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Teacher Accelerator Program (TAP) and United Way Miami are partnering to elevate lives and transform educational opportunities in our community. TAP participants take a one-semester course, followed by a six-week summer training with a $5000 stipend, earn an initial certificate to teach and begin instructing in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

This partnership aims to support TAP’s efforts in addressing the nationwide teacher shortage by recruiting, preparing, and mentoring aspiring educators through its comprehensive, streamlined program, which equips college students and career changers with the skills and knowledge to excel in the classroom.

TAP is an initiative of Achieve Miami, supported by Teacher for America Miami-Dade, and is offered by the University of Miami, Florida International University and Miami-Dade College.

Baptist Health began its Allied Health Scholars program in 2022 to offer financial support to students enrolled in critically needed disciplines at accredited academic institutions. Through this collaboration with United Way Miami, Baptist Health will expand its clinical program to continue offering employment opportunities for Miami-Dade County residents.

The current program is at capacity, please click here to submit your information and join our mailing list for updates.

Jackson Health System’s academic programs have trained world-class healthcare professionals, and through funding provided by United Way Miami, individuals who seek new career opportunities in healthcare will have the opportunity to reskill or upskill and land a job in a high-demand field.

The current program is at capacity, please click here to submit your information and join our mailing list for updates.

Miami Dade College has partnered with United Way Miami to provide scholarships for students and future professionals in the South Florida healthcare community. Through this partnership, eligible students will receive FREE tuition, books, fees, uniform and a stipend.

The current program is at capacity, please click here to submit your information and join our mailing list for updates.

United HomeCare (UHC) is partnering with United Way Miami to offer employment opportunities with free training to qualified applicants for the care of older disabled adults through its Learn & Work Program leading to rewarding careers and a valuable pathway for aspiring caregivers to enter the growing home care industry.

Use UPSKILL referral code when applying.

The current program is at capacity, please click here to submit your information and join our mailing list for updates.

In more than 30 years of operation, The CDL School has proudly trained more than 150,000 individuals to obtain their CDL. Through this partnership with United Way Miami, in a few short weeks, aspiring truckers will now have the opportunity to land careers in the high-demand transportation industry.

The current program is at capacity, please click here to submit your information and join our mailing list for updates.

Florida Power & Light (FPL) and the System Council U-4 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) have developed a centralized Basic Training Pilot. FPL and United Way Miami are partnering to offer this 6-month Pre-Apprenticeship Program for individuals looking to unlock a career as an Apprentice Line Specialist. This program consists of six months of formal training, including two weeks of on-the-job training experience. This is a great opportunity to become a skilled lineworker with the nation’s leading electric utility company.

The current program is at capacity, please click here to submit your information and join our mailing list for updates.

Florida International University (FIU) and United Way Miami are partnering to empower and transform lives in Miami-Dade County. UpSkill Miami supports FIU’s Certificate Program in Construction Trades, with a specialized emphasis on electrical skills, which provides eligible residents with technical skills and resources to land good-paying, high-demand jobs in Miami’s construction industry.

The current program is at capacity, please click here to submit your information and join our mailing list for updates.

Florida Memorial University (FMU) and United Way Miami are teaming up to create equitable access to education and financial stability in Miami-Dade County. Our partnership supports FMU’s Construction Trades Program, with a specific focus on electrical skills, providing eligible residents with the skills and resources to obtain a career in the electrical trades.

The current program is at capacity, please click here to submit your information and join our mailing list for updates.

Barrington Irving Technical Training School (BITTS) and United Way Miami are partnering to elevate and transform opportunities in Miami-Dade County. BITTS supports a comprehensive technical skills program, offering specialized training in aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations. This initiative provides Miami’s workforce with the necessary skills and resources to secure high-demand, well-paying jobs in the aviation industry, focusing on supporting low-income and transitioning populations.

The current program is at capacity, please click here to submit your information and join our mailing list for updates.