Discover how Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grants can provide a big boost for your job search. WIOA grants can help unemployed professionals make a successful career transition. Qualifying for this grant means training opportunities as well as job placement assistance at no cost – all features that are key components to finding a great career.
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). The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)grants are a great way to overcome these obstacles. Unfortunately, many job-seekers remain unaware of their transformative power and the resources and support they provide.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Grant (WIOA), a little-known federal grant, can make a big difference to unemployed professionals. CareerSource assists unemployed or underemployed workers in the following counties in Central Florida.
If you live in another county, we might still be able to assist you: WIOA Florida
The grant will provide funding and other resources to help job-seekers overcome their career challenges. WIOA grants empower individuals to transform their professional lives and seize new opportunities. WIOA grants provide job seekers the opportunity to acquire the skills, knowledge, confidence, and training they need for a successful career change.
We specialize helping unemployed, or underemployed, people apply and receive WIOA grants, so we can train them, certify them, and place the in their chosen field.
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 are an approved WIOA training partner in Florida and can help you enter the following careers.
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 Miami-Dade County job market pays well, because it has over 5,700 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. Information Assurance and Project Management
If you have prior management experience, some of the most high demand job opportunities are 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. Other top certifications in this field include ITIL, and CISSP. Whether your focus lies in cybersecurity management, information assurance management, or security management this field offers endless possibilities to make an impactful difference and safeguard against cyber threats.
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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
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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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