CareerSource Florida
As a licensed postsecondary school in the State of Florida, ATA works with various individuals to train on valuable classes for their IT and cybersecurity careers. Reskill or upskill using CareerSource grant funding.
Get There Faster Grant
Up to $10,000 in training funds for high-demand IT, cybersecurity and project management careers.
Grants, programs & resources
A range of CareerSource grants and programs support Floridians reskilling and upskilling into IT and cybersecurity careers.
Resources available
WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker
The WIOA program is geared towards customer choice. Individuals interested in training services are invited to review and research the options presented on our approved training provider list.
Paid Nonprofit Employment
Many nonprofit efforts need additional support to meet our community's needs. Through the National Dislocated Worker Grant, individuals can obtain 12–16 weeks of paid training through Paid Work Experience in a nonprofit organization.
JobShop Guide
A resource page for the job seeker in English and Spanish: tips on writing a resume and cover letter, determining your skills, managing your unemployment, writing an internet resume and more.
Paid training opportunities
Apprenticeship Programs
Apprenticeship programs combine hands-on training with supplemental classroom instruction. Apprentices earn a progressive wage working full-time for a sponsoring employer while learning the skills of the trade.
Networking opportunities
Professional Networking Group (PNG)
PNG offers career transition services to professional job seekers through networking, workshops and business partnerships. Weekly meetings include networking opportunities along with career advice and job-search tips from guest speakers.
Employability skill training
FREE Workshops
CareerSource Tampa Bay's Employment Skills Training gives you the tools to effectively use internet job sites, market yourself with a great resume and be prepared for an interview. Prefer to stay home? Sign up for the virtual workshops.
CareerSource Florida workforce training grants
Florida employers can offset the cost of training their teams through two statewide grant programs.
Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Grants
Reimburses companies for training current full-time employees, focusing on significant skill upgrades or enhancing business competitiveness.
Before you apply, review: the industries these grants support, Quick Response Training guidelines, and a sample application. A notice is posted on careersourceflorida.com when funds are no longer available for the fiscal year.
Quick Response Training (QRT) Grants
Helps businesses fund flexible, customized training for new, full-time, permanent employees, tailored to high-skill industries.
Before you apply, review: Incumbent Worker Training guidelines and the Master Credentials List. A notice is posted on careersourceflorida.com when funds are no longer available for the fiscal year.
Check current-year availability on CareerSourceFlorida.com →
Tell us about your training goals
Complete the form and a training advisor will follow up — or call 800.674.3550.
Not sure which CareerSource path fits?
A Student Navigator will help you match funding to your IT or cybersecurity training goal.