Work Based Training Information for Employers

Invest in Your Workforce: Work-Based Training Opportunities & Funding

Discover resources and funding options to train new hires and upskill your existing employees. Explore apprenticeships, on-the-job training, and programs offering free or reimbursed training costs.

Train New Hires

• On-The-Job Training (OJT): Bridge the skills gap by providing training at your worksite for new employees. OJT offers reimbursements of up to 50% of the new hire’s wage rate to offset training and supervision costs.
  • https://careersourcebfv.com/job-seekers/training/on-the-job-training/ 
  • https://careersourcerc.com/employers/ojt/ 
  • https://www.careersourcecentralflorida.com/businesses/training-upskilling/ 
• Internships/Work Experience: Get wage support for hiring temporary help, allowing individuals to gain valuable work experience while contributing to your business needs.
  • https://careersourcebfv.com/business/train/work-experience/ 
  • No-Cost Summer Youth Interns: https://www.careersourcecentralflorida.com/businesses/summer-youth-interns/ Explore opportunities to host summer youth interns at no cost to your business.
  • Become a partner: Brevard Public Schools CTE internships: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RxCIq8gRGBBnnrqs8KL16H3O4CsX5OmQ/view Partner with Brevard Public Schools to offer internships to Career and Technical Education students.

Upskill Your Existing Employees

• Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) – Skills Enhancement Training Programs: If your Florida business is in good standing, you may be eligible for reimbursement of up to 50% of training costs to enhance the skills of your current workforce.
  • State Grants: https://careersourceflorida.com/business-services/training-grants/ Local Grants:
    • https://careersourcebfv.com/business/train/incumbent-working-training/ 
    • https://careersourcerc.com/employers/grants-and-incentives/incumbent-worker-training/ 
    • https://www.careersourcecentralflorida.com/businesses/training-upskilling/ 
• Upskill your employees for FREE with Metrix Learning – Skillup: Access over 7,000 courses in in-demand career skills, including Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and more, at no cost to your employees.
  • https://csbfv.skillupamerica.org/ 

 Apprenticeships: Build Your Future Workforce

Discover a proven strategy to cultivate a skilled and loyal workforce by investing in apprenticeships.

• Apprenticeship USA: Explore the national framework and benefits of registered apprenticeships.
• Apprenticeship USA Quick-Start Toolkit: Get a guide to quickly understanding and implementing apprenticeship programs.
• Apprentice Florida: Access state-specific information and resources for registered apprenticeships in Florida from the Department of Education.
• Florida Department of Education Apprenticeship Information: Detailed information and resources on apprenticeships from the state education agency.
• National Apprenticeship – Apprenticeship Defined: Understand the core principles and structure of apprenticeship programs.
• Apprentice Florida Tutorial Videos: Access helpful video guides on navigating the apprenticeship process in Florida.
• VA recognized registered apprenticeship programs: Information for employers interested in hiring veterans through apprenticeship programs.
• 2023-2024 Florida Annual Report: Review the latest data and trends in Florida’s apprenticeship landscape.
• Apprenticeship Finder: A national tool to search for apprenticeship opportunities.