Healthy economic growth requires two key elements - employers need a skilled workforce, and local workers require the opportunity to earn the professional qualifications that will put them on the path to a better life. CareerEdge facilitates economic development by working with a variety of stakeholders to bring employers and employees together.

CareerEdge is the first Funders Collaborative designated as a National Fund for Workforce Solutions site in the Southeastern US. The collaborative uses donated funds to create a skilled labor pool in the Manatee-Sarasota region and helps local employers find the talent they need.  Learn more about how we fulfill this vital mission and how you can help drive economic development in the Manatee-Sarasota region.

Training the Next Generation of Skilled Workers

As part of our mission to bring industries that need skilled works together with employees seeking a better career path and family-sustaining wages, CareerEdge works with partners in a variety of industries to provide opportunities for Manatee-Sarasota residents.

Even in challenging economic times, our workforce partners are seeking qualified applicants to receive training and professional development opportunities in the following sectors:

• Healthcare 
• Manufacturing 
• Technology 
• Transportation

Workforce partnerships offer support via direct grants, advocacy, professional development programs and public-private strategies.

CareerEdge invites you to explore these links to find out more about the programs available through our workforce partners.