CareerSource North Florida

What CareerSource North Florida does

CareerSource North Florida (legal entity: North Florida Workforce Development Board, Inc.) is a private non-profit workforce development organization designated as the local Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) workforce board for five rural North Florida counties — Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor. The organization is affiliated with CareerSource Florida, FloridaCommerce, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, and the American Job Centers Network, and operates as the regional one-stop for integrated career services. It serves two primary customer groups: job seekers (including adults, dislocated workers, youth aged 16-24, and veterans receiving priority of service) and employers in the region.

Service delivery combines a physical network of career centers — including the headquarters at Madison plus centers in Live Oak, Perry, Jasper, Mayo, and appointment-only satellite access points at North Florida College, RiverOak Technical College, public libraries, and community organizations — with digital service delivery through the statewide Employ Florida job matching platform, the SkillUp North Florida online learning portal (Metrix Learning), ProveIt skills assessments, Florida Ready to Work credentialing, the Federal Bonding Program, and VR/3D career exploration technology. Core service lines include Career and Training Services, Veteran Services, the Foundations youth program, Rapid Response for layoffs, and employer-side services such as recruiting, applicant screening, and On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Customized Employed Worker Training (CEWT) grants.

Revenue is sourced almost entirely from federal, state, and county-level public funding — primarily U.S. Department of Labor WIOA allocations, with additional funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FloridaCommerce, CareerSource Florida, and affiliated county and community partners. A single disclosed federal award pool of approximately $2,419,872 funded the organization's website. All job-seeker and employer services are provided at no cost to eligible participants. Named employer partners and customers in the source material include HCA, CJB Industries, ISO Services, Mid State Industrial, City of Madison, Chick-fil-A, Little Caesars, and county-level government employers such as Animal Control. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors comprising business, education, labor, and government representatives and operates with a staff of approximately 20-25 employees.

Name

CareerSource North Florida

Legal name

North Florida Workforce Development Board, Inc.

Website

https://careersourcenorthflorida.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CareerSource North Florida is a non-profit WIOA workforce development board serving job seekers and employers across five rural North Florida counties through career centers, the statewide Employ Florida platform, and federal-funded training programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Job Placement, Matching & Career Navigation Services (EDAAAOAL), Career Coaching, Mentoring & Placement Support Services (EDAAAKAO), Career Services & Career Readiness (EDALABAB), Workforce & Job-Seeker Services (Community-Based) (EDAAAFAM)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Career counseling programs
• Employment training grants
• Veteran employment services
• Youth career programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Florida

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal Workforce Development Grants: Primary funding from U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and U.S. Department of Agriculture grants. The website was funded by awards totaling approximately $2,419,872.
2. WIOA Career and Training Services: CareerSource North Florida provides services funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for adult, dislocated worker, and youth programs, including training grants and scholarships for eligible job seekers.
3. State Funding (FloridaCommerce, CareerSource Florida): Affiliated with CareerSource Florida and FloridaCommerce for state-level workforce development funding and programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CareerSource North Florida operates as a publicly-funded, non-profit workforce development board providing free career services, job search assistance, vocational training grants, and employer recruiting support to job seekers and businesses across five North Florida counties (Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor). Services are delivered through physical career centers, virtual appointments, the statewide Employ Florida online job-matching platform, and the SkillUp North Florida online learning platform, with WIOA-funded training scholarships and priority services for veterans.

Product overview

CareerSource North Florida operates as a workforce development organization providing an integrated suite of career services to job seekers and employers across Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor Counties. The organization functions as a one-stop workforce center, part of the American Job Center Network, offering career planning, job search support, veteran services, youth programs (Foundations), employer recruiting services, and training grants. Key service delivery tools include the Employ Florida statewide job system and Skill Up North Florida online learning platform. Services are delivered through multiple career center locations and are funded by U.S. Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Agriculture awards. The organization is governed by the North Florida Workforce Development Board and affiliated with CareerSource Florida and FloridaCommerce.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Foundations: Youth workforce development program for young adults ages 16-24 providing career planning, GED preparation, and job placement services.
• Skill Up North Florida

Products and services

• Career Services Core career development offering for individuals seeking employment, including job search assistance, career assessments, resume help, interview skills training, and connection to job openings through the Employ Florida statewide platform.
• Veteran Services Prioritized employment services for military veterans and eligible spouses, providing job leads, skills assessments, workshops, and advocacy with employers to overcome barriers such as disabilities or incarceration history.
• Foundations (Youth Workforce Program) Youth workforce development program for ages 16-24 providing individualized career planning, foundational work skills, GED preparation, high school diploma assistance, technical and community college admissions assistance, hands-on work experience, and job placement.
• Career and Training Services WIOA-funded training grants and scholarship assistance for adult learners seeking credentials in in-demand industries such as manufacturing, retail, and healthcare.
• Rapid Response Immediate layoff and closure assistance for employers and affected workers, providing transition planning, employee orientations, and connection to reemployment services coordinated with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.
• Employer Services Business development solutions for employers including recruiting assistance, applicant screening, job fair coordination, and skills assessments delivered through the ProveIt! testing platform.
• Training Grants (OJT and Customized Employed Worker Training) On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Customized Employed Worker Training (CEWT) grants provided to qualified employers to offset training costs for new or existing employees.
• SkillUp North Florida Online Learning Platform Free online learning platform operated via metrixlearning.com enabling job seekers to explore career pathways and register for self-paced online training to build workforce skills.
• Employ Florida Job Matching Platform Statewide online job search system used as the primary tool to connect career seekers with employers, search for candidates, post jobs, and access training program information.
• Florida Ready to Work Credentialing Employee credentialing system providing job readiness assessments and credentials that help employers make informed hiring decisions about candidates.
• Federal Bonding Program Business insurance program providing fidelity bonds (issued by Travelers Insurance) that insure employers against theft, forgery, larceny, or embezzlement when hiring at-risk job applicants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Career and Training Services have guided thousands of job seekers into full-time, self-sufficient employment
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CareerSource FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level workforce development board that CareerSource North Florida is affiliated with, providing oversight, guidance, and state funding for workforce programs across Florida.
• FloridaCommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency responsible for workforce services that provides funding, guidance, and coordination for local workforce development boards including CareerSource North Florida.
• North Florida CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education institution providing training programs and educational services. Partnership includes satellite career center services at the college location and collaboration on workforce training.
• Big Bend Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical college providing career and technical education. Related party authorization for $125,000 for training services (2024-25).
• RiverOak Technical CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnical college offering workforce training programs. Career center access point available at the college location (Thursdays 10am-1pm).
• Florida Vocational RehabilitationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState program providing vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities. Partnership provides coordinated services for job seekers with disabilities.
• Department of Children and FamiliesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing family services including TANF. Partnership enables coordinated service delivery for families receiving government assistance.
• Suwannee River Economic CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization providing senior and family services. Mayo career center located at SREC facility. Partnership provides meal sites, transportation, and emergency assistance services.
• Early Learning Coalition of the Big BendminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing child care assistance and early learning programs serving Hamilton, Lafayette, and Madison Counties.
• Early Learning Coalition of Florida GatewayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing child care and early learning services for Suwannee and Taylor Counties.
• Florida Division of Blind ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState program providing services for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
• The National Caucus and Center on Black AgingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on improving the quality of life for older adults, providing workforce services for mature workers.
• HopeFloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState initiative using Hope Navigators to help individuals overcome barriers to employment through community partnerships.
• Tobacco Free FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState tobacco prevention program providing health and wellness resources for workforce participants.
• American Job Centers NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational network of career centers providing universal labor exchange services. CareerSource North Florida is a proud partner of the American Job Center Network.
• Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing Rapid Response services for layoffs and closures, and Re-employment Assistance (unemployment) coordination.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CareerSource Tampa Bay: Another Florida WIOA-designated workforce board operating Career Centers across Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties. Delivers the same integrated suite of job seeker, employer, veteran, and youth workforce services under the CareerSource Florida network.
• CareerSource Central Florida: Sister CareerSource Florida workforce development board serving the Orlando/Central Florida region. Operates under the same WIOA/American Job Center framework with identical service categories including career services, veteran priority of service, employer recruiting, and training grants.
• EmployBridge: Largest U.S. industrial staffing firm with workforce solutions serving employers and job seekers including in light-industrial and manufacturing sectors. Comparable employer-services and job-matching model, though operates on a for-profit basis versus CareerSource's non-profit WIOA funding model.
• CareerSource Northeast Florida: Adjacent Florida CareerSource board serving Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. Operates under the same state oversight, federal funding streams, and WIOA program framework.
• CareerSource South Florida: Florida CareerSource network board serving Miami-Dade and Monroe counties with WIOA-funded career centers, employer services, and training grants. Direct structural peer given the shared CareerSource Florida affiliation and service model.
• CareerSource Coastal Plain: CareerSource Florida workforce board serving Nassau and surrounding counties with WIOA-funded career services, employer recruiting, and training programs. Shares the same CareerSource Florida branding and operational model.

Broad incumbents

• Equus Workforce Solutions: National workforce development provider operating WIOA programs, career centers, and employer services under government contracts across multiple states. Comparable in delivering publicly-funded integrated workforce services at scale.
• Goodwill Industries of North Florida: Non-profit organization operating mission-driven workforce development, job training, and career placement programs across North Florida. Overlaps with CareerSource in serving job seekers facing barriers to employment and partnering with regional employers.

Regional players

• Florida Department of Economic Opportunity: State-level agency overseeing Reemployment Assistance, Rapid Response, and workforce policy coordination in Florida. Functions as a governing and funding partner to CareerSource North Florida rather than direct competitor, but provides overlapping reemployment and rapid-response services.

Others

• American Job Center Network: Nationwide network of physical and virtual career centers operated under the U.S. Department of Labor. CareerSource North Florida is itself a member; comparable as the overarching infrastructure and brand framework within which the company operates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CareerSourceNorthFlorida
• Facebookfacebook.com/CareerSourceNorthFL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/north-florida-workforce
• Instagraminstagram.com/csnflorida

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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