OIC South Florida

What OIC South Florida does

OIC of South Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit workforce development organization founded in 2001 and headquartered in Oakland Park, Florida, with additional sites in Miami and a new training center inside the Housing Authority of the City of Fort Lauderdale. The organization delivers free, demand-driven vocational training, career pathway services, and supportive case management to unemployed, underemployed, justice-involved, and at-risk youth populations across Broward and Miami-Dade Counties, serving roughly 8,000–10,000 individuals annually. Its four operating divisions — Workforce Development, Training & Education, Youth & Family Services, and the for-profit social enterprise OIC Strategic Integration (OIC-Si) — collectively offer state-licensed 12-week certifications in construction, food service, and warehouse logistics, plus programs such as STEMLinx, SOAR Reentry, and the Women's Workforce Empowerment Program.

The underlying technology stack is administrative rather than product-oriented: the organization is explicitly described as not being a technology company, with no proprietary platform, software, or AI capabilities disclosed. Delivery is facility-based and instructor-led, anchored by physical classrooms and employer partnerships (e.g., Broward County Transit, CareerSource boards, the Florida Department of Corrections, and private-sector employers such as PuroClean and Signal Restoration). Outcomes — including 15,000+ jobs secured, 18,000+ citizens trained, a 3% average recidivism rate versus a 9% Florida baseline, and an 89% customer satisfaction rating on the OIC-Si transit contract — are tracked longitudinally and used as the primary evidence base for funder reporting.

Revenue is grant-driven and diversified across federal, foundation, and corporate sources. The largest inflows come from the U.S. Department of Labor (multi-million-dollar reentry grants, including $5M in 2020 and $4M in 2024), foundation partners such as the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation ($1.1M), JPMorganChase ($500K), the Truist Foundation ($15.7M/6-year via CAEL), The Children's Trust, and the Jim Moran Foundation, plus corporate in-kind and cash contributions (AT&T, Compudopt, Walmart Foundation). OIC-Si adds a small managed-services revenue stream under contract with Broward County Transit ($4.2M/5 years). All participant-facing services are provided free of charge.

Name

OIC South Florida

Legal name

OIC of South Florida

Website

https://oicsfl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

OIC of South Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 2001, that provides free workforce training, vocational certifications, reentry support, and youth programming to unemployed, underemployed, justice-involved, and at-risk residents across Broward and Miami-Dade Counties, serving roughly 8,000–10,000 individuals annually through its four divisions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development and Vocational Training Services

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (611710), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Workforce Development Programs (WIOA/One-Stop Career Centers) (EDAAAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Populations ASE (Reentry/Corrections, Homeless, Refugee/Immigrant, Foster/Justice-Involved) (EDAAABAI), Adult Learner Support Services (Advising, Case Management, Wraparound Supports) (EDAAABAJ)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Vocational training programs
• Job placement services
• Youth career readiness
• Reentry employment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Grants: Primary revenue stream from federal grants including U.S. Department of Labor funding for reentry programs (Pathways Home, YARP), climate resiliency training grants, and workforce development initiatives.
2. Foundation Grants: Funding from foundations including Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation ($1.1M for Women's Workforce Empowerment), JPMorganChase ($500,000), Truist Foundation, Jim Moran Foundation, and The Children's Trust for youth programming.
3. Social Enterprise (OIC-Si): For-profit social enterprise division providing job training and transitional employment services under contract with Broward County Transit ($4.2M contract), generating revenue through janitorial and grounds maintenance services.
4. Corporate Donations: Donations from corporations including AT&T and Compudopt (laptops), Walmart Foundation (COVID-19 relief), and other corporate partners supporting workforce development programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OIC of South Florida is a community-based nonprofit workforce development organization that delivers free vocational training, industry-recognized certifications, career pathway programs, and job placement services to unemployed, underemployed, justice-involved, and at-risk youth populations in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties. Core programming spans four divisions—Workforce Development, Training & Education, Youth & Family Services, and the Social Enterprise (OIC-Si) division providing transitional employment through contracted services.

Product overview

OIC of South Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit workforce development organization offering a comprehensive suite of programs through four main divisions: Workforce Development, Training & Education, Youth & Family Services, and Social Enterprise (OIC Strategic Integration). The organization serves Broward and Miami-Dade Counties, providing vocational training, career pathway programs, and employment services to unemployed, underemployed, and at-risk populations. Key programs include STEMLinx for youth STEM education, SOAR Reentry Programs for justice-involved individuals, the Women Workforce Empowerment Program, and the Workforce Academy offering state-licensed vocational certifications. The organization also hosts the annual Middle Class Summit to address economic mobility challenges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OIC Strategic Integration (OIC-Si): For-profit social enterprise division providing job training and transitional employment, partnering with Broward County Transit for bus maintenance and cleaning services.

Products and services

• Workforce Development Division Demand-driven, integrated and customizable workforce development services for individuals aged 17 and older, providing industry-recognized vocational training, personalized career pathways, and job placement support.
• Training & Education Division Provides certification offerings in Culinary/Food Service, Customer Service, Supply Chain Operations, General Construction & Safety, and Information Technology to support Workforce Development clients and Workforce Academy students.
• Youth & Family Services Division Comprehensive programs for youth aged 10-21 offering structured environments to boost academic proficiency, emotional and social growth, decision-making abilities, and family strengthening.
• Social Enterprise (OIC Strategic Integration / OIC-Si) For-profit social enterprise division providing job training and transitional employment opportunities for returning citizens, individuals with disabilities, and residents of Broward Municipal Services District in partnership with Broward County Transit.
• STEMLinx Workforce pathways program for youth ages 14-21 providing opportunities to pursue and build knowledge and skills in science, technology, engineering, and math with real-life work experiences and STEM professional engagement.
• SOAR Reentry Programs Comprehensive career pathway programs helping formerly incarcerated or justice system involved youth and adults make successful transitions back into the community through workforce training and job placement.
• Women Workforce Empowerment Program Program serving distressed, unemployed or underemployed women in pursuit of career advancement and social-emotional development, with vocational skills training and wrap-around support services in skilled trades and technology sectors.
• Workforce Academy Florida Department of Education licensed vocational training program offering 12-week industry-recognized certifications in Construction Operations, Food Service Operations, and Warehouse Logistics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000+ jobs secured by program participants
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Housing Authority of the City of Fort LauderdalecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2025Groundbreaking partnership to provide industry-recognized training and workforce development opportunities at an 8,460 square-foot workforce training center located within HACFL headquarters. Partnership addresses critical need for accessible, labor market-informed training for underserved populations in South Florida.
• Urban League of Broward CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 October 2024Collaborative partnership with OIC to expand economic mobility opportunities for underserved communities through vocational skills training programs with industry-recognized credentials.
• Florida Department of CorrectionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2024Partnership to reach Pathway Home 5 participants prior to release, ensuring seamless transition into workforce development program.
• CareerSource South FloridacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 September 2024Local workforce development board partner for job placement and career services coordination in South Florida.
• CareerSource BrowardcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 September 2024Local workforce development board partner for Broward County job placement and career services.
• Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2024Build Better Careers initiative funded by Truist Foundation ($15.7M grant) to help South Florida residents without college degrees access high-growth jobs in banking and financial services.
• Resilience ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2024Partnership for a Resilient America initiative with U.S. Department of Labor funding to create 1,000 new jobs in climate resiliency and disaster recovery sectors. OIC serves as workforce development partner.
• PuroCleanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2024Private-sector partner in Partnership for a Resilient America, providing disaster restoration training facility for climate resilience technician certification program.
• Signal RestorationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2024Private-sector partner in Partnership for a Resilient America for climate resiliency and disaster recovery workforce training.
• OIC of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2020Corporate office partnership for Young Adult Reentry Partnership (YARP) program, part of the OIC network founded in 1964 by Rev. Dr. Leon H. Sullivan.
• Broward County TransitcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2019$4.2 million contract over 5 years for OIC-Si social enterprise to provide transit bus cleaning, graffiti removal, and sidewalk cleaning services. Earned 89% customer satisfaction rating.
• Banyan Health SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2019Federal Residential Reentry Center partner for SOAR Adult Reentry program providing services to formerly incarcerated individuals.
• Riverside HouseminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2019Federal Residential Reentry Center partner for SOAR Adult Reentry program providing services to formerly incarcerated individuals.
• International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPTA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2019Trade union partner for ReEntry Resource Fair providing assistance with voter registration and record sealing/expungement.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Urban League of Broward County: Direct local peer and active collaborator with OIC-SFL on the JPMorganChase vocational skills training grant; serves the same South Florida underserved adult and workforce-readiness population with comparable job placement and reentry programming.
• CareerSource South Florida / CareerSource Broward: Local public workforce development boards that OIC-SFL lists as core channel partners; they operate WIOA-funded training, job placement, and employer-matching services in the same Broward/Miami-Dade market.
• Year Up: National workforce development nonprofit providing training, credentials, and job placement for young adults from underserved communities; comparable target population, employer-paid apprenticeship model, and outcomes-based funding approach.
• Per Scholas: National nonprofit providing tuition-free technology skills training and job placement to adults from underserved communities; directly comparable model of employer-aligned certification, DOL/foundation funding, and outcome metrics.
• Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO): National nonprofit specializing in reentry employment services with similar DOL-funded reentry model and comparable outcomes-driven recidivism reduction focus relevant to SOAR Reentry programs.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill Industries of South Florida: Larger incumbent nonprofit operator of workforce training, reentry, and social enterprise programs in the same region; competes for similar DOL/foundation grants and employer partnerships, with broader retail-funded revenue.

Emerging players

• Resilience Force: Active partner with OIC-SFL on the Partnership for a Resilient America climate-resilience technician program; comparable focus on training workers for disaster recovery and climate-resilience employment using federal workforce funding.
• SER-Jobs for Progress / National Latino Workers & Job Centers: National workforce development network with affiliate sites providing job training and placement to Hispanic and disadvantaged adults; comparable target population and federal workforce funding strategy.

Regional players

• Broward College Workforce Education: Local public college providing adult vocational training, certifications, and workforce development in Broward County; competes for similar employer partnerships and grant funding in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/oicsfl
• Facebookfacebook.com/OICSouthFl
• Instagraminstagram.com/OICSouthFlorida
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oicofsouthflorida

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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