What CareerSource Broward Centers does

CareerSource Broward (also known as the Broward Workforce Development Board) is a quasi-governmental workforce development agency established in 1973 and headquartered in Oakland Park, Florida. The organization operates as one of Florida's 24 Local Workforce Development Boards, administering federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs and state-funded workforce initiatives through CareerSource Florida and FloridaCommerce. It serves two primary customer segments: job seekers (including youth, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and government assistance recipients) and employers (spanning small businesses, healthcare systems, manufacturers, and major regional employers). The agency is led by President and CEO Carol Hylton, who has served for more than 30 years, and was recognized as a South Florida Top Workplaces 2025 employer and appointed to the National Association of Workforce Boards in 2024.

The organization operates three physical career centers in Coconut Creek, Oakland Park, and Hollywood, plus an administrative office in Fort Lauderdale and a satellite hub in Pompano Beach opened in March 2024. Its core service portfolio includes career coaching, job placement, skills training, apprenticeship programs, youth workforce programs (such as the Summer Youth Employment Program with 400+ worksite partners), sector-specific training initiatives like the Florida Healthcare Training Initiative launched in November 2023, and AI upskilling programs. Technology components include the AI Playbook (an interactive text-based guidance tool launched August 2025), online application portals, digital training platforms, and grant administration systems, supported by an ecosystem of partners including Broward College, Broward Health, the School Board of Broward County, and multiple chambers of commerce.

CareerSource Broward operates on a non-revenue, grant-funded model with an annual budget of approximately $25 million distributed across more than 20 funding streams. All services are provided free of charge to both job seekers and employers, eliminating any pricing-based competition. Revenue is sourced from federal WIOA allocations, state workforce funds through CareerSource Florida and FloridaCommerce, county contributions, philanthropic grants (including a $3M CareerSource Florida grant for the Pompano Beach hub, a $300K AI training grant, and a $772K non-custodial parent program), and employer partnership contributions. The organization does not compete on price but on its statutory designation, geographic franchise, and the breadth of its integrated service and partnership network.

Name

CareerSource Broward Centers

Legal name

CareerSource Broward

Website

https://careersourcebroward.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CareerSource Broward is a quasi-governmental workforce development agency operating three career centers across Broward County, Florida. Founded in 1973, it delivers free job placement, training, and employer services funded by federal, state, and local grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Employment Services (5613)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Job placement assistance
• Employment training programs
• Career counseling services
• Employer recruiting solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Coconut Creek

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 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. Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Funding: CareerSource Broward is a federally funded, locally controlled organization that receives primary funding through federal workforce development grants administered under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
2. State of Florida Workforce Grants: The organization manages a $25 million budget consisting of more than 20 different funding streams, including grants from CareerSource Florida, FloridaCommerce, and the Governor's Workforce Development Board. Examples include $300,000 AI training grant and $3 million Pompano Beach investment grant.
3. Local Government Funding: Funding from Broward County, Children Services Council of Broward County, and municipal partners for specific workforce programs like Summer Youth Employment Program.
4. Free Services for Job Seekers and Employers: All services offered to job seekers and employers are free of charge, funded through federal and state grants. Matching funds may be required for training existing employees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CareerSource Broward operates as Broward County's designated workforce development agency, providing free job placement, career counseling, professional workshops, occupational training, and youth employment programs to job seekers through three career centers and virtual channels. For employers, it delivers free recruitment services, job postings through the Employ Florida system, workforce training grants of up to $18,000 per employee, registered apprenticeships, outplacement services, and AI-focused employer resources including the AI Playbook for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses.

Product overview

CareerSource Broward is a quasi-governmental workforce development agency operating as a network of three career centers providing employment services, training programs, and workforce solutions for job seekers and employers. The organization offers a comprehensive suite of services including job placement assistance, professional development workshops, occupational training programs, youth employment initiatives (SYEP and Worlds of Work), employer recruiting solutions, registered apprenticeships, outplacement services, and specialized programs for veterans and individuals with disabilities. Key offerings include the AI Playbook for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (a first-of-its-kind workforce board resource for AI adoption), WIOA-funded training scholarships up to $12,000, employer workforce training grants up to $18,000 per employee, and various career exploration events. Services are delivered through in-person career centers, virtual workshops via Zoom, the Employ Florida job matching system, and online resources including The Source Podcast and Economic Dashboard.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Job Placement Services Comprehensive employment assistance including job search support, resume preparation, interview coaching, and career counseling delivered through three career centers (Coconut Creek, Oakland Park, Hollywood) in Broward County and online via the Employ Florida job matching system.
• Professional Workshops Career readiness workshops covering resume preparation, interview skills, soft skills development, career pathway planning, and professional networking strategies, delivered in person at all three career centers and virtually via Zoom.
• Occupational Training & Education Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded training programs offering scholarships up to $12,000 for in-demand career training including healthcare, technology, and professional certifications, plus the Florida Healthcare Training Initiative (FHTI) for nursing, medical coding, medical assisting, pharmacy technicians, and laboratory technicians.
• Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) Eight-week paid summer employment initiative for youth ages 16-18, providing work experience at local employer worksites with 100% of wages and insurance covered by CareerSource Broward.
• Worlds of Work (WOW) Career Expo Annual career exploration expo for high school students featuring interactive industry exhibits, hands-on activities, and exposure to career pathways across Broward County's key industries.
• AI Playbook for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses First-of-its-kind AI resource guide developed by CareerSource Broward (with Gilead Sanders, LLC) to help small and medium-sized Broward County employers understand artificial intelligence applications and leverage technology to stay competitive.
• Employer Recruiting Services Comprehensive employer services including free job posting through the Employ Florida system, recruitment and hiring events, on-the-job training programs, employee screening, and workforce training grants of up to $18,000 per employee.
• Registered Apprenticeships Registered apprenticeship programs connecting Broward County employers with skilled workers through combined on-the-job training and related technical instruction.
• Outplacement Services Transition support services for employers conducting layoffs, providing affected employees with career counseling, job search assistance, and access to training resources across CareerSource Broward's three career centers.
• Veterans Services Specialized employment services for veterans including the annual Paychecks for Patriots job fair, career counseling, and connection to veteran-specific resources and priority access to workforce programs.
• Services for Individuals With Disabilities Vocational rehabilitation and employment support services including the Ticket to Work Program, Job Accommodation Network referrals, and on-site disability specialist assistance at each of the three career centers.
• WIOA Program Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program providing employment and training services to job seekers, including orientations, career coaching, and access to training funds across all three Broward County career centers.
• AI Training Grant Program $300,000 training grant initiative launched March 2025 to help Broward County businesses upskill employees in Generative AI proficiency or train workers whose jobs are being replaced by GenAI.
• Pompano Beach Workforce Development Hub Satellite career center at the Pompano Prenatal Pediatric Primary Care Center developed through a $3 million FloridaCommerce grant partnership with Broward Health, featuring computers, private telehealth rooms, and a resource room for job seekers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Broward County unemployment rate of 4.4% as of May 2026, at or below the state average
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gilead Sanders, LLCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 28 August 2025AI applications and workforce innovation company procured to develop the AI Playbook for Small and Medium-Sized Employers - the first resource of its kind from a workforce board.
• Broward HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2024Received $3 million grant partnership to renovate Pompano Prenatal Pediatric Primary Care Center which will house both healthcare and workforce workers, providing telehealth services and community broadband access.
• Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of CommercecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 January 2024Joint presenting partner for State of the Workforce event, uniting business community for learning about labor trends, services, and AI technologies impacting Broward economy.
• Greater Hollywood Chamber of CommercecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 January 2024Joint presenting partner for State of the Workforce event with business breakfast, employer marketplace, and job fair.
• Pompano Beach Chamber of CommerceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 January 2024Joint presenting partner for State of the Workforce event.
• Tamarac North Lauderdale Chamber of CommerceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 January 2024Joint presenting partner for State of the Workforce event.
• 2-1-1 BrowardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA 501(c)(3) established in 1995 providing 24/7 comprehensive referrals to health and human service agencies. Provides critical connection services for individuals and families needing workforce and social services access.
• AARP Foundation (Senior Community Service Employment Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNation's oldest program helping low-income, unemployed individuals aged 55+ find work through community service assignments and employment placement.
• Broward CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerServes more than 63,000 students annually with certificate programs, university-transfer degrees, career degrees, and baccalaureate programs. Provides educational pathways for workforce participants.
• Broward County GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional provider employing more than 6,000 people in 60 different agencies. Primary funder of Summer Youth Employment Program and workforce initiatives.
• Broward County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSixth-largest school district in the nation serving more than 251,000 students and 110,000 adult students. Key partner for youth workforce programs and Worlds of Work career expo.
• Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead agency for economic development under Broward County Board of County Commissioners. Works to enhance the county's economy, resulting in job creation and business expansion.
• Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides employment and training services to individuals receiving Temporary Cash Assistance. CareerSource Broward works with SNAP recipients and those referred seeking employment.
• Florida Division of Vocational RehabilitationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal-state program helping people with physical or mental disabilities get or keep employment. CareerSource Broward board includes Area 7 Director from this division.
• Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Florida Atlantic UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffers high-level consulting and training to small and medium-sized businesses in Broward and Palm Beach Counties, providing no-cost specialized services.
• Greater Fort Lauderdale AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary economic development organization for Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County focusing on creating high-wage jobs and capital investment in high-value targeted industries.
• Hispanic Unity of FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1982, serves diverse multicultural working families from the US and more than 25 other countries, providing wrap-around services to more than 18,000 clients annually.
• Jewish Federation of Broward CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafeguards educational and social service needs while perpetuating Jewish tradition and supporting community services.
• Opportunities Industrialization Centers of South Florida (OIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-based workforce development, education and training organization that prepares individuals for employment by reducing barriers and providing vocational skills training.
• Urban League of Broward CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-based organization dedicated to empowering communities in education, jobs, housing, and health. Affiliate of the National Urban League.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Year Up: National nonprofit providing workforce training and job placement for young adults ages 18-24 from low-income communities, with overlapping youth workforce mission and employer partnerships, but operating in select cities rather than a county-wide mandate.

Direct peers

• CareerSource Palm Beach County: Adjacent CareerSource Florida regional workforce board serving Palm Beach County, with directly comparable structure: WIOA funding, three career centers, employer grants, youth programs, and the same statewide reporting and branding structure.
• CareerSource Tampa Bay: Direct peer within the CareerSource Florida network, operating as the regional workforce board for Hillsborough County with the same federal/state funding model, WIOA programs, employer recruiting services, and free service model as CareerSource Broward.
• CareerSource Central Florida: Another designated workforce development board in the same CareerSource Florida state network, providing virtually identical WIOA-funded job placement, employer services, and youth employment programs in Central Florida under the same statewide brand.

Others

• National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB): National membership association representing nearly 600 local workforce development boards like CareerSource Broward, providing policy advocacy, training, and convening, with the CareerSource Broward CEO recently appointed to its board of directors.
• AARP Foundation Senior Community Service Employment Program: National program placing unemployed older workers aged 55+ into community service jobs and training assignments, with a complementary rather than competing service to CareerSource Broward's veterans and older worker programs, and listed as a direct partner.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill Industries International: National nonprofit providing workforce development, job training, and placement services for disadvantaged populations through a large network of local Goodwill affiliates, with overlapping mission and similar employer partnerships but operating outside the public WIOA system.
• ManpowerGroup: Global staffing and workforce solutions company that competes with CareerSource Broward for the same employer recruiting and job placement market, but as a commercial fee-based provider rather than a publicly funded agency, serving similar entry-level and professional segments.
• Robert Half: Large publicly traded staffing and placement firm specializing in professional, administrative, and finance roles, providing direct competition for CareerSource Broward's employer recruiting services but focused on higher-skill, higher-margin placements.

Regional players

• Workforce Solutions (Texas): Texas Workforce Commission operates a similar network of regional workforce development boards across Texas, with analogous WIOA-funded services, employer recruiting, and training programs, but serving a different state and geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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