What CareerSource North Central Florida does

CareerSource North Central Florida (CSNCFL, DBA CareerSource NCFL) is a publicly funded, nonprofit Local Workforce Development Board designated as LWDB 26 for North Central Florida, operating under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the CareerSource Florida statewide network. The organization provides free workforce development services to two principal customer segments: job seekers (including unemployed workers, dislocated workers, youth aged 16-24, veterans, and individuals with employment barriers) and local employers (small and mid-sized businesses across defense manufacturing, healthcare/medical devices, retail, staffing, and emerging startups). Services are delivered through a hybrid model combining seven physical career centers across Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, and Union counties with the statewide Employ Florida digital platform.

CSNCFL's core product set is organized around WIOA Title I-funded programs (Adult, Dislocated Worker, Youth) and employer-facing training reimbursement programs, including Registered Apprenticeships, On-the-Job Training (OJT), Incumbent Worker Training (IWT), and Employed Worker Training (EWT). Specialized programming includes Broadband Workforce Training (H-1B Job Training Grant-funded through September 2028), the Ralph W. Cellon Jr. Institute partnership with Santa Fe College for skilled trades and advanced manufacturing, Opportunity Quest/Own Your Future entrepreneurship training, Startup Quest, and STEM Ready paid internships. Program outcome metrics for PY 2024-2025 include 1,039 Employ Florida participants, 203 WIOA participants, credential attainment rates of 50.9% (Adult), 75% (Dislocated Worker), and 60% (Youth), and an average $25,974 annual wage increase for WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker participants.

The business model is entirely grant-funded with no fee-for-service revenue. Primary funding sources are WIOA Title I allocations from the U.S. Department of Labor and state workforce development appropriations through FloridaCommerce, supplemented by competitive federal grants (H-1B Job Training Grant) and co-investment partnerships (e.g., the $1.8M Santa Fe College Cellon Institute). The organization employs approximately 75 staff, is led by CEO Phyllis Marty, and is governed by a Board of Directors under Florida's workforce system oversight. Following the June 30, 2024 consolidation with the former CareerSource Florida Crown service area, CSNCFL's regional footprint expanded from two to six counties.

Name

CareerSource North Central Florida

Legal name

CareerSource North Central Florida

Website

https://careersourcencfl.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CareerSource North Central Florida is the designated Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB 26) serving Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, and Union counties. It delivers free WIOA-funded employment, training, and employer recruitment services through seven career centers and the Employ Florida platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Employment Services (5613), Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

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

Community College / Training Provider Workforce Pathways Programs (EDAAAOAO), Workforce & Job-Seeker Services (Community-Based) (EDAAAFAM), Career Services & Career Readiness (EDALABAB)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• WIOA employment training
• Career counseling services
• Apprenticeship programs
• Employer recruitment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gainesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal and State Workforce Grants: CareerSource NCFL is funded through federal grants from the U.S. Department of Labor (including WIOA Title I programs) and state funding through FloridaCommerce. Grant funding for Program Year 2025 (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026) has been issued to ensure operational stability. The organization also receives support through programs like the H-1B Job Training Grant for broadband workforce training initiatives.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CareerSource North Central Florida is the designated Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB 26) for North Central Florida, providing free employment, training, and business services across Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, and Union counties. The organization delivers WIOA-funded career counseling, job search assistance, apprenticeships, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, employed worker training, and recruitment services to job seekers and employers. Services are provided through seven physical career centers and the statewide Employ Florida online platform.

Product overview

CareerSource North Central Florida operates as a workforce development board providing a unified system of employment, training, and business services across six North Central Florida counties. The organization functions as a single integrated platform offering multiple interconnected programs including WIOA services for job seekers and employers, various training programs (Apprenticeships, On-the-Job Training, Incumbent Worker Training, Employed Worker Training), job placement services through Employ Florida and Hot Jobs listings, recruitment event coordination, and career counseling through physical career centers. Specialized programs include Opportunity Quest/Own Your Future and Startup Quest for entrepreneurship training, STEM Ready paid internships, and Broadband Workforce Training. These services are delivered through physical career centers, the Employ Florida online platform, and community partnerships, serving both job seekers seeking employment/career advancement and employers seeking talent recruitment and workforce development support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) Program Federal employment and training program that helps job seekers access employment, training, and support services while helping employers hire skilled workers. Includes services for adults, dislocated workers, and youth (ages 16-24).
• Apprenticeships Registered apprenticeship programs that combine paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction, allowing businesses to develop workers trained to their exact needs while apprentices earn while they learn.
• On-the-Job Training (OJT) Training program that reimburses a portion of wages while new hires learn essential job skills. Reduces training costs and increases productivity during onboarding while supporting candidate recruitment and selection.
• Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Program supporting businesses in training long-term employees (6+ months) to remain competitive. Training can occur in classrooms, online, or at worksites, focusing on upskilling for new technologies or processes.
• Employed Worker Training (EWT) Flexible reimbursement program targeting high-demand, high-skill competencies and supporting existing employees' advancement while offsetting the cost of upskilling the workforce.
• Employ Florida Statewide online workforce system serving as a one-stop shop for job listings, education and training opportunities, and career-building assistance. Enables employers to post jobs, search candidates, and access labor market insights.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50.9% of WIOA Adult participants obtained industry-recognized credentials; 75% of Dislocated Workers achieved credentials; 60% of Youth earned credentials
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Santa Fe CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Partnership for workforce development through the Ralph W. Cellon Jr. Institute for Skilled Trades and Advanced Manufacturing. The $1.8 million institute, 22,680 sq. ft. facility on SF's Northwest Campus expands capacity in Welding and HVAC programs while launching an Engineering Technology - Advanced Manufacturing (ETAM) associate's degree program. CareerSource NCFL collaborates on training programs including Heavy Diesel Mechanic Training at Alachua County's Public Works facility.
• CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion (CSCLM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2025Partnership with CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion to launch a broadband workforce training initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration through the H-1B Job Training Grant program. The collaboration addresses workforce shortages in broadband infrastructure across North Central Florida, with CSNCFL overseeing business and jobseeker recruitment in Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, and Union counties while CSCLM serves additional regions.
• Central Florida Electric CooperativesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in broadband workforce training initiative providing training and employment opportunities in the infrastructure sector. The cooperative supports workforce development for broadband expansion across the region.
• Fiber by Central FloridasecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in broadband workforce training initiative. Works with CareerSource NCFL to provide training and employment pathways in fiber optics and related infrastructure occupations.
• FloridaCommerce (Florida Department of Commerce)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState workforce agency partnership providing oversight, funding, and access to workforce development programs including WIOA, Bureau of Workforce Statistics and Economic Research data, and the Employ Florida system. FloridaCommerce assures CSNCFL that state staff in local offices will not be affected by federal shutdowns.
• Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) administration. CareerSource NCFL serves as a resource for SNAP recipients seeking workforce assistance and training services. DCF administers SNAP in partnership with USDA.
• American Job Center NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network affiliation providing CareerSource NCFL with American Job Center designation. This partnership enables access to national workforce development resources, best practices, and establishes the organization as part of a nationwide system of career centers serving job seekers and employers.
• Florida Foundation for Correctional Excellence (FFCE)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 'Build Your Workforce Florida' Employer and Partner Showcase event at Lawtey Correctional Institution. CSNCFL participates in statewide workforce showcase connecting employers with justice-involved individuals for reentry employment programs.
• Florida Department of Corrections (FDC)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for workforce development programs serving justice-involved individuals. FDC provides facilities and programs including HVAC, plumbing, computer drafting, food and warehouse safety, work readiness, and bachelor degree programs for individuals preparing for reentry.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CareerSource South Florida: CareerSource Florida LWDB serving Miami-Dade and Monroe counties; executes the identical WIOA Title I service model across multiple career centers and uses the same Employ Florida platform as CSNCFL.
• CareerSource Tampa Bay: CareerSource Florida LWDB serving Hillsborough and Pinellas counties; one of the largest LWDBs in the state, operating the same WIOA-funded employment and training model but at materially greater scale.
• CareerSource Central Florida: CareerSource Florida LWDB serving Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Lake counties; same network and funding model as CSNCFL, with a comparable mix of career centers, employer services, and WIOA programs.
• CareerSource Northeast Florida: CareerSource Florida LWDB serving Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns counties; operates the same WIOA-funded workforce development model with a similar mix of career centers and employer services.
• CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion: Fellow CareerSource Florida LWDB serving Citrus, Levy, and Marion counties; active co-development partner with CSNCFL on the H-1B-funded broadband workforce training initiative, sharing the same WIOA mandate and service model.

Regional players

• Workforce Solutions (Gulf Coast / Houston): Workforce Development Board serving the Houston–Gulf Coast region of Texas; functions as the WIOA Title I administrative entity for its area, operating the same American Job Center model for job seekers and employers as CSNCFL.
• EmployIndy: Indianapolis-area workforce development board operating under the same federal WIOA framework as CSNCFL; provides comparable job seeker, employer, and training services through WIOA and state funding but serves a different metropolitan geography.
• Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership: WIOA administrative entity and American Job Center operator serving Chicago and Cook County, Illinois; delivers the same workforce development, employer engagement, and sector partnerships model that CSNCFL operates under WIOA.
• San Diego Workforce Partnership: WIOA-designated workforce development board serving San Diego County; runs the analogous mix of career centers, employer services, sector-based training initiatives, and youth programs funded by WIOA and regional partners.

Emerging players

• Goodwill Industries of North Central Florida: Nonprofit social enterprise offering employment placement, job training, and workforce development services in North Central Florida; overlaps with CSNCFL on job-seeker services but operates a retail-funded mission-driven model rather than the WIOA grant-funded LWDB structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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