challenges. The WIOA grant empowers people to change their careers and take advantage of new opportunities. It can help them with job training programs or certifications that will make them more marketable. WIOA grants provide job seekers the opportunity to acquire the skills, knowledge, confidence, and training they need for a successful career change.
My IT Future is a WIOA approved training provider 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 Jobs 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 greater than average. Cyberseek.org’s supply and demand heat map shows over 550,000 job openings across the United States. Some markets are even better than others. The Tampa/Clearwater/St. Petersburg job market pays well, because it has over 7,000 job openings and the amount of certified workers is very small. The cyber-crime epidemic is expected to triple the number of job openings over the next 5 years. Employers badly need workers who are certified in Security+, CISSP, Certified Security Analyst (CySA), and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
2. Information Technology
With the amount of computer networks doubling every 5 years, the job demand for IT workers continues to heat up for this high paid career. If you qualify you can use the WIOA grant to get the certifications the employers we work with are looking for|: CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, Azure, Software Development, and more
3. Project Management
If you have management experience, one of the best job opportunities is in project management. In the Florida job market the need 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 number four 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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