Featured Resources

Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast

The Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast is a community coalition building a better Brevard through economic development. This is done by offering a variety of services to site selectors and local and incoming businesses.

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597 Haverty Court, Suite 100
Rockledge, FL 32955

info@SpaceCoastEDC.org
321.638.2000

LEAD Brevard

A community based organization committed to leadership development and citizen engagement. We build connections, develop leaders and engage citizens for our future.

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430 Brevard Avenue
Cocoa, FL 32922

info@LEADBrevard.com
321-632-8222

Employ Florida Marketplace

Employ Florida links all of Florida’s state and local workforce services and resources.The partners are Workforce Florida, the state policy and oversight board, and the Agency for Workforce Innovation, the state agency which administers workforce funds. At the local level, there are 24 regional workforce boards that administer more than 80 “one-stop centers.”

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866-352-2345

Workforce Florida

A catalyst for creating and nurturing world-class talent, Workforce Florida is the statewide, business-led workforce policy board. Charged with overseeing the state’s workforce system, Workforce Florida develops strategies to help Floridians enter and advance in the workforce while supporting economic development priorities and strengthening the state’s business climate. Our No. 1 priority is getting Floridians back to work while supporting the retention and advancement of those who are employed. Also critical to our work is ensuring that Florida is preparing for and responding to tomorrow’s talent needs as well as today’s.

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1580 Waldo Palmer Lane, Suite 1
Tallahassee, FL 32308

850.921.1119

Brevard 211

211 Brevard responds to people in crisis and/or needing information about community resources. To access it please visit the Brevard Workforce website, select between jobs, then select community organizations. A list of all community services is available alphabetically and by subject matter. To connect with 211 Brevard telephonically DIAL 211 or 321-632-6688. 211 Brevard lists substance abuse counseling centers, food/pantry locations, victim rights information, and other social/community assistance groups and action agencies

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P.O. Box 417
Cocoa, FL 32923-0417

321-632-6688

Bridges (formerly ARC of Brevard)

A career exploration and information system. Supported the Brevard community for over fifty years through our unique employment programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. Our services feature individualized work skills development, career exploration and job placement in addition to our free consultative program for businesses interested in employing an individual with a disability. Our qualified, experienced staff would welcome the opportunity to assist you with our bottom line approach to employment solutions.

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David Cooke - President/CEO
321-690-3464

Keiser University

Keiser University Melbourne is conveniently located three miles from Interstate 95, less than thirty minutes away from Cocoa Beach. Admissions, administration, academic affairs, student services, and financial services departments are available to assist you at this location, which is staffed full time and offers a pleasant academic environment. Amenities include spacious classrooms, computer and medical labs, library with internet-enabled computer workstations, comfortable lounge area, student services information and career center, and on-site parking. The facilities at Keiser University Melbourne also include modern kitchens and banquet space to support the culinary arts programs. Keiser University uses state of the industry instructional equipment which meets program standards and learning objectives. At the Melbourne campus of Keiser University, students benefit from the philosophy of combining hands-on practical collaborative learning to their academic experience. At Keiser University “students come first”.

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900 S. Babcock Street
Melbourne, FL 32901

321-255-2255