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Build practical skills. Create lasting careers.

The Workforce Development Department empowers individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to pursue meaningful employment and advance their careers over the long term. Through practical training, industry-recognized certifications, and one-on-one support, we help participants take ownership of their professional journey. Our programs are designed to align with participants’ career goals, build job readiness, and open access to stable, family-sustaining employment opportunities across a range of industries. By fostering confidence and independence, we prepare individuals not just for their next job—but for a lifetime of career growth.

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Our impact

Skills for lasting career growth

  • Completed construction-related programs
  • Total young adult participants (16-24)
  • ServSafe certified students
  • Workforce development participants

Figures as published in Latino Academy’s Annual Report 2025, p. 5.

Workforce Development

Programs

  • Coming soonEnrolling for spring 2027

    Construction Pre-Apprenticeship

    A free two-week, hands-on program that prepares you to start a career in construction and earns you 2 Madison College credits.

  • Sessions by demand

    Fall Protection Training

    The Latino Academy’s Fall Protection Training program helps workers understand how to prevent and respond to fall hazards on the job.

  • Coming soonEnrolling for spring 2027

    Forklift Certification

    The Latino Academy’s Forklift Certification program equips participants with the skills and certification needed to safely operate a forklift in professional environments such as warehousing, construction, and manufacturing.

  • Sessions by demand

    OSHA-10 Safety Training

    The Latino Academy’s OSHA 10 Training program offers essential safety education for entry-level workers.

  • Sessions by demand

    ServSafe Certification

    The Latino Academy’s ServSafe Certification program is a food safety training course led by a certified ServSafe Proctor and designed for individuals working or seeking to work in food service.

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