Getting Started With Broward UP

Our goal is to help you get the training needed to find a good job, make more money, and get the skills needed to thrive in your career. Broward UP instructors, staff, and community partners are invested in your success, so we are bringing everything you need directly to you. YOU are college material, and YOU have what it takes to thrive in your career. We can help you choose the right program(s), earn credit for your prior learning and work experiences, and find a good job. We can help you achieve your Unlimited Potential.

Broward UP Eligibility and Funding

Eligibility: Students must be 18 years of age or older for most Broward UP courses. For Health Care
courses, applicants must also have completed a high school diploma or GED. If you have not completed
a high school diploma or GED, we can assist you through our Adult Education program.

Funding: Through grant funding, Broward UP offers free courses and workshops to qualifying students
who reside in the following zip codes: 33309, 33311, 33313, 33314, 33319, 33023, 33020, 33069, 33064,
33441, and 33065.

Other internal and external funding opportunities may be available for eligible students outside of these
areas. The Career Pathway Navigator team assists students with determining available opportunities.

Interested in tuition-free workforce training but not eligible for Broward UP funding? You may be eligible through Broward College's Open Door funding.

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Connect with a Career Pathway Navigator

Career Pathway Navigators (CPN) are dedicated to your success. While engaged with Broward UP, you will be assigned a CPN who works in partnership with you to complete career assessments, goal-setting exercises, and to select a pathway for career and educational planning. These dedicated professionals will guide you through the Broward UP programming options, and introduce you to the services available through EMPLOYS for job placement. You matter and you have what it takes to achieve unlimited potential. Your CPN will also help you address any potential barriers in the way of academic and workforce success.

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Complete Programs Aligned to your Goals

Broward UP gives students the chance to continue their education with FREE short- term courses to build confidence! In addition to getting the skills you need to start a career, you’ll also have the opportunity to earn credits that may be applied to one of Broward College’s technical certificates, associate’s, or bachelor’s degrees. Explore the upcoming courses below to discover which career pathway will help you reach your goals!

Want to complete your GED while earning a college credential? Broward UP can help you pursue an in-demand trade while working toward your GED. As part of Broward College's Adult Education programming, participating students will receive tuition-free training, and all fees and books will be paid for as they pursue a trade. Fast-track programs include:

  • Project Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Information Technology Support Specialist

Interested in one of these fast-track programs but already have a high school diploma or GED? We can help.

Questions? Contact Broward UP Adult Education

Finished with your continuing education courses? Broward UP can help you smoothly transition from non-credit to credit programs through articulation and prior learning assessments. These opportunities allow you to complete your degree faster for career advancement by providing credit for the non-credit courses completed, earned licenses and industry certifications, and for prior knowledge obtained through work experience, employment-related training programs, military training, and intensive self-directed focused learning. Ready to accelerate your college credit certificate or degree? Notify your Career Pathway Navigator.

Easily transition to a credit program & accelerate your degree.

Questions? Contact Broward UP CE to Degree

Explore Career Ladders and Employment

Throughout the entire experience, students will work one-on-one with dedicated staff to create and execute a plan aimed at increasing students' lifetime learning and earning potential. Broward College has extensive career planning resources to help guide these conversations.

Exploring Career Pathways and Ladders  Internships/Jobs

Get Employed with Broward UP EMPLOYS. The Employment Management Program for Labor Opportunities that Yields Success (EMPLOYS) offers free workplace readiness training, along with job placement for continuing education program completers. The EMPLOYS team works with employers to create individual pathways of entry into high-demand industries. Relationships are built to create opportunities for priority interviews, hiring, and paid work experiences such as projects, internships/externships, and apprenticeships for Broward UP course completers.

Equipped with industry certifications and soft skills training, our Career Development Senior Specialists provide job placement in positions with the potential for career growth.

The special attention given to each participant prepares them for work that will exponentially change their life, family, neighborhood, and the greater community.

Questions about EMPLOYS?

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Impact Since 2018

30+ Program Partners

5,000+ Residents Served

4,100+ Intensive Services Provided

2,550+ Workforce Ready

According to Florida TaxWatch, across all Broward UP students, there is an anticipated $475 million in increased work-life income expectancy — almost $204,000 more in additional lifetime income per student.

Student Testimonials

Video Testimonials

Broward UP Success Story Arnel

Broward UP (Unlimited Potential) has expanded Broward College's service model to ensure all Broward County residents have access to post-secondary education. Through Broward UP, Broward College is offering FREE workforce training and support services online and directly in neighborhoods throughout Broward County.

Broward UP Success Story Melanie

Broward UP (Unlimited Potential) has expanded Broward College's service model to ensure all Broward County residents have access to post-secondary education. Through Broward UP, Broward College is offering FREE workforce training and support services online and directly in neighborhoods throughout Broward County.

Broward UP Success Story Isaac

Broward UP (Unlimited Potential) has expanded Broward College's service model to ensure all Broward County residents have access to post-secondary education. Through Broward UP, Broward College is offering FREE workforce training and support services online and directly in neighborhoods throughout Broward County.

Broward UP Success Story Voneshia

 

Broward UP Success Story Rosean

Broward UP (Unlimited Potential) has expanded Broward College's service model to ensure all Broward County residents have access to post-secondary education. Through Broward UP, Broward College is offering FREE workforce training and support services online and directly in neighborhoods throughout Broward County.

UPSKILL AND EARN MORE WITH BROWARD UP

A college education is for everyone. We’re taking college to a community near you.

Achieve unlimited potential by earning in-demand certificates and industry certifications while working with dedicated success coaches and community partners. Start with one course, ladder up, and accomplish your goals.

Increase earnings by an average of 44% for more than 1 year certificates

Increase earnings by an average of 12% for less than 1 year certificates