CareerSource Suncoast offers a chance to determine your career path, whether that leads to a job, college or vocational career. We can connect 18 – 24 year old individuals with resources to help you become successful and reach your employment goals. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) helps pave the way for young adults to find permanent employment by providing financial assistance with:
Paid Work Experience Opportunities – Paid Work Experience provides structured, short-term employment opportunities that equip young participants with essential job skills, workplace habits, and career exposure while earning wages through partnerships with local employers and CareerSource Suncoast.
Scholarship Opportunities – CareerSource Suncoast’s scholarship program provides eligible individuals with financial assistance to cover tuition, books, tools, and certification fees for approved training programs that lead to indemand careers across the region. Scholarship opportunities are up to $15,000 total for approved programs on our Eligible Training Provider List. To learn more about our scholarship program requirements, you can view the Scholarship Orientation.
On-the-Job Training Opportunities – CareerSource Suncoast’s On-the-Job Training program helps eligible job seekers connect with employers offering positions they may not yet be fully qualified for, providing a unique opportunity to earn wages while gaining the hands-on skills and experience needed to succeed in the role.
This program also offers employment assistance, including:
You may also be eligible for a PELL grant through the Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA).
Visit FAFSA to apply for assistance
CareerSource Suncoast is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers on this website may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment via the Florida Relay Service at 711. U.S. military veterans receive priority of service at each CareerSourceSuncoast career center.
CareerSource Suncoast is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers on this website may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment via the Florida Relay Service at 711. U.S. military veterans receive priority of service at each CareerSourceSuncoast career center.
CareerSource Suncoast is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers on this website may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment via the Florida Relay Service at 711. U.S. military veterans receive priority of service at each CareerSourceSuncoast career center.