Higher Education & Upskilling
Golden Opportunity on Florida’s Gold Coast
The tides flow in favor of increased educational opportunities for students in South Florida. Miami-Dade is renowned for its award-winning higher education institutions — many of which are connected to Miami’s burgeoning local tech businesses through MiamiTech.Works. In Greater Fort Lauderdale, universities and colleges collaborate with industries ranging from aerospace to global logistics to marine technologies. Palm Beach County is home to more than a dozen four- and two-year universities and colleges, preparing students for tomorrow’s workplace with strong vocational and technical certification.
South Florida has a program for you — whether you’re exploring career paths, are freshly graduated and looking to take your knowledge next level or are a part of the workforce seeking to expand your skills while maintaining employment.
- Upskilling
- Colleges & Universities
Reach for New Horizons
Simply put, if you’re looking to get into tech, South Florida is the place to be. And you can do it while still employed, with new startup resources like Career Karma in Miami providing free upskilling opportunities through universities and colleges. CareerSource Florida also provides tools like the Career Ladder Identifier and Financial Forecaster, or CLIFF, to assist workers in finding a path to self-sufficiency through heightened skills.
A Top Performer for Higher Learning
As the top state in the nation for higher education, your chances of getting a high-quality education that leads you to a satisfying profession are intense. South Florida is home to more than 15 public higher education institutions and a host of private ones — many of which offering everything from technical certifications to doctorate degrees. Courses are enriched with hands-on industry experience thanks to South Florida’s strategic collaboration with local businesses.