Florida Institute For Workforce Innovation, Inc.

Florida Institute For Workforce Innovation, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Gainesville, Florida, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2007, with its registration set to expire in August 2025. The organization is a tax-exempt corporate entity that specializes in workforce development and youth education programs, focusing primarily on providing comprehensive training and support services to disadvantaged and low-income youth. Through its federal grant awards, the organization delivers targeted workforce development initiatives that aim to enhance economic opportunities for young people in Alachua County and surrounding areas.

The organization has consistently secured federal grant awards from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration, specifically through the YouthBuild program (CFDA 17.274). Its recent federal grant awards, totaling approximately $3.2 million, have supported multi-year projects that provide comprehensive services including occupational skills training in construction and healthcare industries, academic instruction leading to high school diplomas, industry-recognized certifications, paid work experiences, and job placement assistance. The Florida Institute For Workforce Innovation collaborates with multiple partners such as the Alachua County Housing Authority, Santa Fe College, University of Florida Health, and American Job Centers to deliver these programs. Additionally, the organization has engaged in sub-grant partnerships with Youthbuild Global, Inc., to enhance program components like mentoring and low-income housing rehabilitation. The primary goal of these grants is to equip underserved youth ages 16-24 with the education, skills, and support necessary to achieve economic self-sufficiency and access meaningful career pathways.