Pasco County boasts many postsecondary opportunities to receive the training & education you need to pursue your career. Click on an image to go to their individual websites and explore the offerings.  

Private training institutions are privately-owned or operated businesses that offer vocational education and training. These institutions typically offer flexible courses that lead to industry-recognized certifications, and  they can be completed by independent jobseekers or by employer-sponsored employees. Employers can utilize these training providers to train or upskill their employees.  

Private training institutions are privately-owned or operated businesses that offer vocational education and training. These institutions typically offer flexible courses that lead to industry-recognized certifications, and  they can be completed by independent jobseekers or by employer-sponsored employees. Employers can utilize these training providers to train or upskill their employees.  

AmSkills 

AmSkills, 501(c)3, was developed to educate the community about manufacturing and related industries, to transform lives and strengthen communities through workforce training & apprenticeships for youth, adults, veterans, and economically disadvantaged. AmSkills helps to recruit, train, and sustain advanced manufacturing workers. Whether you are looking to switch careers, an experienced professional looking to gain additional training, or even still in high school, AmSkills offers several programs to help you reach a career in advanced manufacturing, such as 2-week bootcamps, pre-apprenticeship programs, and apprenticeship programs. A new state-of-the-art workforce training center, the Workforce Training Innovation Center, was opened in mid-2023 in Holiday, FL in Pasco County to offer on-site services in addition to mobile services. Not sure if advanced manufacturing is the right career for you yet? AmSkills also offers VR experiences to experience a real advanced manufacturing career. AmSkills partners with Stormwater Pasco County Utilities to offer 12 bootcamp graduates a a paid summer internship. 

The AmSkills Career Discovery Bootcamp recruits candidates to complete a two-week hands on program, introducing candidates to a variety of careers and preparing them to launch a career in the manufacturing industry.  Tours to local manufacturers, resume and interview preparation, mock interviews and skills assessments are completed during the program and everyone that completes the program is guaranteed job interviews with multiple hiring employers. SACA (Smart Automation Certification Alliance) micro-credentials are also offered, and AmSkills is the only Gold Standard SACA Training Center in Florida. 

AmSkills is a Vocational Rehabilitation Training Center and in 2024 expect to become a Uniquely Abled Training Center. Manufacturing is also an excellent career for veterans, and AmSkills is registered with Veterans Affairs and offers Veterans Training and career paths into the manufacturing, public works, utilities and stormwater industries.

Visit the AmSkills Website Learn More About Workshops & Bootcamps  View Program Calendar 

Apprenticeship Resources

An apprenticeship is a paid on-the-job training program with integrated classroom instruction to prepare workers for specific and highly-skilled careers. According to Apprentice Florida, the average starting hourly wage for an apprentice is $15.00, and the average starting annual salary for a fully proficient worker who completes an apprenticeship is $60,000. Unlike internships, apprenticeships typically do not require formal education or training beyond a high school diploma. Apprenticeships create great paths for those who want to start their careers quickly and receive on-the-job training, all while still earning a paycheck. 

The ResumeBuilder Apprenticeship resource helps candidates learn about the benefits of apprenticeships, provides an inside look at some of the most common programs, and shares how to write an apprenticeship resume.		Pasco Hernando State College offers an Apartment Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship and Construction & Design Apprenticeship. Gain marketable skills while undergoing On-the-Job-Training. Learn more about their programs here.
Find local apprenticeships, featured apprenticeships, learn more about apprenticeships, get help with interviewing and resume reviews, and much more.		Locate other apprenticeships and resources by using ApprenticeFlorida.
Apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs following a 2-week bootcamp for advanced manufacturing. Learn more here.		Structured apprenticeships in the tech fields. Opportunity to receive training for certifications in variety of industry certifications for tech.
View internship, apprenticeship, and On-the-Job Training (OJT) opportunities in Florida. Workplace Training is a broad topic that encompasses everything from safety to soft skills training.

Overcoming Job Barriers

No matter who you are or where you are on your career journey, there is assistance available to unlock your potential and achieve your professional goals. Inclusive employment services are specifically designed to empower individuals like you, providing tailored support to help you gain the necessary skills and find meaningful job opportunities. From skills development programs to connecting you with inclusive employers who value diversity, we are here to ensure that you have equal access to fulfilling careers. 

Professional Development: Micro-credentials, Digital Badges, and Other Credentials

Are you looking to gain in-demand skills quickly that will provide a recognized credential? No matter where you are in your career, these courses will help you gain new skills through continuing education and career training. A micro-credential is a short, focused, and competency-based recognition that shows employers that the credential-holder has demonstrated mastery in a specific skill or subject. They are often stackable to create a pathway to earning a certificate or even a postsecondary degree. A digital badge is a visual representation of the specific skill and can be placed on a resume or social media, such as LinkedIn, to be quickly identified as having demonstrated competency.

Center for Alternate Pathways Program - Saint Leo University

Explore upskilling opportunities and earn real-world credentials to advance your career at Saint Leo University through the Center for Alternate Pathways Program (CAPP). Opportunities include professional development courses, continuing education courses, D2R foundation courses, and earn digital badges through micro-credential courses.

Career and Job Training - Pasco Hernando State College (PHSC)

Pasco Hernando State College (PHSC) offers opportunities for student, faculty, and staff to earn digital badges, as well as explore rapid credentialing courses. PHSC’s Rapid Credentialing Program provides students with short-term continuing education and career and job training to earn certificates and certifications in their chosen career path. Interactive classes and a dynamic curriculum helps students develop the fundamental skills to enter the workforce in their chosen field. The Rapid Credentialing career and job training program consists of many individual courses in Continuing Professional Education that can be articulated and stacked to earn certifications or an associates degree, Law Enforcement Advanced Courses, and more. 

SACA Micro-credentials - AmSkills 

 SACA (Smart Automation Certification Alliance) are nationally recognized Micro-credentials, articulate into higher education programs, and short (40-60 Hours).  AmSkills is the only Gold Standard SACA Training Center in Florida, offering a wide range of advanced manufacturing certifications including;

• Electrical Systems 1
• Electrical Motor Control Systems 1
• Variable Frequency Drive 1
• Motor Control Troubleshooting 1
• Sensor Logic Systems 1
• Electrical Systems Installation 1
• Programmable Controller Systems 1 
• Programmable Controller Troubleshooting 1 
• Pneumatic Systems 1 
• Mechanical Power Systems 1

These micro-credentials stack into an industrial certification that demonstrates your skills and knowledge to current and future employers across multiple industrial disciplines.

Corporate Training and Professional Education (CTPE) - University of South Florida

  The University of South Florida's Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education (CTPE) works to extend the reach of USF's academic programs, promotes advanced professional development and contributes to building a world-class workforce in the Tampa Bay area and beyond. CTPE offers a variety of programs geared toward adult students seeking to learn new skills, advance their careers or join a lifelong community of learners. Students learn from world-class faculty and industry practitioners while earning a credential from USF. There are a variety of programs with credentials available, covering subjects such as project management, effective communication, Six Sigma, human resources management, and many more.  

Search for Employment as a Veteran 

Veterans possess a unique set of skills and qualities acquired through their military service, such as discipline, leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork. By hiring veterans, businesses not only support these brave individuals who have served their country but also gain access to a pool of talent that can bring immense value to their operations. There are many programs available for veteran employment assistance. 

Specialty Veteran Services 

•  Veterans and eligible spouses are given priority of services over non-veterans with respect to all Department of Labor funded programs and services. 
• Specialized veteran programs include VA Work Study Program, Veteran's Readiness and Employment, Dependents Education Assistance, Troops to Teachers, US Postal Service, The e-Vets Resource Advisor, and more veteran resources. 

Boley Centers

Veteran services are provided in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Charlotte, Manatee, Pasco, and Sarasota Counties. Boley Centers has three main programs for adult job services: Community Employment Services, Job Support Program, and Supported Employment services. Boley Centers also offers a Homeless Veteran Reintergration program to assist homeless veterans in accessing training, and job development and job placement services, as well as obtaining housing. 

Apprenticeship.gov 

 Apprenticeship.gov will assist you in finding an apprenticeship. Whether you are active duty, separating soon, or a veteran, you can apply your GI Bill benefits to a VA approved apprenticeship. Veterans Readiness and Employment VR&E Program assists service members and veterans with disabilities for custom apprenticeship programs to lead to a sustainable pathway. 

EmployFlorida Vets

Find jobs with veterans' preference, and access additional veteran resources and programs. 

Veterans Florida

Veterans Florida is a non-profit created by the State of Florida to help military veterans transition to civilian life and to promote Florida’s status as the nation’s most veteran-friendly state. Veterans Florida provides powerful tools for veterans to take advantage of the benefits of living and working in the Sunshine State. Through the Career Services Program, they connect veterans with employers who are eager to hire veterans for jobs that put their particular military skills to use. They also assist veterans in creating a winning resume and preparing for job interviews. 

AmSkills 

AmSkills is registered with Veterans Affairs and offers Veterans Training and career paths into the manufacturing, public works, utilities, and stormwater industries. 

Find Job Placement

Pasco County and regional recruiters possess specialized expertise in sourcing and identifying high-quality candidates across various industries and job roles in the region. With their extensive networks and knowledge of the job market, recruiters can efficiently screen and match candidates to specific business requirements, finding the right jobs and employers that best align with your skills.

	Specializes in Hiring for Administrative & Customer Support, Technology Desktop Support, and More
	Find a job or top talent with a recruiting firm experienced in connecting organizations with manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation and facility management professionals.
	AmSkills offers staffing services through the Advanced Manufacturing High School Pre-Apprenticeship Program and the adult, Career Discovery Bootcamps.  All candidates are fully vetted after completing a minimum of 80 hours of training, and the AmSkills Candidate Profile and Assessment is provided to the employer prior to interviews, giving them insight into the skills level of the candidate.
	Supports manufacturers and promotes economic development in the Tampa Bay Region. Manufacturing provides jobs for approximately 60,000 people in approximately 2,500 facilities throughout Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco counties. BAMA provides a manufacturing job search tool.
	CareerSource Pasco Hernando serves as the area’s one-stop venue for meeting both employer and employee needs.
	DAVRON provides engineering staffing and recruitment services to identify the best talent for your organization.
	Express provides a full range of employment solutions that include full-time, temporary, and part-time employment in a wide range of positions, including Professional, Light Industrial, and Office Services.
	As a nationally ranked specialist in Talent Acquisition, from Executive Search to Recruitment Process Outsourcing, the team is positioned to help you to strategically identify your next hire.
	Specializes in industrial manufacturing, skilled labor, call center, and admin/clerical career placements.
	Has the expertise, experience, and network to serve across all industries and functions.
	Specializes in healthcare, financial, customer service, corporate, manufacturing, industrial, hospitality, and construction staffing.
	Specializes in manufacturing, office, contact center, skilled trades, and industrial staffing.
	Helps organizations actively manage workflow changes and capture new opportunities on a timely basis by using a customized services and metric.
	Uses a comprehensive HR as a Service (HRaaS) approach for HR solution.
	Spherion Brooksville focuses on connecting good, hard-working people with businesses in Hernando, Pasco, and Citrus Counties.
	From processing payroll to keeping employees happy to reducing your exposure to HR risks, Vensure Employer Services is here to simply make business more enjoyable.
	Independent staffing and recruiting firm providing qualified talent to top Central Florida business partners.

What Interests You in a Career?

In addition to exploring your career options in high-demand industries in Pasco County, taking assessments to determine your career interests and your values at work can help you in finding careers that align with your needs. 

The O*NET® team has designed a set of self-directed career exploration/assessment tools to help workers consider and plan career options, preparation, and transitions more effectively. They also are designed for use by students who are exploring the school-to-work transition. The assessment instruments, which are based on a "whole-person" concept, are grouped into two major families:

O*NET Interest Profiler   O*NET Work Importance Locator

This page includes information from the O*NET Career Exploration Tools by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY-ND 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.