BOYNTON BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The City of Boynton Beach is launching a program this summer to help job seekers find employment. This program is all about training. The City of Boynton Beach shared this announcement with BocaNewsNow.com:
>> The City of Boynton Beach, in partnership with Palm Beach State College, will launch a first-of-its-kind, no-cost training initiative in Palm Beach County designed to help residents build real-world job skills and increase their employability. The program is called Workforce EDGE, which stands for Equipping Diverse Generations for Employment.
The program will kick off on July 14 with the class Excel Intermediate at Boynton Beach City Hall, 100 E. Ocean Ave. Classes will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday evenings until Aug. 4. Participants will receive a series of lectures, books and a certificate of completion from Palm Beach State College. A laptop with Microsoft Excel is required to join.
The program is unique in that it values accessibility and potential over prerequisites. There are no enrollment fees, and applicants are not required to hold a degree or prior credentials. Instead, the program is open to all Boynton Beach residents who are ready to learn. Priority will be given to those who are unemployed or underemployed, but any motivated resident is encouraged to apply. Space is limited. Applications close July 7.
“Few cities in the region are offering this level of direct, no-cost training to their residents,” Economic Development Director Gigi Chazu said. “We are proud to create real opportunity for people who are ready to take that next step but need a boost to get there.”
This is a career-building opportunity designed to align with local employer needs. Upon completion, Boynton Beach staff will work with CareerSource Palm Beach County to connect graduates with job opportunities.
To apply or learn more, visit: https://www.boynton-beach.org/850/Workforce-Training-Program or contact the Economic Development Division at EcoDev@bbfl.us or call 561-742-6205. <<
