445.035 – Data Collection and Reporting.
445.035 Data collection and reporting.—The Department of Children and Families and the state board shall collect data necessary to administer this chapter and make the reports required under federal law to the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the United States Department of Agriculture. History.—s. 47, ch. 96-175; s. 35, ch. 97-173; s. […]
445.038 – Digital Media; Job Training.
445.038 Digital media; job training.—CareerSource Florida, Inc., through the Department of Economic Opportunity, may use funds dedicated for incumbent worker training for the digital media industry. Training may be provided by public or private training providers for broadband digital media jobs listed on the occupations list developed by the Labor Market Estimating Conference. Programs that operate […]
445.045 – Development of an Internet-Based System for Information Technology Industry Promotion and Workforce Recruitment.
445.045 Development of an Internet-based system for information technology industry promotion and workforce recruitment.— (1) CareerSource Florida, Inc., is responsible for directing the development and maintenance of a website that promotes and markets the information technology industry in this state. The website shall be designed to inform the public concerning the scope of the information technology industry […]
445.046 – Establishment of a Network Access Point.
445.046 Establishment of a network access point.—The state actively supports efforts that enhance the information technology industry in this state, particularly those efforts that increase broadband technology. A critical initiative to enhance this industry in this state is determined to be the development of a network access point, which is defined to be a carrier-neutral, public-private […]
445.047 – Passport to Economic Progress Act; Legislative Intent.
445.047 Passport to Economic Progress Act; legislative intent.—The purpose of the Passport to Economic Progress Act is to provide incentives and services designed to assist individuals who are recipients of temporary cash assistance or who are former recipients of temporary cash assistance generate family income levels that help foster the achievement and maintenance of economic self-sufficiency. […]
445.048 – Passport to Economic Progress Program.
445.048 Passport to Economic Progress program.— (1) AUTHORIZATION.—Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the state board, in conjunction with the department and the Department of Children and Families, shall implement a Passport to Economic Progress program consistent with this section. The state board may designate local workforce development boards to participate in the program. Expenses for the […]
445.051 – Individual Development Accounts.
445.051 Individual development accounts.— (1) The purpose of this act is to provide for the establishment of individual development accounts that can provide families having limited means an opportunity to accumulate assets and to facilitate and mobilize savings; to promote education, homeownership, and microenterprise development; and help to stabilize families and build communities. This section implements the […]
445.055 – Employment Advocacy and Assistance Program Targeting Military Spouses and Dependents.
445.055 Employment advocacy and assistance program targeting military spouses and dependents.— (1) The Legislature finds that military families are faced with a variety of challenges, including frequent relocations, recurring deployments, lengthy periods of separation, and heightened anxiety and uncertainty during periods of conflict. A military spouse’s ability to gain job skills and maintain a career contributes to […]
445.056 – Citizen Soldier Matching Grant Program.
445.056 Citizen Soldier Matching Grant Program.—The Department of Economic Opportunity shall implement the matching grant program established by the former Agency for Workforce Innovation to award matching grants to private sector employers in this state which provide wages to employees serving in the United States Armed Forces Reserves or the Florida National Guard while those employees […]
445.06 – Florida Ready to Work Credential Program.
445.06 Florida Ready to Work Credential Program.— (1) There is created the Florida Ready to Work Credential Program to enhance the employability skills of Floridians and to better prepare them for successful employment. (2) Training required to be eligible for a credential under the program may be conducted in public middle and high schools, Florida College System institutions, […]