DeSantis Expands Pell Grants for Florida Job Training

Get There: FLORIDA ANNOUNCES THE START OF WORKFORCE PELL GRANT FUNDING TO SUPPORT SHORT-TERM, CAREER-FOCUSED TRAINING

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida's initial list of eligible short-term workforce programs for purposes of implementing the new federal Workforce Pell Grant program. This program is a Trump Administration priority and provides…

Florida announces Workforce Pell Grant funding to support short-term, career-focused training

The Workforce Pell Grant program provides federal financial aid to students enrolled in short-term workforce training programs that lead directly to employment in high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand occupations.

DeSantis announces Workforce Pell Grant programs during Melbourne visit

MELBOURNE — Gov. Ron DeSantis visited Eastern Florida State College on Sept. 17 to announce Florida’s initial list of short-term workforce training programs eligible for the new federal Workforce Pell Grant program.

DeSantis announces Workforce Pell initiative to expand debt-free career pathways

MELBOURNE, Fla. – Florida is expanding access to short-term job training through a new federal Workforce Pell initiative, building on the state’s investment in career and technical education, Gov. Ron DeSantis and state education leaders announced Thursday in Brevard County. DeSantis said Florida has already reached its goal of becoming No. 1 in the nation… The post DeSantis announces Workforce Pell initiative to expand debt-free career pathways…

DeSantis expands Pell Grants for Florida job training

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced expanded Pell Grant funding for Florida state college workforce training programs.

Fast-Track To A Paycheck: Florida Rolls Out Federal Cash For 8-Week Job Training

Florida has rolled out its first list of programs eligible for the new federal Workforce Pell Grant, opening up federal student aid for people taking short-term courses aimed at fast-track, high-demand jobs. The grant initiative, established as a Trump Administration priority, targets short-term career training rather than traditional multi-year college degrees. Under the rules, funds […] Fast-Track to a Paycheck: Florida Rolls Out Federal Cash …