Expanding Economic Opportunity in Florida's
Manatee-Sarasota Region

CareerEdge is dedicated to helping area employers meet the challenges of a fast-changing economy. One of the principal ways we do that is by filling the worker "skill gaps" that prevent leading employers from achieving stronger rates of revenue growth.

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.

 
Latest Blog Posts
 
Putting People Back to Work
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 08:34 am

Manufacturing Sector in 2012
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 09:27 am

CareerEdge's Eavey Presents to Florida State Senate
Monday, December 5, 2011 11:36 am

 
 

What's New

ANALYSIS: CAREEREDGE GENERATES MILLIONS IN NEW WAGES FOR SARASOTA-MANATEE WORKERS

Independent Evaluation Shows That Regional Workforce-Development Program
Could Be High-Impact, Cost-Effective Model for Rest of State

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The 20th Annual Future of the Regions Awards

CareerEdge wins the first place award at the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Future of the Region Awards for Community Service, on Friday, March 23, 2012. Thank you to our staff, investors, and Councilman Roff for helping to make this possible!

Capital Analytics 2011 Collaborative's Report

In CareerEdge's first year of operation, it has made significant progress against its mission and contributed to the ongoing workforce development efforts in the Sarasota-Manatee area.

As of December 15, 2011, CEFC has served 1,475 individuals across the Healthcare and Bridges to Careers for Low-Skilled Workers.  Participants have completed over 6,000 classes and earned a total of 4,313 certificates/credentials.  Further, 284 job-seekers found employment, 221 employees earned wages increases, and 147 earned promotions. Find full report here.