WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA received $13.8 million in stimulus
funding from the American Reinvestment & Recovery Act. WCF has
developed a plan to use these short-term funds, that need to be
spent by June 30, 2010, to have the greatest long term impact in
meeting today’s economic challenges and the needs of our employers
an job seekers. “Our plan to spend the stimulus funding is focused
to result in an improved workforce with 21st century skills that
match the requirements of our local businesses,” shares Gary J. Earl, President
& CEO of WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA.
BEST PRACTICES
-
Summer Job Connection: 1,200 young adults received work
readiness skills training and paid summer internships this
summer.
- Work Experience: 700 job seekers will receive paid work
experience opportunities with local employers beginning in
October.
- Entrepreneurial Initiative: Develop partnerships to encourage
entrepreneurial training for qualified job seekers.
- Seminole County Office: A temporary resource room will open in
Sanford to offer additional job seeker assistance.
- Job Seeker Training: An additional 1,300 scholarships were made
available for job seekers to train in new skills. In addition, a
focus on healthcare and green training will be made.
- Expansion of Training for Employers: Additional seminars,
library
materials, etc., including a new mobile unit
for additional training will be made available this year.
- College Scholarships: College Scholarships were awarded to at
risk youth to attend public institutions to continue their
education.
- Additional Initiatives: Expansion of Targeted Industries,
Conversion of seminars to web-based delivery, and others to be
announced.
