Jacksonville Sports Foudation- Florida Sports Workforce Appr

The Jacksonville Sports Foundation Florida Sports Workforce Apprenticeship Initiative is a state-funded program administered by the Florida Department of Education to provide hands-on training in sports management, event planning, and game-day operations. Targeted toward young adults and returning citizens in North Florida, the initiative aims to create a professional pipeline into the sports and operations workforce by partnering with colleges, teams, and various organizations. By focusing on second-chance talent and workforce skill development, the program seeks to expand economic opportunities and strengthen the regional sports industry. This initiative is supported by a discretionary non-competitive grant totaling 250,000 dollars. The project, identified by award number 79J-97660-7Q001 and solicitation number Q0093, covers a budget period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The award was officially signed and notified by the Florida Department of Education on October 19, 2026.