FSW has received $1.98 million through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant to provide residents of southwest Florida an expanded pathway to multiplein-demand industry certificates. Certificates include AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel Associate, CompTIA A+, CompTIA A++. CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Network+, and CompTIA Security+. Participants will be supported through enhanced coursework and supplemental certification boot camps.
Eligible Programs
| Information Technology Support Specialist, CCC |
| Network Security, CCC |
| Cybersecurity, AS |
| Network Systems AS |
| Architectural Design and Construction Technology, AS |
Eligible Certificates
| CGS 1100 – Computer Applications for Business | MOS Certification Exams: Word, Excel, PowerPoint |
| CTS 1131 – Computer Hardware | CompTIA A+ 1101 |
| CTS 1133 – Computer Software | CompTIA A+ 1102 |
| CTS 2321 – Linux Internet Servers | CompTIA Linux+ |
| CNT 1000 – Computer Networking Essentials | CompTIA Network+ |
| CTS 2120 – Computer and Network Security | CompTIA Security+ |
| ACG 2021 - Financial Accounting & | QuickBooks |
| ACG 2450 - Accounting Software Applications | |
| ETD 1320 – Computer Aided Drafting | AutoCAD |
| ETD 2340 – Advanced Computer Aided Drafting |
Program Benefits
- FSW tuition and fees
- Certification Test Prep
- Test and examination cost for industry certifications
Funding Criteria
- Adult age 18 or older
- Registration for selective service (requirement only for males)
Apply for the WIOA Grant
We have listed the steps to apply for the WIOA Grant below.
We would be happy to schedule a meeting or Zoom call to walk you through the onboarding steps. Email Opportunity@fsw.edu with the subject line "WIOA Appointment" and we will set up a time to meet with you.
- Complete the Interest Form.
- Register in Employ Florida (How to Register Directions).
Please review the WIOA document verification form. Verification documents can be uploaded into Employ Florida (Uploading Documentation in Employ Florida Instructions from Smartphone) or (Uploading Documentation in Employ Florida Instructions from Computer). Or contact Opportunity@fsw.edu for assistance.
- WIOA Applicant Information Sheet
- Follow Up Service, Grievance, and Release of Information
- Individual Employment Plan
- Employment Verification Form (only complete top section "Employee/Student Release of Information")
FSW staff will review submitted document and complete WIOA document verification with you.