CareerSource Research Coast

What CareerSource Research Coast does

CareerSource Research Coast is a publicly-funded workforce development organization serving job seekers and employers across Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin counties on Florida's Treasure Coast. The entity operates as part of the statewide CareerSource Florida network and is governed by the Workforce Development Board of the Treasure Coast, functioning as the designated American Job Center provider for the region. Services are delivered free of charge to both job seekers and employers, funded through federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) appropriations and state workforce development programs.

The organization offers a comprehensive suite of employment and training services including job matching and placement, Hot Jobs listings, reemployment assistance, registered apprenticeships, employer recruitment services, grants and incentives, on-the-job training programs, rapid response services for layoffs and plant closures, disaster assistance, and specialized youth and veterans services. Delivery occurs through a hybrid model: physical career centers (including the recently opened Comprehensive Career Center at Renaissance Business Park in Fort Pierce and satellite sites), virtual workshops delivered via video conferencing, community partner locations such as United Against Poverty - Vero Beach, and an online self-service portal integrated with the state's Employ Florida job search platform. The technology stack is predominantly state-provided and SaaS-based, with no proprietary AI or ML components identified.

The business model is non-commercial: all services are provided at no cost to users, and the organization does not generate revenue from end users. Operating funding flows from federal WIOA allocations and state workforce development appropriations administered through the CareerSource Florida network. The customer base spans job seekers (including youth, adults, veterans, and disaster-displaced individuals), local employers seeking recruitment and training support, training providers seeking WIOA approval, and community organizations serving as delivery partners. Notable operational events include the annual City of Fort Pierce Job Fair drawing over 960 attendees and a recurring schedule of 35+ monthly workshops and events covering resume development, interview preparation, job search strategies, and soft skills training.

Name

CareerSource Research Coast

Legal name

CareerSource Research Coast

Website

https://careersourcerc.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CareerSource Research Coast is a publicly-funded workforce development organization serving job seekers and employers across Florida's Treasure Coast (Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin counties). Operating as part of the CareerSource Florida network, it delivers free WIOA-funded employment, training, and recruitment services through career centers and virtual channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Saint Lucie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Workforce Development Funding: CareerSource Research Coast is a publicly-funded workforce development organization operated by the Workforce Development Board of the Treasure Coast. Services are funded through federal and state workforce development programs including WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act). All services for job seekers and employers are provided free of charge.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CareerSource Research Coast operates as a publicly-funded workforce development organization delivering free employment and training services across Florida's Treasure Coast (Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin counties). It connects job seekers with employers through career centers, virtual and in-person Employment Success workshops (resume development, interview skills, job search strategies, soft skills), job fairs, registered apprenticeships, on-the-job training, reemployment assistance, disaster relief employment support, and youth and veteran programs. Employer services include recruitment, job posting, training grants, and rapid response for layoffs and plant closures.

Product overview

CareerSource Research Coast is a workforce development organization operating as part of the CareerSource Florida network, serving Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin counties. The organization offers a comprehensive suite of employment and training services centered around job matching and placement, supported by physical Career Centers and virtual offerings. Core services include Hot Jobs listings, Reemployment Assistance, Registered Apprenticeships, Employer Services, Grants and Incentives, On the Job Training, Rapid Response Services, Disaster Assistance, Veterans Services, and Youth Connections. The organization delivers employment success through a series of workshop modules including Targeted Resume Development, Resume Clinic, Job Search Strategies, Interview Skills (Preparation and Participation), Virtual Interview Preparation, Soft Skills, Marketing for the Job Seeker, Personal Finances During Transition, Online Resources, and Job Fair Preparation. Labor Market Tools provide employment reports and economic data. Services are available both in-person at the Comprehensive Career Center in Fort Pierce and through virtual delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Job Matching and Placement Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 960 job seekers converged on the annual City of Fort Pierce Job Fair
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Veterans Center of ExcellencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2025Hosting location for Paychecks for Patriots, a veterans-focused job fair designed to connect veterans and all job seekers on the Treasure Coast with employment opportunities.
• CareerSource FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareerSource Research Coast is a member of the statewide CareerSource Florida network, the official American Job Center system for Florida. This affiliation provides access to statewide workforce development resources, best practices, impact reporting, and connection to other regional workforce boards.
• City of Fort PiercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual partnership with the City of Fort Pierce to host major job fairs. The City, in partnership with CareerSource Research Coast and St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners, organizes job fairs that attract over 960 job seekers.
• St. Lucie County Board of County CommissionerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for job fairs and workforce development initiatives in St. Lucie County, working collaboratively with CareerSource Research Coast on employment events.
• Florida Atlantic Workforce Alliance (FAWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional workforce alliance partnership focused on workforce development initiatives across the Treasure Coast and surrounding areas.
• Hope FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting Hope Florida initiative to help individuals achieve economic self-sufficiency through employment. Employers can participate by offering flexible work hours or on-the-job training opportunities.
• Florida Department of Economic OpportunitycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerState agency partner providing the Employ Florida job search platform, unemployment benefits system (CONNECT), and workforce economic data including Help Wanted Online reports.
• United Against Poverty - Vero BeachminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity partner location hosting CareerSource Research Coast workshops including Targeted Resume Development at their Vero Beach facility at 1400 27th St.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CareerSource Central Florida: Another regional workforce development board within the CareerSource Florida network, offering WIOA-funded job matching, apprenticeships, and career services in Central Florida. Most directly comparable as a sibling entity operating under the same statewide network model.
• CareerSource Tampa Bay: CareerSource Florida regional board serving the Tampa Bay area with a similar American Job Center designation, WIOA program delivery, employer services, and career center network. Operates at larger scale but with the same regulatory and funding model.
• EmployIndy: Indianapolis-based workforce development board serving as the designated WorkOne operator under WIOA. Comparable model combining job seeker services, employer matching, and training programs funded through public workforce dollars.
• Workforce Solutions (TWC) - Texas: Texas Workforce Commission network of Workforce Solutions boards providing WIOA-funded career and employer services across local regions - the Texas analog to Florida's CareerSource network.

Broad incumbents

• Robert Half International: Largest U.S. specialized staffing firm operating permanent placement and temporary staffing across Florida, directly competing for employer recruitment budgets that CareerSource also serves.
• Adecco USA: Global staffing and workforce solutions provider with major Florida presence; competes with CareerSource Research Coast for employer placement business while operating across clerical, industrial, and professional roles.

Regional players

• Goodwill Industries of the Suncoast: Nonprofit workforce development organization operating across the Tampa Bay and surrounding Florida regions; offers similar job training, placement, and career services often funded through WIOA and DOL grants.

Others

• Employ Florida: Statewide job search platform operated by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity that CareerSource Research Coast integrates with; functions as both a partner and adjacent digital channel for job seekers and employers across Florida.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/careersourcerc
• Facebookfacebook.com/careersourcerc

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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