Specialized Service Providers
RES Business Education & Training
Career planning, assistance with basic skills, entrepreneurship and leadership training, and job placement for in-school, and out-of-school youth, ages 16-21. Service locations in Central Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach.
President: Ron Smith
Contact: Kaye Gordon or Rosa Hampton
Tel: (954) 731-5082
2800 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Fax: (954) 731-5084
Program Website
School Board of Broward County Programs:
RATE: Career planning, assistance with basic skills, skills training in occupations in demand, and job placement for high school/GED graduates ages 16-21. Service locations at Atlantic, McFatter and Sheridan Vocational-Technical Centers in addition to various high schools throughout Broward County.
MPACT: Career planning, assistance with basic skills, and paid work experience during the school year for 11th & 12th graders. Placements made at various area employers.
Contact: Pamela Heard
Tel: (754) 321-2641
600 SE 3rd Avenue - 11th Floor
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Fax: (754) 321-2634
Program Website
Minority Development and Empowerment Inc.
Career planning, assistance with basic skills, paid work experience, skills training in occupations in demand in Broward County, and job placement for in-school and out-of-school youth ages 16-21. Service location in Pompano Beach.
Contact:Patrice Villalobos
Tel: (954) 580-1360
1350 S. Powerline Road, suite 109
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Fax: (954) 763-8567
Program Website
Job Corps Program
Job Corps is the nation's largest and most comprehensive residential education and job training program for at-risk youth ages 16 to 24. Training programs help prepare young people for quality, long-term jobs or to further their education. Job Corps programs are housed in the three following One-Stop Center:
Contact: Karen Burgess
Tel: (954) 677-5555 ext. 1514
WorkForce One Central
2610 W. Oakland Park Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
