Power Hour Lunch and Learn Events
Join our team at our professional development sessions, or Power Hours. At these free luncheons, we host local business experts as they share the latest trends and tools that your team needs to know to recruit, train, and retain local talent. View our calendar for upcoming dates.
Professional Development Workshops
We offer low to no-cost professional development workshops to help you train your team on topics such as critical thinking, customer service, emotional intelligence, multi-generational communication, time management, and workplace etiquette.
Leadership Development Training
Typically offered in the spring, our leadership development training, LEAD (Leaders Evolve And Develop), covers leadership and management thought leader theories while offering practical tips that can be easily implemented by attendees after training. Some of the primary topics include Communicating Effectively, Influence and Negotiation, and Coaching and Performance Management. Subtopics include everything from Time Management to Emotional Intelligence. This training is recommended for new and emerging leaders as well as existing managers.
Professional Development Training Grant
The Professional Development Training Grant reimburses employers for up to 90% of their direct training costs related to providing skills upgrade training to their current employees.
On-the-Job Training Grant
Our On-the-Job Training (OJT) Grant provides an opportunity for your business to be reimbursed 50% to 75% of the wages of your new hires while they are receiving the training needed to perform their job duties.
Work Experience Programs
Ask our staff about becoming a work site for our work experience programs. We provide the talent and the salary. You provide the work experience.
Apprenticeship Programs
Considering starting an apprenticeship program at your business? Contact our team to get access to state and local resources.
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STATE OF FLORIDA TRAINING GRANTS
Incumbent Worker Training
Incumbent Worker Training grants provide funding for continuing education and training of current employees at existing Florida businesses.
Quick Response Training
Quick Response Training grants provide funding for customized training to new or expanding businesses.