Fla. Stat. 445.008
Workforce Training Institute

(1)

The state board, through CareerSource Florida, Inc., may create the Workforce Training Institute, which shall be a comprehensive program of workforce training courses designed to meet the unique needs of, and shall include Internet-based training modules suitable for and made available to, professionals integral to the workforce system, including advisors and counselors in educational institutions.

(2)

The state board, through CareerSource Florida, Inc., may enter into a contract for the provision of administrative support services for the institute and shall adopt policies for the administration and operation of the institute and establish admission fees in an amount which, in the aggregate, does not exceed the cost of the program. CareerSource Florida, Inc., may accept donations or grants of any type for any function or purpose of the institute. All donations and grants received by CareerSource Florida, Inc., must be reported to the state board and the department.

(3)

All moneys, fees, donations, or grants collected by CareerSource Florida, Inc., under this section shall be applied to cover all costs incurred in establishing and conducting the workforce training programs authorized under this section, including, but not limited to, salaries for instructors and costs of materials connected to such programs.

Source: Section 445.008 — Workforce Training Institute, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0445.­008 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

445.001
Short title 445.002
Definitions 445.003
Implementation of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 445.004
CareerSource Florida, Inc., and the state board 445.06
Florida Ready to Work Credential Program 445.006
State plan for workforce development 445.07
Economic security report of employment and earning outcomes 445.007
Local workforce development boards 445.08
Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program 445.008
Workforce Training Institute 445.09
Bonuses for employees of tax collectors 445.009
One-stop delivery system 445.010
Consumer-first workforce system technology 445.011
Consumer-first workforce system 445.014
Small business workforce service initiative 445.016
Untried Worker Placement and Employment Incentive Act 445.017
Diversion 445.018
Diversion program to strengthen Florida’s families 445.019
Teen parent and pregnancy prevention diversion program 445.020
Diversion programs 445.021
Relocation assistance program 445.022
Retention Incentive Training Accounts 445.023
Program for dependent care for families with children with special needs 445.024
Work requirements 445.025
Other support services 445.026
Cash assistance severance benefit 445.028
Transitional benefits and services 445.029
Transitional medical benefits 445.030
Transitional education and training 445.031
Transitional transportation 445.032
Transitional child care 445.033
Evaluation 445.034
Authorized expenditures 445.035
Data collection and reporting 445.038
Digital media 445.045
Development of an Internet-based system for information technology industry promotion and workforce recruitment 445.046
Establishment of a network access point 445.047
Passport to Economic Progress Act 445.048
Passport to Economic Progress program 445.051
Individual development accounts 445.055
Employment advocacy and assistance program targeting military spouses and dependents 445.056
Citizen Soldier Matching Grant Program 445.0071
Florida Youth Summer Jobs Pilot Program 445.0281
Transitional case management 445.0325
Welfare Transition Trust Fund

Current through Fall 2025

§ 445.008. Workforce Training Inst.'s source at flsenate​.gov