CareerEdge Announces the 2024 Grantees for Upskilling Work Grant Funding

July 24, 2024 | Sarasota

CareerEdge Funders Collaborative, the workforce initiative of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce the selection of grantees for its highly anticipated upskilling work grant funding. These grants aim to empower individuals with the necessary skills to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving job market, consequently, driving economic growth and ensuring a prosperous future for workers and businesses alike.

CareerEdge’s upskilling worker grant funding is designed to support employer initiatives that enhance the skill sets of workers in a diverse range of industries, including automotive, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, and skilled trade. CareerEdge offers grant funding to eligible employers who will use the funding to increase employees’ skills, accelerate promotions, and provide wage increases for incumbent workers. This year’s grant cycle saw a great number of high-quality proposals, making the selection process highly competitive.

After an extensive evaluation process, CareerEdge is proud to announce the following organizations as grantees for the upskilling work grant funding:

Adams Group

Air Products

Bartelt

Badger Bob’s Services

Eastseals Southwest Florida

Jeld-Wen

Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Sun Hydraulics

Veteran Air Home Services

“CareerEdge and the Chamber are honored to support these nine job-creating companies in our region,” said Dan Sidler, Vice President of CareerEdge & Economic Development. “By investing in workforce training, these employers are not only demonstrating a deep commitment to upskillingtheir teams but also significantly boosting our region’s economic growth.”

CareerEdge’s upskilling worker grant funding represents a significant investment in the future of work and the economic development of the region. By partnering with these grantees, CareerEdge aims to create pathways to sustainable employment, enhance career mobility, create jobs, and cultivate a resilient workforce capable of adapting to evolving industry needs.

Funding for the program is made possible by CareerEdge Funders Collaborative.