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Five pathways. One mission.
Real opportunity.
From youth development and family support to workforce training and employment services, we connect South Florida residents to skills, support and meaningful work.
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Workforce Development
Building pathways. Advancing skills. Strengthening South Florida’s economy.
Workforce Development brings together training, education and employment support to help individuals prepare for meaningful, sustainable careers. Whether someone is unemployed, underemployed or ready to advance, this pathway builds job-ready skills and offers support that helps people move forward with confidence.
What you can expect:
- Career pathways aligned with in-demand industries
- Support for barriers to employment and workforce reentry
- Training plus connection to job opportunities
Youth & Family Services
Empowering youth. Strengthening families. Building future leaders.
Youth and Family Services supports youth ages 10 to 21 through programs that promote academic growth, leadership development and personal success. With structure, mentorship and career exposure, youth gain tools to make healthy choices, build confidence and plan for what comes next.
What you can expect:
- Positive youth development
- Talent pipeline and career readiness
- STEAM engagement and mentorship
Training and Education offers practical, current programs that lead to industry-recognized certifications and real-world job readiness. Participants build technical skills, soft skills and work readiness skills aligned with South Florida’s high-demand industries.
Popular training areas include:
Food service and customer service, supply chain operations, construction and safety and information technology.
Employment Services bridges the gap between job seekers and employers. Job seekers receive coaching, preparation and connections to employers hiring in high-demand fields. Employers receive support such as candidate recruitment, pre-screening, talent pipeline development and customized hiring events.
Employers & Partners
Hiring or partnering in South Florida?
We work with employers and partners to strengthen talent pipelines, connect job-ready candidates to quality jobs and expand access to opportunity across the region.
Employment Services bridges the gap between job seekers and employers. Job seekers receive coaching, preparation and connections to employers hiring in high-demand fields. Employers receive support such as candidate recruitment, pre-screening, talent pipeline development and customized hiring events.
Employers & Partners
Hiring or partnering in South Florida?
We work with employers and partners to strengthen talent pipelines, connect job-ready candidates to quality jobs and expand access to opportunity across the region.
Social Enterprise provides paid transitional employment supported by coaching and supportive services. Participants build skills, confidence and work history while preparing for long-term employment. This pathway supports workforce reentry and people facing barriers to employment, while also meeting regional staffing needs through partnerships.
What makes it different:
- Paid transitional employment and on-the-job experience
- Skills training tied to high-demand sectors
- Career pathway planning and supportive services
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OIC of South Florida helps build stronger communities across South Florida by empowering individuals to overcome barriers and achieve self-sufficiency through education, job training and career placement.
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