Entries by CareerEdge

CareerEdge, Opportunities For All Earn Big Investment to Further Strengthen Local Workforce Development

August 27, 2024 in /by

CareerEdge, Opportunities For All Earn Big Investment to Further Strengthen Local Workforce Development CareerEdge and Opportunities For All, the workforce and minority-owned business development initiatives led by the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, have been awarded a significant grant from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation. The funding will be used to assist unemployed and underemployed […]

CareerEdge and Dwyer Workforce Development fund hybrid learning CNA training in partnership with Meridian West Central College

July 16, 2024 in /by

CareerEdge and Dwyer Workforce Development fund hybrid learning CNA training in partnership with Meridian West Central College (July 16, 2024) – Sarasota, FL The workforce development initiative of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, CareerEdge, continuously seeks innovative programs and techniques to support local businesses.  In this new pilot program, CareerEdge, with Dwyer Workforce Development, […]

CareerEdge Receives $150,000 Grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation to Enhance Local Workforce Development Effort

July 8, 2024 in /by

CareerEdge Receives $150,000 Grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation to Enhance Local Workforce Development Effort Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida (July 8, 2024) – CareerEdge, the workforce development initiative led by the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, has been awarded a substantial $150,000 grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation. This generous grant, made possible through the Ed and […]

CareerEdge’s Funders Collaborative and Partners Invest $1.5 million in Local Workforce Development

May 6, 2024 in , /by

CareerEdge’s Funders Collaborative and partners invest $1.5 million in local workforce development Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida (May 6, 2024) – CareerEdge Funders Collaborative, the workforce initiative of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, is proud to announce its 2023 efforts resulted in an economic impact of $2.7 million for the local economy. Their funding opportunities, unique programs […]

CareerEdge announces another tuition free Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) FastTrack with Suncoast Technical College

March 5, 2024 in /by

CareerEdge announces another tuition free Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) FastTrack with Suncoast Technical College (Mar. 5, 2024) – Sarasota, FL.  CareerEdge is partnering with Suncoast Technical College (STC) to offer a free CNA fastTrack program which will launch in April. The workforce development initiative of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, CareerEdge, continuously seeks innovative […]

CareerEdge Funders Collaborative receives a $71,000 grant from Truist Foundation to Upskill Workers

January 17, 2024 in , /by

CareerEdge Funders Collaborative receives a $71,000 grant from Truist Foundation to Upskill Workers Sarasota, Fla., (Jan. 17, 2024) – CareerEdge Funders Collaborative today announced it received a $71,000 grant from Truist Foundation to assist the skills and earning capacity of its community members by providing them with an opportunity to obtain the necessary training and […]

Empowerment Through Education: CareerEdge Funders Collaborative offers Tuition-Free HVAC Training Opportunity

November 7, 2023 in /by

Empowerment Through Education: CareerEdge Funders Collaborative offers Tuition-Free HVAC Training Opportunity SARASOTA, FL (November 8, 2023) — CareerEdge is proud to announce an innovative initiative to address the growing demand for skilled HVAC technicians in our community. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton area has the fifth highest concentration of jobs […]

CareerEdge Partners with Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation to Strengthen Local Workforce Development Initiative

September 5, 2023 in /by

CareerEdge Partners with Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation to Strengthen Local Workforce Development Initiative Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida (September 5, 2023) – CareerEdge, the workforce development initiative led by the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, has been awarded a significant grant from Barancik Foundation. This grant will assist unemployed and underemployed individuals unable to adequately earn livable […]

Introducing a Breakthrough Opportunity: Free Construction and Electrical Fast Track Training Program

August 22, 2023 in /by

SARASOTA, FL (August 22, 2023) — The shortage of skilled workers in the construction and electrical sectors has created a pressing need for accessible training initiatives. In response to the growing demand for skilled professionals, CareerEdge Funders Collaborative, the workforce development program of The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, is launching a basic construction and […]