BREAKING
BARRIERS

SKILLED TRADES TRAINING
FOR RETURNING CITIZENS

A Life-Changing Collaboration Between CEO Financial
Literacy Academy & Miami Dade College

Your Second Chance Starts Here. Your Future Starts Now.
A REAL PROBLEM, A REAL SOLUTION

Returning Citizens Face

  • 1 in 3 face unemployment within a year of release
  • Limited access to high-paying careers
  • Financial instability leads to higher recidivism

We Break Those Barriers

  • Career training 61 industry certifications
  • Direct job placement with employer partners
  • Financial literacy 61 life skills coaching

TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT LEAD TO CAREERS

CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) Training
  • Career training 61 industry certifications
  • Direct job placement with employer partners
  • Financial literacy 61 life skills coaching

HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air
Conditioning) Certification

  • In-demand skills for a growing industry
  • Work with state-of-the-art HVAC systems
  • Job placement support after certification

Electrical & Plumbing
Certifications

  • Learn essential trade skills with hands-on instruction
  • OSHA10 certification included for workplace safety
  • Direct connection to construction 61 maintenance careers

Core Trades Training
with OSHA 10 Certification

  • Foundation for careers in construction 61 skilled trades
  • Safety and compliance training for job readiness
  • Pathway to advanced trade certifications

WHY THIS PROGRAM
WORKS (AND WHY
FUNDERS SHOULD CARE)

  • Stronger Communities, Safer Cities
  • Workforce training reduces recidivism by up to 75%
  • Participants become self-sufficient, reducing dependence on public assistance

High Return on Investment

  • Every $1 invested in workforce training generates $5 in economic growth
  • Graduates earn $50K+ annually within a year of certification

A Program That Delivers Results

  • 90% Job Placement Rate in high-demand industries
  • Employer Partnerships with companies ready to hire
  • Comprehensive Support – Case management, financial coaching, and career readiness

INVEST IN A PROGRAM THAT TRANSFORMS LIVES!

Join the Program