Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

CareerSource Florida

For assistance, call 850-692-6887 or visit https://careersourceflorida.com/

What is the purpose of the program?

CareerSource Florida is the statewide workforce policy and investment board in partnership with the Department of Commerce and Florida's 24 local workforce development boards and 100 career centers throughout Florida.

How is the program structured?

CareerSource Florida, 24 Local Workforce Development Boards, and the Department of Economic Opportunity are partners in administering Florida's comprehensive system for the delivery of workforce strategies, services and programs.

  • CareerSource Florida is a business-led statewide workforce investment board that provides policy oversight and designs strategies to address critical statewide workforce needs. The board consists of business, education, and government leaders appointed largely by the Governor.

  • Twenty-four local workforce development boards provide services directly to Florida's businesses and job seekers through 100 career centers that provide job listings, education and training opportunities, and career building assistance. The local boards designate CareerSource Florida center operators and conduct oversight of the workforce system in their area.

  • The Department of Commerce oversees the administration of the state's workforce system and receives and accounts for federal funds on behalf of the system.

What training services does the program provide?

Apprentice Florida. This is a partnership between the Florida Department of Education, the Florida Department of Commerce, and CareerSource Florida to encourage and assist businesses in establishing apprenticeships and educate individuals about pursuing careers through apprenticeships.

Workforce Training Grants. The CareerSource Florida Network offers training grants for qualifying businesses such as Quick Response Training for new businesses as well as those relocating to or expanding in Florida to help pay for new employees, and Incumbent Worker Training which can reimburse up to 75% of training costs to for-profit small businesses. CareerSource Florida's local workforce development boards also offer businesses customized training grants specific to the talent and industry needs in their area.

What percentage of individuals enters the workforce after receiving training services?

In Fiscal Year 2021-22, 74% of individuals who received training services funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act entered the workforce.

What percentage of businesses uses the workforce system?

In Fiscal Year 2021-22, 2% of Florida businesses reported using the workforce management information system.

How can citizens find a CareerSource Florida Center in their area?

The 24 CareerSource Florida local workforce development boards throughout the state offer resources and programs to assist individuals with job searches, career development and training. Floridians can find their local center on the CareerSource Florida website.

How is the program funded?

Fiscal Year: 2023-24
Fund Salary Rate/ Position General Revenue Trust Funds
SALARY RATE
POSITIONS
SALARIES AND BENEFITS
FROM EMPLOYMENT SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TRUST FUND
FROM WELFARE TRANSITION TRUST FUND
FROM SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TRUST FUND
OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES
FROM EMPLOYMENT SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TRUST FUND
FROM WELFARE TRANSITION TRUST FUND
FROM SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TRUST FUND
EXPENSES
FROM EMPLOYMENT SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TRUST FUND
FROM WELFARE TRANSITION TRUST FUND
FROM SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TRUST FUND
OPERATING CAPITAL OUTLAY
FROM EMPLOYMENT SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TRUST FUND
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
GRANTS AND AIDS - WORKFORCE PROJECTS
FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
NON CUSTODIAL PARENT PROGRAM
FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND
FROM WELFARE TRANSITION TRUST FUND
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
GRANTS AND AIDS - SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)
FROM EMPLOYMENT SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TRUST FUND
FROM SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TRUST FUND
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
GRANTS AND AIDS - CONTRACTED SERVICES
FROM EMPLOYMENT SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TRUST FUND
FROM WELFARE TRANSITION TRUST FUND
FROM SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TRUST FUND
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
GRANTS AND AIDS - LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
FROM EMPLOYMENT SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TRUST FUND
FROM WELFARE TRANSITION TRUST FUND
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
RISK MANAGEMENT INSURANCE
FROM EMPLOYMENT SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TRUST FUND
FROM WELFARE TRANSITION TRUST FUND
FROM SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TRUST FUND
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
LAW ENFORCEMENT RECRUITMENT BONUS PROGRAM
FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN - WORKFORCE INFORMATION SYSTEM
FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
TRANSFER TO DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES - HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES PURCHASED PER STATEWIDE CONTRACT
FROM EMPLOYMENT SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TRUST FUND
FROM WELFARE TRANSITION TRUST FUND
DATA PROCESSING SERVICES
NORTHWEST REGIONAL DATA CENTER (NWRDC)
FROM EMPLOYMENT SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TRUST FUND
FROM WELFARE TRANSITION TRUST FUND
GRANTS AND AIDS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND NONSTATE ENTITIES - FIXED CAPITAL OUTLAY
WORKFORCE PROJECTS - FIXED CAPITAL OUTLAY
FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND
TOTAL
272,125,529
325,385,148

Updates

CareerSource Florida has been working to implement the Reimagining Education and Career Help (REACH) Act, enacted by the Florida Legislature in 2021. Implementation work has focused on four areas.

  • Alignment. The REACH Act seeks to achieve a more coordinated approach in delivering and using essential workforce development resources and services through enhanced alignment and accountability.
  • Credentials Review. The Credentials Review Committee establishes a definition for credentials of value, creates a framework of quality, and identifies non-degree and degree credentials of value to ensure instructional programs prepare Floridians for in-demand occupations.
  • Letter Grades. The REACH Act calls for the Executive Office of the Governor to develop criteria for assigning a letter grade to each local workforce development board and for CareerSource Florida to assign and make public these letter grades annually.
  • Technology Integration. The Department of Economic Opportunity is developing a new portal that will provide Floridians broader access to education and training options, labor market information, career planning tools, workforce training, and education support.

Where can I find related OPPAGA reports?

OPPAGA Reports
A complete list of OPPAGA reports pertaining to the department is available on our website

Where can I get more information?

What are the applicable statutes?

Sections 445.003, 445.004(2), 445.007, 445.009, 288.047, and 20.60, Florida Statutes

Whom do I contact for help?

CareerSource Florida, 850-792-5242
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