Labor Department awards $95.5 million for displaced-worker training
Twenty projects in 17 states will receive Rapid Reskill grants; Florida Commerce is listed for about $6.59 million.
What the record says
The U.S. Department of Labor announced $95.5 million in Rapid Reskill Dislocated Worker Grants on October 19. It says the 20 projects will help workers affected by layoffs obtain skills and credentials linked to growing industries. The recipient table lists Florida Department of Commerce for $6,593,407. The projects aim to connect participants with paid work, apprenticeships or structured on-the-job training within six months of enrollment.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Affected workers should consult their state or local workforce agency for participation details as projects become available.
Limits and what is not established
These are awards to organizations, not an open direct-cash benefit or a guarantee of a job. Six-month placement is a program aim, not a verified outcome.
Sources checked October 21, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
U.S. Department of Labor: original information