WIOA Grants For Miami-Dade County! Supercharge Your Job Search and Get the Career You Want

Learn how the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant can supercharge your job search. If you’re an unemployed professional looking to make a successful career transition, the WIOA grant can provide everything you need. If CareerSource determines you are eligible and approves funding, this grant will help you get trained, certified, and placed in your career-at no cost to you! From training opportunities to job placement assistance, this grant can help you land the job you want.

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Key Takeaways about the WIOA Grant

  • CareerSource-approved WIOA funding can cover training opportunities and job placement assistance for unemployed professionals.
  • The WIOA grant addresses challenges faced by job seekers during career transitions.
  • Professionals can gain the skills and certifications needed for their new careers through Careersource-approved WIOA-funded training.
  • The grant covers various certifications relevant to today’s job market.
  • Our team is here to guide you through the WIOA process and provide personalized assistance.
  • There is no cost to you if CareerSource determines you are eligible and approves funding
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WIOA Grants: Your Partner in Job Hunting

Searching for work can be difficult for unemployed professionals. 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).

CareerSource-approved Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, or WIOA, grants can be a powerful tool to overcome obstacles.

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, or WIOA, is a little known federal program. It can make an enormous difference for unemployed workers.

The grant will provide funding and other resources to help job-seekers overcome their career challenges.

CareerSource-approved WIOA funding 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.

The WIOA grant provides job seekers with the tools, knowledge, and confidence they need to make a successful transition.

What we do

We help eligible individuals navigate the WIOA application process through your local CareerSource office and connect you with approved training programs.

High-demand Careers that You Can Pursue

It is important to note that this program is designed for jobs, and each county agency selects the careers in highest demand on their local job market. This will increase your chances of finding a job.

We work with an approved training provider for WIOA-funded students. Many of their programs align with occupations that are frequently approved on local Regional Targeted Occupations Lists (RTOL), such as:
 
  • Cybersecurity
  • Project Management
  • Information technology
  • Network Administration
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Computer Forensics
  • and more

 

They aren’t the only training provider, and other careers are approved. Here are some examples:

  • Healthcare (CNA, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, etc.)
  • Commercial Truck Driving (CDL)
  • Skilled Trades & Apprenticeships
  • Advanced Manufacturing, Welding, HVAC, and many more

 

If you are looking for another career field, please contact your local county CareerSource office.  

Here is some information about some of the careers we work with:

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 Florida job market pays well, because it has over 30,000 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 workers 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 Information Technology workers continues to soar 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 prior management experience, one of the best job opportunities is in project management. In the Florida job market the need is especially strong 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, and Scrum Master

Career Services will assist you in creating an outstanding resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile so that hiring managers notice you. They will work to help you find a great job for a fair salary.

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Here are Just Some of the Approved Programs to Ignite Your Career

Cyber Security IT Professional

Join the front lines of defense against digital threats. Become an IT pro skilled in cybersecurity and keep information safe from cyberattacks. Click to explore this dynamic career path!

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Project Management Professional

Lead projects to success as a certified PMP. Gain the skills to plan, execute, and oversee initiatives across diverse industries. Take your career to new heights with the coveted PMP certification. Click to explore the world of project management excellence!

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Master Certificate in Cyber Security & Information Assurance Management

Elevate your expertise with a Master Certificate in Cyber Security & Information Assurance Management. Become a leader in safeguarding information. Find out how this program can boost your career!

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Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Become a networking pro with the Cisco CCNA certification. Master the essentials of networking and propel your career in IT. Click to explore the world of CCNA!

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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!).”

Ronni Jones

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.”

Kyle Metzger

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.”

Lisa Baresi-Smith

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..”

Jennifer Smith

Strategic Account Manager

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most frequent questions and answers

What is the WIOA Grant?

It is called the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). It is a job program. It provides free training grants to aid workers get trained, certified and placed in big demand careers such as IT, cyber-security, business analysis, project management and more. The idea is that there are professions in which there are not enough qualified workers and there are declining careers in which there are too many people. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) tries to fix this problem by providing free funding for job training in big demand fields to those who qualify for this grant. This training is designed to make your resume marketable so you can get a job and return to the workforce. This is a grant, not a loan. If you are eligible, everything is included, even the exam.

Funding amounts are determined by your local CareerSource board and vary by individual circumstance and county.

Can I use this grant for any program I want?

This is a jobs program so you must pick something where there is a high likelihood of gainingemployment. Each county has a regionally targeted occupations list (RTOL) to choose from. They want to make sure you select an occupation that is in high demand. For each approved occupation, there will be approved  training plans to choose from.

How Do I Qualify?

Eligibility and final approval are determined solely by your local CareerSource office. Common categories include Dislocated Worker, low-income Adult, and Youth (18–24). We can perform a free pre-screening and help you gather the required documents before you apply at CareerSource.

What types of career choices are best under this program?

You need to select a program that can be completed in a short period of time that will increase your marketability enough to help get you placed. We look at the best ways to take advantage of your experience to add a certification that will make you attractive to recruiters and easier to place.

Some career choices are ideal for this:

  • Cybersecurity
  • Information Technology
  • Project Management
  • Healthcare (CNA, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, etc.)
  • Commercial Truck Driving (CDL)
  • Skilled Trades & Apprenticeships
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Welding
  • HVAC

And many more

Is there a catch or any hidden costs? I always have a hard time believing anything is free.

Working with any government-funded program involves paperwork and specific eligibility steps (income guidelines, residency, etc.). The process is thorough by design to ensure taxpayer funds are used responsibly. While it can take a little time and patience, thousands of people successfully use WIOA every year to change their lives with free training and certifications.

We guide you through the steps and paperwork so you can apply at your local CareerSource office. Once you are approved and receive a WIOA voucher/ITA, you can choose us (or any other approved provider) for your training.

There is no catch — just an opportunity
If CareerSource determines you are eligible and approves funding, the approved school (ours or another provider) gets paid directly by the government. Your training, books, exams, and sometimes even laptops or exam vouchers are covered at no cost to you. Our only “agenda” is to help you get trained, certified, and placed in a better career as quickly and easily as possible.We’re here to be your guide.

Do you help with job placement?

Yes! The whole purpose of this program is to help you get back in the workforce.

Yes—once you enroll with WIOA funding, our dedicated placement specialists work  with you.

They help with your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, interview techniques and most importantly, getting your information in front of hiring managers. 

They believe in us!

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