Industry Banner Centers

Industry Banner Centers

Workforce Florida, Inc. has set aside up to $6.2 million to establish leading programs that focus on creating and providing up-to-date training for workers in industries that are critical to sustaining and growing Florida’s diverse economy.

Most of the centers are based at Florida community colleges or universities. They engage educational institutions, businesses, and workforce and economic development partners, among others, to provide a focal point for industry-specific skills training. They also serve as clearinghouses for companies needing training, create relevant and rigorous new curricula for entry-level and advanced workers who need to upgrade their skills, and ensure training and education offered in Florida meets industry standards.

The Employ Florida Banner Center for Career Academies, however, has a slightly different, though complementary, mission. Led by the Okaloosa County School District, it will provide technical support to school districts wanting to start new career academies in secondary schools or overhaul existing programs and it will develop standards and accountability measures for high school career education programs.

There are 10 Employ Florida Banner Centers throughout Florida. The industries they serve and the lead institutions are:

To find out more about the Employ Florida Banner Centers initiative, please read the Q&A (pdf, 33K).