You, the youth, are the fabric of this country’s progress and future economy! The Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board is focused on providing you with the work readiness skills and preparation you’ll need to compete in the local and global job market.
Get started by exploring the programs below.
Youth Program
Are you between the ages of 14 and 21? If so, and you are low-income, at risk of dropping out or already have, and/or face other barriers to employment and educational achievement, we can help.
Destination Graduation
We are committed to helping increase graduation rates! This program provides mentoring, academic enrichment, work readiness and other workforce development services to high school students.
“Oh, the Places You’ll Go” Contest
Our contest is design to expose students to careers and encourage the exploration of opportunities that are available to them in the workforce for the future.
DESTINATION CAREER$
If you are between the ages of 16 and 24, and are currently out of school, our program provides access to quality education and job opportunities.
