Miami Tech Works is a $10 million initiative funded by the Good Jobs Challenge, a federal grant through the Economic Development Administration that aims to help train Americans for good jobs by developing and strengthening regional workforce training systems and sectoral partnerships. The project will fuel Miami's tech talent pipeline and catalyze economic mobility for underserved workers.
Miami Tech Works is a partnership to serve thousands of local residents with opportunities to receive training, wraparound services, and job placement services in high-quality technology jobs. Through a strong collaboration between academic institutions, the private sector and government, Miami Tech Works strengthens the regional approach to provide the local community with a full pathway to employment in the growing Miami tech ecosystem.
In February 2023, Miami Tech Works launched the Talent Coalition, an unprecedented collaboration of of employers, academia and community organizations to bridge the gap between employers and tech talent in Miami. Through our four dedicated working groups, we are addressing the needs of the employers in the region and crucial aspects of talent development and industry needs: (1) Emerging Tech Talent, (2) Tech Skills Gap, (3) Inclusive Tech Talent Pipeline, and (4) Small Business Capacity Building.
Leaders & Partners
Impact
"Without Miami Dade College’s support, I would honestly be right now in basic training, because I thought that was my only way of getting experience, the only way I’d be taken seriously. . . I’ve always heard that if you find something you love and you work in it, it won’t feel like a job, and that’s literally how I feel [now].
Current Metrics
Successfully placed over 750 participants in our technology training programs, with more than 180 completing their courses to date
Established employment pathways with over 40 employers, leading to direct hires and enriching the tech ecosystem.
Provided over 80 individuals with valuable career opportunities, including jobs, internships, and apprenticeships.
Impact
"Without Miami Dade College’s support, I would honestly be right now in basic training, because I thought that was my only way of getting experience, the only way I’d be taken seriously. . . I’ve always heard that if you find something you love and you work in it, it won’t feel like a job, and that’s literally how I feel [now].
Current Metrics
Successfully placed over 750 participants in our technology training programs, with more than 180 completing their courses to date
Established employment pathways with over 40 employers, leading to direct hires and enriching the tech ecosystem.
Provided over 80 individuals with valuable career opportunities, including jobs, internships, and apprenticeships.
Goals
Demographic
Miami-Dade and Broward County residents, especially those underrepresented in tech
Funding Goal
$10,000,000 to train and connect talent to tech opportunities
Impact Goal
This goal of this project is to train 1,000 individuals in technology, 750 individuals completing a technology training program, and outcome of 500 job placements over 3 years.
