Triumph Infrastructure and Logistics Fast Track Training Fund
The Triumph Infrastructure and Logistics Fast Track Training Fund by Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc. supports rapid, industry-certified workforce training in construction trades and CDL driving to address skilled labor shortages.
Funder: Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc.
Due Dates: Rolling (Pre-applications and applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1 million/year for certifications; up to $240,000/year for recruitment and supplies; max $4,500 per completed certification; funding available until target of 220 certifications or funds exhausted.
Summary: Supports rapid workforce training in construction trades and CDL driving to address post-COVID-19 labor shortages in Northwest Florida’s infrastructure and logistics sectors.
Key Information: Pre-application required; only eligible colleges/school boards in the 8-county region may apply.
Description
This fund, established by Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc., is designed to accelerate workforce development in Northwest Florida’s infrastructure and logistics sectors, specifically targeting construction trades and commercial driver’s license (CDL) training. The program addresses critical skilled labor shortages exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, aiming to produce up to 220 new CAPE Certified professionals across eight disproportionately affected counties. Funding supports both direct certification training and related recruitment/supplies, helping to build a pipeline of job-ready talent vital to the region’s economic recovery and resilience.
