Academic Skills

Skills that provide the basic foundation necessary to benefit from further training and education and for future employment. This category encompasses communication, comprehension, quantitative thinking, critical thinking, and science and technology skills.Source:FLDOE

Accountability

A process whereby data-based measures are used to provide information on institutional performance.Source:FLDOE

Accreditation

Certification by an official review board that specific requirements have been met, such as institutional accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.Source:FLDOE

Adult and Community Education (ACE)

Provides opportunities to improve employability and enhance lifestyles through Adult Basic Education (ABE), Adult High School Credit, General Educational Development (GED), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and Applied Academics for Adult Education.Source:FLDOE

Adult Basic Education (ABE)

Education for adults whose inability to speak, read or write the English language constitutes a substantial impairment of their ability to procure or retain employment commensurate with their ability; designed to help them be less dependent on others; to improve their ability to benefit from occupational training, to increase their opportunities for more productive and profitable employment and to make them better able to meet their adult responsibilities. Courses at or below the eighth grade level in the language arts, including English for Speakers of Other Languages, mathematics, natural and social sciences, consumer education, and other courses that enable an adult to attain basic or functional literacy.Source:FLDOE

Adult General Education (AGE)

A comprehensive program of adult basic education, adult secondary education, general educational development (GED) test instruction, and/or vocational preparatory instruction.Source:FLDOE

Adult High School Program

Provides courses of study leading to completion of credits and passing of state-mandated assessments (Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, or FCAT) necessary to qualify for a high school diploma.Source:FLDOE

Adult Literacy

The level at which an adult must be able to read, write, compute and otherwise use the skills of schooling in order to operate successfully in the workplace and society.Source:FLDOE

Adult Secondary Education (ASE)

Courses through which a person receives high school credit that leads to the award of a high school diploma or courses of instruction through which a student prepares to take the General Educational Development test.Source:National Reporting Service

Adult Vocational Education

Instruction offered day or evening to adults or out-of-school youth over 16 years of age who are engaged in or preparing to enter an occupation.Source:FLDOE

Agency for Workforce Innovation (AWI)

Florida’s lead state workforce agency which directly administers the state’s Labor Market Statistics program, Unemployment Compensation, Early Learning (including Voluntary Prekindergarten program) and various workforce development programs.Source: FloridaJobs website

American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA)

Serving the hospitality industry for nearly a century, AH&LA is the sole national association representing all sectors and stakeholders in the lodging industry, including individual hotel property members, hotel companies, student and faculty members, and industry suppliers. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AH&LA provides members with national advocacy on Capitol Hill, public relations and image management, education, research and information, and other value-added services to provide bottom line savings and ensure a positive business climate for the lodging industry.Source:American Hotel and Lodging Association

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

An Act, passed by Congress, that requires reasonable accommodations be made in public facilities, including postsecondary institutions, for those with a physical or mental disability.Source:FLDOE

Applied Academics for Adult Education

Adult general education through which persons attain academic and workforce readiness skills at the level of functional literacy (grade level 6.08.9) or higher so that such persons may pursue certificate career education or higher level career education.Source:FLDOE

Applied Technology Diploma (ATD)

Courses that are part of an AS or AAS degree and lead to employment in a specific occupation. An ATD may consist of either vocational credit or college credit.Source:FLDOE

Apprentice

A person at least 16 years of age who is engaged in learning a recognized skilled trade through actual work experience under the supervision of journeymen craftsmen; whose training should be combined with properly coordinated studies of related technical and supplementary subjects; and who has entered into a written agreement, hereinafter called an apprenticeship agreement, with a registered apprenticeship sponsor who may be either an employer, an association of employers, or a local joint apprenticeship committee.Source:FLDOE

Apprenticeship Training

Structured vocational skill training in a given job through a combination of on the job training and classroom instruction.Source:FLDOE

Apprenticeship Training Programs

A program registered with the Department of Education or the state apprenticeship agency in accordance with the National Apprenticeship Act of 8/16/37, that is conducted or sponsored by an employer, group of employers, and a union. It contains all terms and conditions for qualifications, recruitment, selection, employment, and training of apprentices.Source:FLDOE

Articulation Agreement

The State Board of Education rule that establishes provisions that facilitate the smooth transition of students through the various levels of the educational system.Source:FLDOE

At-Risk Students

Any identifiable student who is at risk of not meeting the goals of an educational program, completing a high school education, or becoming a productive worker.Source:FLDOE

Basic Skills

Skills in reading, writing, math, speaking, listening and problem solving that are necessary for individuals to succeed in vocational and applied training programs.Source:FLDOE

Career Academies (CAPE)

A Career and Professional Education (CAPE) Academy is a small, personalized learning community within the high school setting in which students learn both academic and technical curricula within the context of an industry or career area. Career academies are designed to help young people become more engaged in school and prepare them for postsecondary education and/or employment. Source:OCPS Internet

Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Programs and/or services that prepare high school students or adults to enter high technology careers.Source:OCPS Internet

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

An organization for individuals enrolled in a career and technical education program that engages in career and technical education activities as an integral part of the instructional program.Source:Carl Perkins Act Federal Legislation

Career Certificate Program

A post-secondary technical training program for instruction in job-preparatory skills.Students successfully completing the program are issued a certificate of completion indicating the technical skill/career field and the number of instructional hours completed.Source:OCPS

Career Pathways Program

Provides an articulated educational program of academics and applied and technical courses on the secondary and postsecondary level which leads to an associate degree and beyond, and prepares students to work.Source:FLDOE

Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association (CFHLA)

The Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association is one of Central Florida's largest and most influential trade groups. The membership includes hoteliers from Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties, and over 450 "supplier" organizations that do business with the hospitality and tourism industries.Source:Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association

Citizenship

To prepare students for success in the Naturalization process required for all who have the United States Citizenship Test as a goal. The content includes preparation for the citizenship test by studying U.S. history, government, culture, and symbols, with specific emphasis on rights and responsibilities under the Constitution of the United States of America.Source:FLDOE

Co-enrollment Student

A student who is 16 years of age or older, currently enrolled in a ninth to twelfth grade program, and is taking high school credit courses through adult education.Source:FLDOE

Competency

A learned skill performed in a knowledge and/or attitudinal area which can be accurately repeated or measured; an activity (cluster of skills and knowledge) that a person performs in an occupation that is both observable and measurable and that forms the basis for competency-based criteria.Source:FLDOE

Competency-Based Vocational Education

Instruction for employment that is based on current job tasks which are made known to each student before instruction and that, after appropriate instruction is provided, are to be performed by the student under pre-specified conditions and according to pre-specified standards. Source:FLDOE

Completer

A student who finishes a planned sequence of courses or competencies designed to meet an academic or vocational occupational objective and has met all of the requirements of the institution for program completion.Source:FLDOE

Completion Rates

The number of students for a given school year that have satisfactorily demonstrated all competencies for a program and have been awarded a certificate divided by the total number of students enrolled in the program during the school year. Source:OCPS

Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS)

The most widely used system for assessing adult basic reading, math, listening, writing, and speaking skills within a functional context. CASAS is the only adult assessment system of its kind to be approved and validated by the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Labor to assess both native and non-native speakers of English.CASAS is an assessment tool used for ESOL and ELCATE.Source:CASAS website

Continuing Workforce Education

The classification of instruction designed to improve the job skills of employed persons. It may be tailored to a given employer and job (customized) or it may have broader applicability.Source:FLDOE

Cooperative Education

A program for persons who are enrolled in an educational program and who, through a cooperative arrangement between the institution and the employer, receive part-time vocational instruction in the institution and on-the-job training through part-time employment.Source:FLDOE

Culinary Curriculum (ProStart)

ProStart is the two-year culinary arts career-building program for high school students. Students learn fundamental culinary and management skills in the classroom.Source:Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association

DECA

An international association of high school and college students studying marketing, management and entrepreneurship in business, finance, hospitality and marketing sales and service.Source:DECA website

Desire2Learn (D2L)

A proprietary web-based learning management system for the delivery of online teaching and learning.Source:Desire2Learn website

Distance Education

Distance education is instruction that occurs when the instructor and student are separated by distance or time, or both.Source:Florida Distance Learning Consortium

Dual Enrollment (DE)

Enrollment of an eligible secondary student or home education student in a postsecondary course creditable toward high school completion and a career certificate or an associate or baccalaureate degree.Source:FLDOE

Early Admission

A form of dual enrollment through which eligible secondary students enroll in a postsecondary institution on a full-time basis in courses that are creditable toward the high school diploma and the associate or baccalaureate degree.Source:FLDOE

Educational Functioning Level (EFL)

A framework created by USDOE to categorize adult education students into a given academic level in Reading, Language, and Mathematics based on grade level equivalents or approved assessment scale scores.Source:National Reporting Service

Employability Skills

Skills relating to choosing a career, getting and keeping a job, making job and career changes, and career advancement.Source:FLDOE

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

To teach English to people who have a first language other than English. This program is designed to give conversation and survival skills to the students. When their English level is high enough, they are mainstreamed into regular ABE/GED classes.Source:FLDOE

English Literacy for Career and Technical Education (ELCATE)

ELCATE is a federal and state funded course designed to prepare students to succeed in Career and Technical courses sponsored by the FL DOE Division of Workforce Education.The course is comprised of three levels: Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced.The content of the ELCATE curriculum includes language skills specific to Career and Technical programs.The four language skill areas (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are addressed within ELCATE competencies at each level.Students may enroll in ELCATE prior to or concurrent with enrollment in an ABE, VPI, or a Career and Technical course. Source:FLDOE

Family Literacy

A program for adults with a literacy component for parents and children or other intergenerational literacy components.Source:FLDOE

Financial Assistance

Financial Aid is available at the Career and Technical Education Centers and is based on individual student need or merit criteria to all prospective and currently enrolled students who qualify and enroll in an approved career training program.Source:OCPS Financial Aid Brochure and OCPS Student Handbooks

Florida Adult and Technical Distance Education Consortium (FATDEC)

A group of public schools, school districts, and community colleges who are working together to deliver curriculum in a web-based environment for adult education and career technical programs in Florida’s postsecondary public institutions.Source:FATDEC website

Florida Association of Career and Technical Educators (FACTE)

An organization designed to facilitate professional leadership and partnerships essential for the successful preparation of individuals to participate in a world class workforce. Formed in 1926, FACTE is the only organization in the state of Florida that is solely dedicated to representing the interests of career and technical educators. Source:FACTE Website

Florida Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (FASFAA)

A non-for-profit education corporation comprised of over 700 financial aid professionals.These individuals represent all sectors of the financial aid community, including postsecondary institutions in Florida, lending institutions, state governmental agencies, loan servicing agencies, and other organizations that support financial aid administration.Source:FASFAA website

Florida Education and Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP)

A data collection and consumer reporting system established by Florida Statutes Section 1008.39 to provide follow-up data on former students and others. The information provided describe civilian and federal employment and earnings, continuing education experiences, military service and other measures that help answer accountability issues. The data also facilitates demographic and performance comparisons and demonstrates trends over time. FETPIP supports the Department of Education’s goals and strategic imperatives by providing accurate and comprehensive outcome information to Florida’s education, workforce development and social service programs in a timely manner.Source: Florida Education & Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP)

Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA)

The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association is among the most influential trade associations in Florida.The association was established in 1946 to represent the restaurant industry.Since that time, the scope of FRLA’s representation has expanded to include the entire hospitality industry including lodging establishments, restaurants and thousands of suppliers to the industry.The association counts among its members some of the largest businesses in each of these categories. Source:Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association

Florida Student Assistance Grant – Career Education (FSAG-CE)

A financial aid program at technical centers for students who are eligible.Source:FLDOE

Florida Work Experience Program (FWEP)

A financial aid program which allows students the opportunity to work while earning financial aid.Source:FLDOE

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

To receive student financial aid, you need to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every school year. The (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), or FAFSA, is the first step in the financial aid process. Use it to apply for federal student financial aid, such as the Pell Grant, student loans, and college work-study. In addition, most states and schools use FAFSA information to award their financial aid.Source:FAFSA website

Functional Literacy

The demonstration of academic competence at an eligible grade level.Source:FLDOE

GED®

The GED® Tests are designed to provide an opportunity for adults who have not graduated from high school to earn a State of Florida High School diploma by measuring the major academic skills and knowledge associated with a high school program of study that graduating seniors should know and be able to do, with increased emphasis on workplace and higher education.Source:FLDOE

GED® Test Preparation

Courses of instruction designed to prepare adults for success on GED subject area tests leading to qualification for a State of Florida High School Diploma.Source:FLDOE

High School Diploma

A high school diploma is a diploma awarded for the completion of high school.Source:FLDOE

Industry Certification

Refers to certification issued by an occupational or industry group to signal completion of particular training, coursework, apprenticeship, or other preparation for a particular job or job category. Many jobs require some form of industry certification as a prerequisite to hiring, and legal licensure is often based on industry developed assessments.Source:FLDOE

Internship

Refers to postsecondary work-based learning in which a partnership is established between the schools, the employer or business, and the student for the purpose of providing practical education to the student through productive work opportunities. A signed agreement between all parties, outlining a student's cooperative learning plan, is a necessary component of an internship.Source:FLDOE

Job Preparatory Instruction

Instruction through which students attain the job-specific, academic, and employability competencies necessary to enter specific occupations. Source:FLDOE

Job Preparatory Program

Job preparatory instruction about the minimum competencies necessary for effective entry into an occupation, including diversified cooperative education and job entry programs that coordinate directed study and on-the-job training.Source: FLDOE

Job Readiness

Refers to the point at which an individual is prepared for employment based upon possession of necessary work skills, social competence, job seeking and interview skills, etc. Conceptually, job readiness fits with a traditional "first you train - then you place" approach to employment.Source: FL DOE

Learning Management System (LMS)

A software application or Web-based technology used to plan, implement, and assess a specific learning process. Typically, a learning management system provides an instructor with a way to create and deliver content, monitor student participation, and assess student performance.Source:Internet definition

Legislative Budget Request (LBR)

Request representing annual educational funding needs developed for, and reviewed and endorsed by, the chancellor and submitted to the Commissioner of Education for review and approval to be presented to the Legislature for consideration in the conference report and/or appropriations bill.Source: FLDOE

Lifelong Learning

The classification for noncredit instruction of a community service nature, other than recreational and leisure time, or the retaking of a course under specific circumstances.Source: FLDOE

Limited English Proficiency (LEP)

Individuals who do not speak English as their primary language and who have a limited ability to read, speak, write, or understand English can be limited English proficient, or "LEP."Source:LEP Website

Literacy Completion Point (LCP)

The completion of identified literacy skill levels in adult general education.Source:FLDOE

National Academy Foundation (NAF)

The National Academy Foundation (NAF) is an acclaimed national network of high school career academies predominately based in urban districts-schools within schools-with rigorous, career-themed curricula created with current industry and educational expertise. Each year, NAF serves more than 50,000 students in over 500 Academies in 40 states and the District of Columbia through the Academy of Finance, the Academy of Engineering, the Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, and the Academy of Information Technology.Source:National Academy Foundation

National FFA Organization – (Formerly known as Future Farmers of America)

FFA is a dynamic youth organization that is a part of agricultural education programs at middle and high schools.Founded as the Future Farmers of America, the name was changed in 1988 to reflect the growing diversity of agriculture.Source:National FFA

National Reporting System (NRS)

Federal accountability system measuring student outcomes and literacy gains in adult education and literacy programs. States have the primary responsibility of implementing the procedures most applicable, and ensuring that local programs follow uniform data collection policies and procedures. Source:General Educational Development Technical Assistance Paper 9/17/2008

Northwest Region Data Center (NWRDC)

Northwest Regional Data Center was designed and engineered to be a state-of-the-art data center that could guarantee customers’ security, accessibility and connectivity.(NWRDC is where the State extract files and are sent for processing which then eventually becomes our funding form the DOE – Bob Wolfe).Source:NWRDC website

Occupational Completion Point (OCP)

A group of competencies/skills that are needed in order to obtain proficiency in a specific occupation as identified by an OES code (Occupational Employment Statistics), DOT code (Dictionary of Occupational Titles), or industry title.Source:FLDOE

On-the-Job (OJT) Training

An instructional methodology designed to provide students and other trainees with realistic on-the-job training experiences to acquire and apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes in an occupational field; a planned experience in a work situation through which the individuals, under supervision, learn to perform the job tasks.Source:FLDOE

Open Entry/Open Exit Courses or Programs

A program or course which enables the student to enter and/or exit at a point in time other than the term start and end dates specified on the academic calendar.Source:FLDOE

Out of State Fee

The instructional fee paid by nonresident students per credit or credit equivalent in addition to the tuition fee.Source:FLDOE

Performance Based Diploma Exit Option

Provides currently enrolled high school students who meet specific selection criteria the opportunity to graduate with an occupational completion point and a State of Florida Performance Based Diploma.Source:FLDOE

Perkins Act

The federal vocational education funding act.Source:FLDOE

Perkins IV Student Accountability - Adult Level (Clock Hour) Concentrators

A postsecondary student who completes at least one-third of the academic and/or technical hours in a clock hour career and technical education program that terminates in the award of an industry recognized credential, certificate or degree. Source:FLDOE

Perkins IV Student Accountability - Adult Level (Clock Hour) Participants

A postsecondary/adult student who has earned one or more credits in any clock hour career and technical education program.Source:FLDOE

Perkins IV Student Accountability - Postsecondary Level (College Credit) – Concentrators

A postsecondary student who completes at least one-third of the academic and/or technical hours in a college credit career and technical education program that terminates in the award of an industry recognized credential, certificate or degree.Source:FLDOE

Perkins IV Student Accountability - Postsecondary Level (College Credit) – Participants

A postsecondary/adult student who has earned one or more credits in any college credit career and technical education program.Source:FLDOE

Perkins IV Student Accountability - Secondary Level – Concentrators

A secondary student who has earned three or more credits in a single career and technical education (CTE) program, or two credits in a single CTE program, but only in those programs where two credit sequences at the secondary level are recognized by the State and/or its local eligible recipients.Source:FLDOE

Perkins IV Student Accountability - Secondary Level – Participants

A secondary student who has earned one or more credits in any career and technical education (CTE) program.Source:Perkins Act of 2006 Implementation Guide (2009-2010 Edition)

Personal Enrichment Classes

Provide opportunities in the areas of art, crafts, hobbies, languages and recreation.Source:OCPS Internet

Placement and Follow-Up

The system for tracking vocational program completers to determine their placement (employment) and job performance in order to evaluate the job preparatory programs from which they graduated.Source:FLDOE

Placement Rates

Number of program completers that have found employment in their field of instruction, or continued their instruction in advanced skills/ degree or entered the military divided by the total number of program completers in the school year. Source:OCPS

Postsecondary Adult Vocational Program (PSAV)

(Certificate Career Education) Job preparatory programs, excluding Continuing Workforce Education, through which a student receives a vocational certificate upon completion of instruction.Source:FLDOE

Postsecondary Vocational Program (PSV)

(Degree Career Education) College credit job preparatory programs, through which a student receives an Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Science Degree, college credit certificate, Applied Technology Diploma, or an Advanced Technical Certificate, upon completion of instruction.Source:FLDOE

Preparatory Instruction

Instruction to remedy deficiencies in knowledge and skills necessary upon entry into a degree or certificate program.Source:FLDOE

Program

1. A defined sequence of courses leading to a recognized award including degree, certificate, diploma, GED, etc.

2. a set of activities designed to promote a specific goal.Source:FLDOE

Program Completer

A student who finishes a planned sequence of courses or competencies designed to meet an academic or vocational program and has met all of the requirements of the institution for program completion.Source:FLDOE

Ready To Work (RTW) Certification

The Florida Ready to Work credential, a career readiness certificate – signed by the Governor – that certifies that a Florida student and/or jobseeker has the fundamental job skills necessary to succeed in today’s rapidly changing and competitive economy.Source:FLDOE

Regional Training Council (RTC)

Five Regional Training Councils are funded by the Office of Adult Education to provide professional development training opportunities free of charge to adult educators.Source:ACE of Florida

Registration Fees

All instructional and other fees collected during the registration process.Source:FLDOE

Resident for Tuition Purposes

A student who meets the requirements of residency for tuition purposes as defined in s. 1009.21, Florida Statutes, and 6A-10.044, Florida Administrative Code.Source:FLDOE

Rule

A state agency statement of general applicability that implements, interprets, or prescribes law or describes the organization, procedure, or practice requirements of a state agency, such as a State Board of Education rule.Source:FLDOE

Southern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (SASFAA)

An organization of over 1,200 financial aid professionals working within the nine southern states – Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. (Please follow the state links to learn more about that state's history with SASFAA) – and whose purpose is to promote the professional preparation of individuals within financial aid; to develop effective programs related to student financial aid; to facilitate communication between all interested parties within the financial aid community; and to continually evaluate and update our services.Source:SASFAA website

State Demand List

A statewide list of high skill / high wage / high demand occupations needed to make job training market-based to meet the needs of business (economic development), produced annually by Workforce Florida, Inc (WFI) incorporating criteria approved by the Workforce Estimating Conference (WEC).Source: http://www.workforceflorida.org

Statewide Course Numbering System (SCNS)

A system for numbering and equating courses offered in community colleges, universities and area vocational technical centers.Source:FLDOE

Statute

A law enacted by the legislature.Source:FLDOE

Student with a Disability

For educational purposes, an individual who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; has a record of such impairment or is regarded as having such an impairment; and who requires modifications to the educational program, adaptive equipment, assistive technology, or specialized instructional methods and services.Source:FLDOE

Targeted Occupations List (TOL)

A series of regional lists of specific occupations needed for the workforce system, designated annually by Workforce Florida, Inc (WFI) utilizing criteria approved by the Workforce Estimating Conference (WEC).The TOL governs the provision of training programs being offered to individuals needing training assistance within the workforce system in compliance with federal and state law. Regional requests are reviewed by AWI and WFI staff for compliance with the regional wage and demand criteria with additional input from Labor Market Statistics and DOE prior to final recommendations.Source: http://www.workforceflorida.org

Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

This non-profit educational organization shall be known as Sunshine State Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) of Florida, Inc., an affiliate of the international organization called TESOL, Inc. (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages). The mission of the Sunshine State Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is to provide educators access to professional development, resources, and interaction and to provide leadership and advocacy in language policy issues.Source:TESOL Constitution

Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE)

Test of basic skills given to students within the first six weeks of entry into a career and technical education program. The requirements for the TABE are outlined State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.040. Source:FLDOE

Veteran Affairs (VA)

The Bureau of State Approving Agency for Veterans Training has approved many of the certificate training programs offered at the Career and Technical Education Centers.Veterans can apply or reactivate their VA educational entitlements at the Career and Technical Education Centers.Source:OCPS Financial Aid Brochure and OCPS Student Handbooks

Vocational Advisory Committee

A committee of representative employers to advise regarding a given job preparatory instructional program or a cluster of programs.Source:FLDOE

Vocational Certificate

The award for satisfactory completion of a job preparatory program of non college-level courses.Source: FLDOE

Vocational Credit

The type of credit assigned to courses or course equivalent learning that is part of an organized and specified vocational degree or certificate program.Source: FLDOE

Vocational Curriculum

A carefully selected group of courses or a sequence of subjects the content of which will provide the necessary skill and knowledge for success in a specific occupation.Source:FLDOE

Workforce Central Florida (WCF)

Regional Workforce Board providing job placement and training services for the five county Region 12 that includes Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake and Sumter counties.WCF assists Central Florida businesses and provides the tools job seekers need to find or advance in their career.Source: http://www.workforcecentralflorida.com

Workforce Development

Workforce development programs have several components:Source:FLDOE

1. The awarding of AS, AAS and certificates that allow direct entry to the work place.

2. Providing opportunities for lifelong learning to adults looking to learn new skills, either as a condition of employment or to enable them to move up the career ladder.

3. Continuing education courses required by a number of professions, including teaching, nursing, real estate, and childcare.

4. Remedial courses, excluding college prep., for students who may not have obtained the skills they need in high school, who are re-entering school after an extended absence, or who may not have completed high school.

Workforce Estimating Conference (WEC)

Authorized in Florida statute to identify high skill / high wage / high demand occupations, and to make job training market-based to meet the needs of business (economic development).The WEC develops the official state demand occupations list (and regional targeted occupations lists) based on industry and occupational employment projections and wages prepared by the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation, Labor Market Statistics office. Source: http://www.labormarketinfo.com/wec

Workforce Florida, Inc. (WFI)

Oversees and monitors the administration of the state’s workforce policy, programs and services provided by the 24 Regional Workforce Boards and the Agency for Workforce Innovation.Source: http://www.workforceflorida.org

Workforce Investment Act

Federal legislation governing workforce employment and training programs.Source:FLDOE

Workforce Literacy Program

A program to support economic development through instruction in communication and computation skills to improve the literacy of the workforce.Source:FLDOE

Workforce Readiness Skills

Designed to improve the employability of basic education students who are performing at or below the fifth grade level.Source:FLDOE