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Kylie Register
July 10, 2024
University of Florida’s Office of Professional and Workforce Development Partners with Ed2Go to Expand Online Course Offerings
The University of Florida’s Office of Professional and Workforce Development is excited to announce a new collaboration with Ed2Go, a leading provider of online learning solutions. This partnership aims to enhance and expand our current course offerings by providing a diverse array of online courses designed to meet the evolving needs of professionals and tradespeople.
Kylie Register
June 10, 2024
Unlocking the Role: Community Health Worker
A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of the community they serve. This trust enables CHWs to be a vital link between health services and the community, fostering greater understanding and access to healthcare. Their role is diverse and multifaceted, encompassing a range of activities aimed at improving health outcomes, particularly in underserved areas.
Kylie Register
April 24, 2024
Mastering Food Safety: A Guide to ServSafe Certification
Developed by the National Restaurant Association with the help of foodservice industry experts, the ServSafe program is a food safety certification designed to educate food service workers about proper food handling and safety procedures to prevent foodborne illness.
Kylie Register
March 28, 2024
Unlocking the Role: Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional
Looking to venture into the dynamic world of food management and safety? Dive into the realm of Certified Dietary Managers (CDMs) and Certified Food Protection Professionals (CFPPs) […]
Kylie Register
April 4, 2023
The University of Florida’s Office of Professional and Workforce Development Becomes a Registered Apprenticeship Provider with the State of Florida’s Apprenticeship System
The University of Florida’s Office of Professional and Workforce Development (UF OPWD) is proud to announce the Community Health Worker […]
Kylie Register
February 14, 2023
UF TREEO Partners with The Water Tower to Expand Training to Georgia
The University of Florida’s Training Research and Education for Environmental Occupations Center (UF TREEO) is pleased to announce a partnership […]
Kylie Register
October 18, 2022
UF TREEO Awarded $75,000 Federal Grant to Develop English and Spanish Training Materials for Workers and Employers Who Enter Confined Spaces
The University of Florida’s Training, Research and Environmental Occupations Center (UF TREEO) has been awarded a $75,000 Training & Education […]
Kylie Register
August 22, 2022
UF Career Academy Introduces an Access-Based Career Pathway Model to Prepare Learners for High-Demand, Entry-Level Jobs
The University of Florida’s Office of Professional and Workforce Development (UF OPWD) in partnership with Coursera is pleased to announce […]
Kylie Register
April 29, 2022
The University of Florida’s Office of Professional and Workforce Development Commemorates the First Class to Complete the Culinary Arts Certification Program
The University of Florida’s Office of Professional and Workforce Development (UF OPWD) is proud to announce the first class to […]
Kylie Register
March 22, 2022
The 32nd Annual Cross Connection Control Conference Wrap-Up
The 32nd annual Cross Connection Control Conference was held at the Hotel Indigo in Gainesville on March 1-3, 2022. Designed […]
Kylie Register
January 19, 2022
UF Office of Professional and Workforce Development Celebrates Safety Yard Groundbreaking at the UF TREEO Center
On Tuesday, January 18, 2022, the University of Florida’s Office of Professional and Workforce Development (UF OPWD) celebrated the Groundbreaking […]
Kylie Register
January 18, 2022
UF Office of Professional and Workforce Development established as host site for the OSHA Training Institute Education Center at Volunteer State Community College
The University of Florida’s Office of Professional and Workforce Development (OPWD) is proud to be selected as a Host Training […]