“We are excited about this employment-focused expansion of the transformational Hope Florida initiative created by Florida’s First Lady, and we continue to be grateful for her bold vision and unwavering support,” said DCF Secretary Shevaun Harris, who serves on the CareerSource Florida Board. The funding is allocated for the 2023-24 fiscal year, which begins July 1. “With Hope Florida, we will further eliminate red tape between state agencies to ensure we are working collaboratively and comprehensively to help Floridians with challenges succeed in the workplace.”ĬareerSource Florida also OK’d $2.5 million for soft skills training - or “hit the ground running” services - that will prep recipients for technical skills training $2.75 million for a new pilot program to support Floridians in need who pursue careers in nursing and other health fields $3 million for Incumbent Worker Training, a small business-focused program that helps upskill employees and $2 million for programs that support talent development in rural communities.
“The CareerSource Florida Board is honored to help expand the Hope Florida initiative championed by First Lady Casey DeSantis,” said Board Chair Stephanie Smith. The navigators will work with Hope Florida, an initiative created by DeSantis and implemented by DCF that fosters collaboration between the private sector, faith-based communities, nonprofits, and government entities to maximize the impact of social services programs. The funding approved this week includes $4.3 million to place “Hope Navigators” at each of the state’s local workforce development centers. Casey DeSantis’ initiative working to help Florida job seekers overcome barriers to employment. WIOA is a federal law designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services and to match employers with the skilled workers they are looking to hire.
The CareerSource Florida Board of Directors is putting more than $20 million in Governor’s Reserve funding and Wagner-Peyser funds into Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act programs. “Dedicated Hope Navigators focused specifically on connecting Floridians with careers and skills training will work with the CareerSource Florida network to help them embark on their pathway to prosperity.” We’re bringing agencies that provide support together to help Floridians in need make strides in the workforce through the Hope Florida initiative,” the First Lady said. “Sometimes the key to entering a promising new career path and maintaining that employment is the support you have, like child care or transportation. First Lady Casey DeSantis, CareerSource Florida and the Florida Department of Children and Families are redoubling efforts to help job seekers overcome barriers to employment.
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