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Florida Literacy & Workforce Grants — Strengthening Adult Education and Upskilling (Perkins V Grant Series Part 3 of 3)

Florida’s economic growth depends on a workforce that is not only technically skilled but also literate and adaptable. Adult education providers, nonprofits, and employers are turning to state grants to address two critical needs: English language learning and workforce upskilling. The Florida Literacy Coalition and CareerSource Florida play leading roles in ensuring that learners and workers gain the communication, financial literacy, and technical skills required to thrive in today’s job market. (2026-2027 Florida Grant Calendar Attached)


Why Florida Literacy & Workforce Grants Matter


Who Applies? 


Literacy programs, adult education providers, nonprofits.What It Funds: Adult ESL, family literacy, and financial literacy initiatives.


Adult learner receiving one-on-one reading support in a literacy program.
An adult student reads alongside a tutor in a community learning center, focusing on English language skills.

These grants help learners improve their English language skills while also building life and workforce readiness. Financial literacy programs, for example, enable students to navigate personal finance, workplace communication, and career planning.


How WorldTeachPathways™ Helps:

  • Develop ESL + financial literacy modules that blend language acquisition with practical skills.

  • Provide assessment tools that strengthen grant reporting and accountability.

  • Serve as a curriculum provider to adult education centers, ensuring programs are standards-aligned and outcomes-driven.


CareerSource Florida Workforce Grants


Who Applies? 


Employers, training providers, workforce boards.What It Funds: Upskilling workers through Quick Response Training and Incumbent Worker Training programs.


Police academy cadets participating in CTE vocational training drills outdoors.
Police academy trainees in uniform practice formation drills on a training field.

These grants are designed to help employers respond quickly to industry demands, reduce turnover, and prepare employees for certification and advancement. They are especially vital in fields like healthcare, IT, and manufacturing where both technical and communication skills are essential.


How WorldTeachPathways™ Helps:

  • Build industry-specific ESL and technical English content tailored to workplace needs.

  • Create onboarding curricula that accelerate employee training and integration.

  • Provide ROI tracking tools that demonstrate measurable impact, including reduced turnover and faster certification rates.



The Bigger Picture


Together, Florida Literacy Coalition Grants and CareerSource Workforce Grants represent a comprehensive approach: strengthening foundational literacy while equipping workers with industry-specific skills. By aligning education and employment, these programs ensure that both learners and employers benefit from sustainable, long-term growth.


Partner with WorldTeachPathways™ to unlock the power of literacy and workforce grants. Whether you’re a literacy program, nonprofit, or employer, we deliver curriculum, digital learning tools, and measurable outcomes that make your programs stronger.



Florida Education & Workforce Grants Blog Series

Insights for Schools, Training Centers, and Employers

Florida’s education and workforce funding opportunities create powerful ways for schools, adult education providers, and employers to expand career pathways and improve outcomes. This three-part series explores the state’s most impactful grants — and how WorldTeachPathways™ helps partners make the most of them.


Part 1: Perkins V Grant — What It Means for Florida Schools, CTE, and ESL Pathways

Learn how Perkins V strengthens Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, integrates ESL/ELL learners, and prepares students for in-demand jobs.👉 Read Blog 1


Part 2: Florida’s Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant (PCOG) — Building Apprenticeships Faster

Discover how PCOG helps schools and workforce boards launch apprenticeships, build teacher pipelines, and expand career pathways.👉 Read Blog 2




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