Must have at least one full-time employee. Must demonstrate financial viability. Must be current on all state tax obligations. Training services can be provided through Florida's community colleges, school districts, vocational-technical centers, state universitys or licensed and certified private institutions. Training can also be conducted at the business's own facility, at the training provider's facility or at a combination of both.
Instructors can be professional trainers or instructors within the business.
Priority will be given to applicants with businesses of fewer than 25 employees, businesses in rural or inner-city areas, and businesses whose grant proposals represent a significant upgrade in employee skills. Training projects must be completed by June 30. WorkForce 2020 of the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce offers an outstanding publication called Resource Guide that not only provides descriptions and contact information for many training sources, but provides valuable statistics about the changing work force and identifies creative sources for hiring and retention. Additional training sources include Orange County Public Schools. They offer on-site, expert consultants and programs such as English for Speakers of Other Languages, and Adult Basic Education.