Workforce Florida Inc. (WFI) just awarded competitive grants to the following 6 organizations in the stated amounts to provide specialized workforce, job training and placement services to the specified targeted populations. 45 proposals were received in response to the RFP issued in August and posted on the WFI website.

Congratulations to the winners, and heads up to other FBCOs/partners in the areas to the new opportunities for partnering and leveraging resources in serving shared customers.

Region 13 – Brevard Workforce Development Board, Inc. $175,000 -serving the disabled
Clara White Mission, Inc. (Jacksonville) $199,890 -serving ex-offenders, homeless, youthful offenders and fosters
Florida Works (Statewide) $200,000 -serving ex-offenders and homeless
Region 5 – Big Bend Jobs & Education Council, Inc. (Workforce Plus) $122,582 -serving homeless
Emmanuel Child Development Center (Palm Beach Co.) $192,166 -serving elders, ex-offenders, homeless and fosters aging out
Region 14 – WorkNet Pinellas, Inc. $200,000 -serving all targeted pops