LaunchPoint Tallahassee program offers job training for the future
With a $100,000 grant from the Knight Foundation, the Community Foundation of North Florida (CFNF) and a coalition of community partners announced the launch of LaunchPoint Tallahassee, a 12-month pilot initiative designed to expand access to digital skills, education pathways, and economic opportunity.
The Capital City Chamber of Commerce and the Leon county Public Library join CFNF in serving as anchor partners for this initiative.
The program will serve high school students, young adults, and career-switchers. Participants will receive hands-on training in artificial intelligence, career counseling, FAFSA support, and wraparound services.
All training will be conducted in person. Sessions will take place at the Leroy Collins Leon County Main Public Library downtown, using the Library’s newly renovated second floor as a collaborative learning hub.
An Open House for LaunchPoint Tallahassee was held on Feb. 17. Additional information and the program application are also available on the LaunchPoint Tallahassee website at ccctally.com.
“Thanks to the Knight Foundation’s $100,000 investment, LaunchPoint Tallahassee allows us to move from conversation to action,” said Katrina Rolle, President & CEO of the Community Foundation of North Florida. “This initiative reflects Knight’s commitment to community-informed solutions by bringing together education, workforce, business, and technology partners to build pathways to opportunity right here in Tallahassee.”
The Capital City Chamber of Commerce is supporting the implementation and employer engagement for this initiative, while the Leon County Public Library is hosting all in-person training sessions.
“LaunchPoint Tallahassee demonstrates what’s possible when philanthropy, business, and community institutions work together,” said Katrina Tuggerson, President & CEO of the Capital City Chamber of Commerce. “This investment strengthens our talent pipeline and supports a stronger regional economy.”
“The Library is proud to be part of an initiative that expands access to skills and opportunity,” said Pamela Monroe, Director of the Leon County Public Library. “Hosting LaunchPoint Tallahassee in our newly renovated downtown space reflects our role as a community connector and learning hub.”
Other coalition partners include Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee State College, which are leading FAFS; CareerSource Capital Region and TSCWorkforce Development, which are leading career counseling and job readiness services;and Phusion AI, which is leading artificial intelligence training.
A full list of coalition partners is available at ccctally.com.