FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – October 5, 2026 – CareerSource Broward (CSBD) and CareerSource South Florida (CSSF) have been awarded a combined $3,361,178 in National Dislocated Worker Grant funding to support workers impacted by the closure of Spirit Airlines. The funding, awarded from the U.S. Department of Labor through FloridaCommerce, will expand access to employment services, career training, and other workforce resources for affected workers. The investment will support a coordinated regional response across Broward and Miami-Dade counties, helping dislocated workers connect with new employment opportunities and transition into in-demand careers.

"This significant regional investment enables us to continue working directly with former Spirit employees and other impacted workers as they move toward their next career opportunity," said Carol Hylton, President/CEO of CareerSource Broward. "By working together across county lines, we can expand access to services and help workers connect with opportunities throughout South Florida."

The regional investment includes $2,004,217 awarded to CareerSource Broward and $1,356,961 awarded to CareerSource South Florida. The award is part of a statewide Employment Recovery grant.

Workers affected by the Spirit Airlines closure can access services through either organization:

• CareerSource Broward: visit www.careersourcebroward.com/spiritairlines and complete the contact form.

• CareerSource South Florida: visit www.careersourcesfl.com or call 305-929-1518.

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