Apprenticeship.Miami is a dynamic initiative dedicated to expanding the reach and impact of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) in Miami-Dade County, with a strong focus on empowering underserved communities. Building on the success of the Workforce.Miami initiative’s first phase, which launched a comprehensive job portal and strengthened key employer partnerships, Apprenticeship.Miami aims to create clear career pathways that lead to college credits, degrees, and high-wage jobs.
Apprenticeship.Miami aims to partner with local organizations, employers, and institutions to create a regional strategy for scaling apprenticeships. This includes convening key employers such as the South Florida Anchor Alliance, PortMiami, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Alto and Amazon, and prioritize high-demand occupations and target communities, with insights compiled into a Miami-Dade Regional Apprenticeship Strategy, shared with over 50,000 stakeholders.
Apprenticeship.Miami also includes monthly Apprenticeship Accelerator workshops that educate employers about the benefits of apprenticeships, help them implement successful programs, and provide support for accessing financial incentives and identifying candidates. Outreach campaigns will promote apprenticeship best practices and encourage more employers to engage in these workforce development opportunities. By providing hands-on learning, mentorship, and industry-specific training, Apprenticeship.Miami is creating pathways to career success, driving economic mobility, and empowering diverse talent across the region.
Leaders & Partners
Impact
As a long-time advocate for workforce development, I’ve seen firsthand the transformative impact of apprenticeship programs. Apprenticeship.Miami is bridging the gap for underserved communities such as our ALICE population, providing them with real-world skills, mentorship, and pathways to high-wage careers. This initiative is creating lasting change, and I’m proud to support its mission.
Current Metrics
Enroll 100+ individuals in Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) and pre-apprenticeship opportunities by 200+ individuals.
Achieve a 70-80% placement rate for apprentices in relevant high-wage careers or industries upon completing the program.
Engage 100+ employers across the first two years, with at least 30 employers participating in the Employer Workshop Series
Impact
As a long-time advocate for workforce development, I’ve seen firsthand the transformative impact of apprenticeship programs. Apprenticeship.Miami is bridging the gap for underserved communities such as our ALICE population, providing them with real-world skills, mentorship, and pathways to high-wage careers. This initiative is creating lasting change, and I’m proud to support its mission.
Current Metrics
Enroll 100+ individuals in Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) and pre-apprenticeship opportunities by 200+ individuals.
Achieve a 70-80% placement rate for apprentices in relevant high-wage careers or industries upon completing the program.
Engage 100+ employers across the first two years, with at least 30 employers participating in the Employer Workshop Series
Goals
Demographic
Apprenticeships.Miami serves underserved populations across Miami-Dade County, with a particular focus on individuals who face barriers to accessing high-wage careers and career advancement opportunities.
Funding Goal
We are seeking $300K to provide platform enhancements, employer engagement, technical instruction support, and resource alignment to expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs and increase access to high-wage STEM careers for underserved populations in Miami-Dade County.
Impact Goal
This project aims to serve over 1,000 individuals in various capacities (job seekers, employers, apprentices, educational partners) within the first two years.
