About Us Home Page In 2018, Central Florida was ranked first in the nation for job growth, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Additionally, Forbes magazine ranked the metro Orlando region No. 1 to invest in a home with an estimated 84,000 building permits issued in Orange County valued at $2.3 billion. Orange County also earned the highest AAA credit rating from Moody's Investors Service, recognizing its fiscal reliability and continued quality-of-life enhancements.
The program is designed to assist low-income Orange County residents to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency. Tuition assistance is available for vocational training, post-secondary education, and state certification that will enable residents to obtain career skills needed to acquire and retain employment. Some of the additional services that may be provided are:
To be eligible for this program, participants must fall within the family income guidelines. View the Poverty Income Guidelines chart. For more information on this program, please contact the Community Action Division at (407) 836-9333.
A Vocational Specialist is located at various Neighborhood Center for Families locations throughout Orange County. A Vocational Specialist assists residents with obtaining employment through job club classes, resume development, job search assistance, and direct employment referrals.
Here is a list of Neighborhood Center for Families locations.
Computers are available to the community to assist residents with their educational goals, access job posting, increase their computer skills and access other computer related resources. The Computer labs are located throughout Orange County at various Community Centers and Neighborhood Centers for Families locations. Click a link below to be directed to those centers: Community Centers and Neighborhood Center for Families
These programs assist individuals and families in accessing educational opportunities. GED classes and literacy training is offered at various Community Centers and Neighborhood Centers for Families locations. Click a link below to be directed to those centers: Community Centers and Neighborhood Centers for Families.
Additional locations and information about these programs may be obtained by contacting the organizations listed below.
Community Action Division Office 2100 E. Michigan Street, 1st & 2nd Floor Orlando, FL 32806 Phone: (407) 836-9333 Fax: (407) 836-7690