Bright Futures for Sector Strategies
Sector Needs
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According to the National Association of Manufacturers “Over the next decade,
nearly 3.5 million manufacturing jobs will likely be needed, and 2 million are
expected to go unfilled due to the skills gap.
Customer Service in the field of Financial/Professional services, Information
Technology, etc. need to have good reading comprehension and be able to
develop a personal relationship with customers. The Financial/Professional
Services Forum determined that being self-motivated and having the positive
attitude to meet the needs of the customers is essential to the success of the
employee in the workplace.
The hospitality industry is an industry of dynamic growth potential with more
than 200 industry careers available in a number of different disciplines. Over
the next eight years, it is estimated that the hospitality industry will add 3.3
million jobs!
According to a study of the top 20 skills employers require across all
occupations in the United States, proficiency in Microsoft Office ranks #3!
Customer Service
Employability Skills Training
• Microsoft Office Specialist
(MOS) - MOS Office 2013 thru
web technologies offers multiple
and stackable certifications which
are needed across a variety of
occupations.
• American Hotel & Lodging
Institute (AHLEI) - a variety of
industry certifications are
supported thru the AHLEI at low
cost offered online training and
certification within the Hospitality
Industry or transferable to other
Customer Service positions.
Where Are The Jobs
Employer Partners hiring our training completers
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Verizon
Iron Bow
Hard Rock Seminole Casino
Hilton
Publix
The Nielson Company
Bank of America
Florida Blue
United HealthGroup
JP Morgan Chase
Coca Cola
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Vology
Wellcare
Sykes Enterprise
PSCU
Amscot Financial
HSN
Tech Data
Raymond James Financial
Bloomin Brands
T-Mobile
Bloomin Brands
Some of the Jobs
Call Center Representative
Guest Services Representative
Customer Service Specialist
Front Desk Scheduler
Account Manager
Barista
Member Services Agent
Maintenance
DeskTop Support Technician
Restaurant Server
Help Desk Specialist
Housekeeping
Service Technician
Cook
Customer Service Associate
Kitchen Aide
Call Center Manager
Restaurant Manager
Manufacturing
Types of Manufacturing
Employability Skills Training
• Welding - Students will learn the fundamentals of welding, shop
math, print reading, OSHA safety, metal cutting, gas arc welding,
MIG/TIG Welding, and GTAW welding.
• Soldering - Students will learn electronic assembly and will earn J
Standard and IPC 610 Certifications. Both the J Standard and IPC
610 are industry recognized/required soldering and inspection
programs for aerospace, defense, medical and a variety of other
electronic assembly industries. (J-STD-001)
• Industrial Maintenance Technician - Students will learn the basic
operation of factory equipment and other industrial machinery, such
as conveying systems, production machinery, and packaging
equipment. The program introduces students to mechanical
systems, industrial electricity and PLC basics. (MCSC)
Employability Skills Training
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Certified Production Technician - Students will be prepared for frontline production work in manufacturing. You will earn the Manufacturing
Skills Standards Council Certified Production Technician credential.
The CPT credential may be used towards a two-year A.S. program
providing students with up to fifteen (15) credit hours. (MSSC)
Mechatronics/Robotics - Students will learn the integration of
mechanical systems, electronic systems, control systems, and
computers. (Electrical Troubleshooting, Electrical/PLC programming,
etc.) (NIMS) (PMMI) (FANUC)
Intro to Solid Works 3D - online entry level certification in Solid
Works 3D Printing and Fabrication now offered as an employability
skills training and higher level of certification.
Penn Foster - The online high school diploma program emphasizes
the reading, writing and math skills necessary to prepare students for
the high school diploma exam and post-secondary education.
Employment in Florida’s Largest
Manufacturing Segments
Manufacturing Segments
Employment
Computer and Electronic Products
40,947
Transportation Equipment
36,558
Fabricated Metal Products
32,742
Food
29,538
Medical Equipment & Miscellaneous
29,020
Machinery
23,967
Chemicals
18,549
Printing and Related Support Activities
16,992
Nonmetallic Mineral Products
17,278
Plastics and Rubber Products
11,828
Where Are The Jobs
Employer Partners hiring our training completers
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Jabil
Honeywell
Lockheed Martin
GE Energy
Raytheon
Tampa Ship
Tampa Tank
Mettler Toledo
Amazon
Mosaic
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Tampa Bay Steel
Bausch + Lomb
Kimball Electronics Tampa Inc.
ConMed Linvatec
Tropicana Products Inc.
PGT Inc.
Johnson Controls
Baxter Healthcare
Monin Gourmet Flavoring
Some of the Jobs
Manufacturing Technician
Machine Programmer
Machine Operator CNC
Plastic Injection Mold Machine Operator
Machine Operator Metal Stamping
Fabricator
Equipment Technician
Quality Inspector
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Quality Technician
Material Handler
Shipping & Receiving
Logistics Technician
Additive Manufacturing Technician
Electronics Assembly Technician
Machine Set Up Operator
Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician Welder
Targeted CareerSource Customer
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Welfare Transition Program Participant - the WT welfare mom or dad often needs
preparation for job seeking and added skills to reemploy.
SNAP Mandatory Program Participant - the SNAP ABAWD needs assistance with
employability skills and benefits by added certifications on their resume.
WIOA Youth - the school drop out or the first time job seeker can strongly benefit from
short track certification programs and job preparedness training.
Reemployment Insurance Recipient - introduction into these sector trainings are
beneficial for those who are looking for their next job in an industries that are producing
stable employment.
Job Seekers - unemployed or underemployed residents looking for a short track
connection to the workforce by earning a hot jobs skill
Ex-Offenders - The customer who needs a skill in a field that will allow his criminal
background recognized as a barrier to get him in the door with a trade
Veterans - Veterans looking for new career opportunities in the private and public
sectors, as well as Service Members transitioning to the civilian workforce, military and
Veteran spouses and dependents looking for employment opportunities that have interest
in employable skills training that certify skills they gained while in the military.
Disabled - Ticket to work recipient looking for a job where they are beneficial to the
organization and can allow a company to create a job based on their new skill
Assessment and Engagement
• TABE Test - the Test for Adult Basic Education can be
used to assess the student’s base aptitude and any
weak areas of concern.
• Future Plans - an online career and educational
planning tool offered in partnership with the Pinellas
Education Foundation.
• Workplace Skills for 21st Century TM - online selfpaced comprehensive online learning platform offering
a variety of training to the job seeker.
Online Soft Skills Training
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Workplace Skills for 21st Century TM - online self-paced
comprehensive online learning platform offering a variety of training to
the job seeker.
Florida’s Ready to Work - funded again thru CareerSource Florida,
customer can seek credentialing at a Gold, Silver or Bronze work
readiness certification.
Allison OnLine - offers a robust menu of employability skills or career
exploration within the Employ Florida Marketplace (EFM) used as
added resource to the CareerSource customer.
Atlas E-Courses - in house courses developed thru CareerSource
staff offered online the Atlas System supported thru Complete
Technology Solutions (CTS).
Center Workshops - referral to a traditional classroom setting can be
a great resource to the CareerSource job seeker in combination with
online training in the interactive lab.
How the LAB Works
The LAB Process
• A referral from the program career counselor.
• Definition of hours and level of engagement.
• Career Planning and employment goal.
The LAB Instructor
• Certified and/or trained within the Certification Program.
• Certified Proctor as required by the Certifying vendor.
• Career center support provided as needed to assist with
volume, back-up coverage or other needs.
Outcomes
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Performance
Enrollments
Completers
Placements
CareerPrep Center
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Performance
Enrollments
Completers
Placements
Total to Date
800
484
421
Employability
Skills Training
Earmark
1
Earmark
2
Cyber
Penn
Foster
153
143
119
97
91
85
120
109
59
98
46
64
29
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Total to Date
855
539
256
Employability
Skills Training
Earmark
2
Penn
Foster
238
171
103
198
110
53
46
10
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OUTCOMES
MOS
Hospitality
254
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94
MOS
Hospitality
371
246
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138