Apprenticeships
Start a New Career with an Apprenticeship!
Looking to start a new career where you can learn on the job?
Apprenticeship may be your solution!
Connecting Job Seekers to Apprenticeships at CareerSource NEFL
Apprenticeships have been used for many years to train new employees in specialized trades like shipbuilding and electrical work.
Now, employers in diverse industries are starting up apprenticeship programs as a way to attract quality people to their businesses.
In these “We’re Here to Help” videos, listen as CareerSource Northeast Florida Apprenticeship Navigator Doreen Lund explains how apprenticeships work and how she can help employers both fund and set up their first apprenticeship programs – and why job seekers should consider this great ‘earn while you learn’ alternative to the traditional four-year college degree.
Earn-As-You-Learn with Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are expanding in Florida and are available in a host of industries including Information Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Healthcare, Construction, Hospitality, Trades, and more.
Earn while you learn at an organization investing in you and your future. Under the guidance of a mentor, you will be taught new skills, earn periodic raises, receive national certification, and have a well-paying job on completion.
Gov. Ron Desantis on Workforce Training & Apprenticeships
CareerSource NEFL has teamed up with the Jacksonville Chamber, schools, businesses, and community leaders to create a better plan connecting local talent with job opportunities. The goal is to build a stronger workforce that meets the needs of both job seekers and businesses in our area.
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Apprenticeship News and Updates
Florida Lieutenant Governor awards $600K grant to Jacksonville apprenticeship program
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — February is Career and Technical Education Month, and the State of Florida has been making some big investments in the field in recent years. (Courtesy of www.actionnewsjax.com) Action News Jax spoke exclusively with Florida’s Lieutenant Governor...
Skilled Craft Apprenticeships
As one of the largest community-owned utilities in the nation, JEA offers well-paying, professionally rewarding career opportunities. We also offer training, an excellent benefits package and exceptional career advancement opportunities. For those interested in...
’Saved my life’: Free job training program gives Jacksonville graduates career tracks
At age 45, Aaron Scott Brady lost the postal carrier job he’d had for 24 years. “The job market has changed a lot,” he said. “I didn't know what I was going to do.” At age 21, Riviera Mew was a high school graduate enrolled at the Jacksonville Job Corps Center who...
Florida Makes Remarkable Strides in Apprenticeship and Preapprenticeship
~ 14% increase in total number of active apprentices and preapprentices ~ (Courtesy of fldoe.org) Tallahassee, Fla., September 15, 2023 – Today, Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. announced historic participation in Florida’s apprenticeship and...
Let’s Broaden Our Focus From ‘Go To College’ To ‘Get On A Pathway’
Teacher With Female Students Building Robotic - Vehicle In Science Lesson The term “career pathways” used to evoke very narrow and specific imagery: shop class, vocational education and job training options for kids who weren’t going to college. (Courtesy of Forbes)...
Florida Offers Free Paid Apprenticeship to Become Certified Community Health Workers.
The Community Health Worker (CHW) Registered Apprenticeship Program is designed to provide the education and job training needed to be a successful Community Health Worker, while preparing apprentices to become a Certified Community Health Worker in Florida. (Courtesy...
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