Formula Grant 25A55WP000114

The Florida Department of Commerce received a $38.4 million formula grant from the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) under the Employment Service/Wagner-Peyser Funded Activities program (CFDA 17.207), effective July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028. This universal access program delivers comprehensive employment services to job seekers and employers throughout Florida, including job search assistance, career counseling, skills assessments, labor market information dissemination, and job referral services. Job seekers receive career guidance, workforce information, and referrals to employment opportunities, while employers benefit from applicant recruitment support, job order posting capabilities, matching of qualified candidates, and assistance with hard-to-fill positions and workforce restructuring needs.

The grant explicitly excludes direct training services, focusing instead on labor exchange and career guidance activities to facilitate rapid workforce reentry for individuals facing employment barriers. The Florida Department of Commerce may subaward portions of these funds to conduct labor market information research and provide specific services such as career interest assessments, job search workshops, and employment referrals through local workforce development partners and community-based organizations. Services are available to all individuals at no cost, with priority extended to veterans and other covered populations, ensuring universal access to critical employment support infrastructure across the state.