U.S. News ranks Florida’s higher education system as the nation’s best. The state’s 12 public universities, 6 major medical schools and numerous private colleges and universities work closely with the business community to build programs that reflect the needs of Florida’s industries. Visit the State University System of Florida here.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) offers programs for high schoolers to adults an exciting and affordable option to the traditional university pathway. When you enroll at one of Florida’s 28 Florida College System institutions or 48 technical colleges, you have the opportunity to choose from hundreds of high-quality programs such as manufacturing and information technology in our 17 career pathways – allowing you to quickly complete valuable credentials that you can stack along the way.

As one of the largest states in the nation, Florida offers a large and talented pool of workers to employers. Florida’s labor force is also more affordable than other leading high-tech states, thanks to a favorable tax structure and lower business costs. In addition, Florida’s professionals are more culturally and linguistically diverse, providing additional competitive advantages to employers in the global marketplace. For more information on Florida’s Labor Market, visit Florida Insights.

Florida workforce development programs and incentives help companies become operational and profitable in less time and with lower costs. CareerSource Florida, the state’s innovative partnership for workforce development, provides programs such as Quick Response Development and Incumbent Worker Development to help existing and new companies recruit, train and maintain cutting-edge skills and keep pace with new technologies.