Recover St. Lucie Workforce Training and Development Programs

Geographic Scope: St. Lucie County, Florida

Funding Source: Federal CARES Act funds distributed through St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners

Program Overview:
Workforce training and development programs designed to support St. Lucie County residents and businesses economically impacted by COVID-19. The initiative includes two distinct funding tracks:

Individual Scholarship Grants

Eligibility:

• St. Lucie County residents transitioning from industries hardest hit by COVID-19
• Must have lost job or had hours reduced due to COVID-19
• Industries include: hospitality, entertainment, food and beverage, personal services (and similar)

What is Funded:

• Immediate, short-term training or certification for in-demand occupations
• Job placement assistance

Business On-the-Job Training (OJT) Grants

Award Amount: Up to $10,000 on tiered scale based on number of full-time participating employees

Eligibility:

• St. Lucie County for-profit businesses
• Business must be in recovery mode and open/operational
• Consistent with governor's guidelines, CDC guidance, and market realities
• Businesses must be training or upskilling new hires or existing employees

What is Funded:

• Paid on-the-job training programs to train or upskill employees to meet market demands

Partners

• CareerSource Research Coast (CSRC)
• St. Lucie County
• Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC)

Contact Information

• Phone: 1-866-482-4473 or 1-866-4U2-HIRE
• Email: info@careersourcerc.com
• Website: www.careersourcerc.com
• Physical Address: 4100 Okeechobee Road Suite 90-A, Fort Pierce, FL 34947

Additional Information:

• Program funding details available at www.careersourcerc.com/program-funding (Stevens Amendment compliance)
• Equal opportunity employer/program; veteran's preference employer
• TTY/TDD available via Florida Relay Service at 711

How to Apply

For Individuals:

1. Complete the Participant Application online
2. Review program eligibility requirements
3. Submit application to learn more about the program

For Businesses:

1. Complete the Business Application online
2. Review business eligibility requirements
3. Submit application

Contact for More Information:

• Phone: 1-866-482-4473 or 1-866-4U2-HIRE
• Email: info@careersourcerc.com
• Website: www.careersourcerc.com