Lift Orlando’s WorkForward Training Program

Get the skills you need for the career you want

This new program starts July 2025!

Lift Orlando’s new WorkForward Training Program is a no-cost, high-reward,10-week immersive career development program with two industry tracks: healthcare and construction. The program includes technical skill-building, industry-recognized credentials, and two weeks of soft skills and career readiness preparation. This is powered by Lift Orlando and will occur at the Financial Wellbeing Center located inside of the Heart of West Lakes Wellness Center.

Important Dates

  • Application deadline: June 16

  • Interview window: June 17 - June 30

  • Cohort start date: Early July

Why This Matters    

Lift Orlando’s WorkForward Training Program is more than a career program — it's a launchpad for personal and professional transformation. By equipping participants with hands-on training in high-demand fields, along with mindset and career readiness support, we’re helping individuals take control of their futures and increase their finances.  

Tracks  

 Healthcare: Medical Office Assistant, Home Health Aide, and Certified Nursing Assistant    

 Construction: Electrical, HVAC, and General Labor

Program Benefits    

  • 10-weeks of specialized training    

  • 2 weeks of career-readiness training (resume building, attitudinal mindset training, mock interviews)    

  • Industry-recognized certifications   

  • Direct access to career pathways in healthcare and construction 

Eligibility Requirements

  • Commitment to a full-time skills-training program and to full-time employment

  • Must be at least 18 years old

  • Have a High School Diploma or GED

  • Legally authorized to work in U.S.

  • Requirement may vary based on training pathway

Location

  • Heart of West Lakes Wellbeing Center - 710 S. Tampa Ave. Orlando, FL 32805

Contact

  • For questions and more details, please contact Lift Orlando’s Director of Economic Viability Tara Gilbert at Tara@LiftOrlando.org.