Bridges To Careers
Meeting Our Community’s Workforce Needs
Bridges to Careers course deliveries are customized for both the audience served, as well as for individual employers or industry groups. Many programs are also delivered in tandem with industry-recognized certification programs to give participants job training in specific, high demand careers. In 2019, 140 participants were employed full or part time within two years of entering the program, participants saw an average wage increase of 56% in hourly wages. Post-training wages ranged from $12.50 to $20.50 per hour.
Bridges to Careers includes learning modules in:
Life & Career Skills Training
- Attitude is Everything
- Conflict to Resolution
- Professionalism in the Workplace
- Customer Service
- Stress Management Teamwork
- Time Management
Employability Training
- Resume Assistance
- Job Applications
- Interviewing Skills
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What are the Bridges to Careers Programs?
- It is an employer-led, hands-on skills training in HVAC, Plumbing, Auto Lube, Marine Outboard, Auto/Marine Electrical, Construction, and Healthcare (CNA)
- It is a tuition-free training and is held in the evening so participants can earn a wage during the day
- The training experience includes life and career skills training and/or financial literacy training
- Some programs also offer guest speakers and employer tours
Current industries who are participating:
- Construction
- Automotive
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Manufacturing
- Marine
- Healthcare
Upcoming Fast Tracks
Suncoast Technical College - 6 Week CNA Program
Schedule: January 6 - February 13
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: Suncoast Technical College
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Meridian West Central College - 10 Week SPANISH CNA Program
Schedule: January 26 - April 10
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Meridian West Central College
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*This class is taught in Spanish & English*
Meridian West Central College - 10 Week CNA Program (AM Class)
Schedule: January 26 - April 10
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Meridian West Central College
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Meridian West Central College - 10 Week CNA Program (PM Class)
Schedule: January 26 - April 10
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Meridian West Central College
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American Vocational Academy - 13 Week HVAC Program
Schedule: January 16 - April 17
Days: Tuesday - Friday
Hours: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: American Vocational Academy
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American Vocational Academy - 13 Week Plumbing Program
Schedule: January 16 - April 17
Days: Tuesday - Friday
Hours: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: American Vocational Academy
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Bridges to Careers Partners:
Eppard Family Foundation Funds Fast-Track Training Programs
To learn more about our training programs, please reach us at:
p: 941.556.4045 or
e: careeredgeinfo@sarasotachamber.com