Rebuild Florida Workforce Recovery Training Program for Areas Impacted by Hurricane Michael

The Rebuild Florida Workforce Recovery Training Program is designed to train Floridians in communities impacted by Hurricane Michael in trades necessary to support disaster recovery efforts. The program provides funding to local workforce development boards, educational institutions and technical centers to launch training programs which address the increased demand in the construction trades while also providing support to Floridians seeking new employment in the post-disaster economy.

Webinar

To provide more information about the Rebuild Florida Workforce Recovery Training Program, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) hosted a webinar on Thursday, October 15, 2020. The recording of the webinar, along with the slides and transcript, are available below.

Program Documents

How to Apply

Application is currently closed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Eligibility

The Rebuild Florida Workforce Recovery Training Program makes funds available to local workforce development boards, school districts, higher educational institutions and technical centers serving communities impacted by Hurricane Michael.

Hurricane Michael MID Counties Map

Eligible Activities

Funding may be used to launch or expand training programs for construction trades including roofing, masonry, carpentry, concrete finishing, plumbing, HVAC, electricity, heavy equipment operations, floor installation, window installation, plastering, welding and more. The funding may also be used for customized training programs tailored to the specific economic revitalization needs of a community.

Program Timeline

  • October 2, 2020: Application submission cycle opens.
  • October 15, 2020: DEO hosts webinar to provide more information about the program.
  • December 15, 2020: Application submission cycle closed at 5:00 p.m. (EST).
  • April 7, 2021: Award announcement for two academic institutions.
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