Courses
Discover engaging courses designed to build knowledge, confidence, and real-world skills.
Preparing Youth & Young Adults for Real World Success
Florida Mentoring Network Workforce Readiness Center equips youth and young adults with the skills, certifications, and confidence needed to enter high demand industries. Our approach blends hands on training, career exploration, mentorship, and professional development to create clear pathways into employment and long term career growth.
Florida Mentoring Network’s Workforce Readiness model includes:
Career Exploration
Members explore real career pathways through hands-on experiences delivered by Florida Mentoring Network’s Mobile Training Units (MTUs) and interactive learning modules. Our MTUs bring tools, equipment, and industry activities directly to students, allowing them to try out different trades and discover what sparks their interest. Combined with Florida Mentoring Network’s online and in-person courses, participants gain insight into careers that match their strengths, passions, and future goals — helping them confidently plan for a bright and successful future.
Workforce Readiness Pathways
Florida Mentoring Network provides clear pathways from exploration to career preparation. After engaging with the MTUs, members can enroll in Florida Mentoring Network’s online and in-person courses to deepen their knowledge, build professional skills, and prepare for certification or pre-apprenticeship training. Our Multi Trade Pre Apprenticeship Program offers hands-on instruction across multiple trades, helping participants take meaningful steps toward long-term career success.
Employable Skills
Members gain the employable skills and hands-on training needed to succeed in today’s workforce. Through Florida Mentoring Network’s partnerships with local contractors and industry leaders, participants have access to apprenticeship opportunities that connect them directly with employers in high demand fields. Florida Mentoring Network also provides sponsorship pathways to Florida Technical Services College, supporting members who want to pursue formal apprenticeship schooling and advanced technical training.
In addition to trade pathways, members can earn industry-recognized certifications through Florida Mentoring Network’s expanding course catalog — including OSHA 10, CPR & First Aid, and other workforce credentials that strengthen employability. Florida Mentoring Network also offers specialized training, including our Drone license Course, Multi Trade Pre-Apprenticeship, and additional technical workshops delivered both online and in person. These experiences help participants build real-world skills, increase their confidence, and prepare for long-term career success.
ONLINE COURSE
Trust The Process
Trust the Process is a comprehensive course that equips individuals with essential life skills and workforce readiness. From adaptive goal-setting to financial literacy, this course provides practical tools and real-world applications to help you succeed in various aspects of life.
In-Person Courses
Your future starts here. Our in-person courses offer an engaging learning experience where you'll develop valuable skills, connect with experienced instructors, collaborate with peers, and receive personalized guidance every step of the way. Gain the confidence to pursue new opportunities, advance your career, and achieve your personal and professional goals.
Multi Trade Pre Apprenticeship Program
As a registered training site for Florida Technical Services College, we offer the Multi Trade Pre Apprenticeship Program designed to introduce participants to multiple skilled trades, including:
• Carpentry
• Electrical
• HVAC
• Plumbing
• Welding
• General construction
Participants receive hands-on training, tool safety instruction, and exposure to real jobsite expectations. This program will operate at the Florida Mentoring Network Workforce Readiness Center, a designated training site in partnership with Florida Training Services.
Industry Certifications
Florida Mentoring Network is expanding its certification offerings to meet employer demand and strengthen participant readiness.
NCCER Core Certification
Nationally recognized entry-level credential for construction careers.
OSHA 10 Safety Certification
Safety certifications required across construction, manufacturing, and technical fields.
CPR & First Aid Training
Essential emergency response training for workplace and community safety.
Forklift Safety Training
How to safely operate, inspect, and maneuver forklifts in real work environments.
High Reach Equipment Safety Training
Instructions on the safe use of lifts and elevated work platforms to prevent falls and equipment hazards.
Drones 107 Pilot License Course
Become a Licensed Drone Operator! Join us to take flight—literally and professionally. Our in-person sessions are held on Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Begins August 1, 2026
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Virtual Design Construction
Start your journey toward a career in architectural design! Designed for students ages 16–25, this hands-on program teaches the fundamentals of Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) and held in the evenings and Saturdays. Begins August 1, 2026
In partnership with Hedrick Brothers Construction
UAS Safety Level 1 Certification Course
Students will learn the fundamentals of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (Drones) and prepare for the US Safety Level 1 Certification. This course covers core systems and performance factors that can affect the safe operation of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS). These classes are held on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Begins August 1, 2026
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