UpSkill Miami will provide Miami-Dade County residents with access to jobs

Miami, Florida, July 27, 2023 - Today at 11:00 a.m. during a scheduled press conference, United Way Miami launched UpSkill Miami, an impactful innovation in workforce training. With Miami-Dade County experiencing rapid change, an inflated economy, a lack of skilled workers and widening wage gaps, United Way Miami is pivoting to be an answer, adapting programming to solve these issues with a targeted approach. The press conference was held at United Way Miami – The Ansin Building located at 3250 SW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33129.

During the launch of the first phase, United Way Miami will partner with Baptist Health, Jackson Health System, United HomeCare, Miami Dade College and The CDL School with a goal to reskill and upskill the Miami-Dade County workforce through strategic partnerships that provide access to training, support and employment opportunities in key industries of high need and growth opportunities.

Those eligible for the program must live or work in Miami-Dade County, earn below $35,000, or are currently unemployed. UpSkill Miami’s target population is people of color, female heads of household, veterans, and youth ages 18-24 or those aging out of foster care.

"For 50 years, United HomeCare has served Miami’s older adult community with distinction as a Lead Agency and quality care provider of home care services. Our mission is made stronger with grant funding from United Way Miami in support of our Learn & Work Home Health Aide Workforce Development Program,” said Carlos L. Martinez, President and CEO of United HomeCare. “We are committed to empowering individuals who want to learn home care skills to work in the care of our clients, delivering personal care services in the comfort of their homes. The Learn & Work Program provides free Home Health training and employment opportunities throughout Miami-Dade.”

UpSkill Miami partnership with Bo Boulenger, President and CEO of Baptist Health;

Carlos Migoya, President and CEO of Jackson Health System; Madeline Pumariega,

President of Miami Dade College; Symeria Hudson, President and CEO of

United Way Miami; Charles Hodges, President of The CDL School; and

Michelle Barton King, Chairperson of the Board for United HomeCare.

Michelle Barton King, UHC Chairperson of the Board, at podium

and Michael Salem, Vice Chairperson (not pictured), representing

United HomeCare at United Way press conference held on July 27, 2023

United HomeCare Media Contact:

Alina Palenzuela, CAP-OM

Chief Marketing & Volunteer Engagement Officer

Phone: (305) 716-0764

Email: apalenzuela@unitedhomecare.com

About United Way Miami

United Way Miami is a driving force in the community, successfully responding to emerging needs and transforming people’s lives. Since 1924, we have worked together with our network of donors, volunteers, and partners, to generate and amplify resources, and advocate for policies that improve the quality of life for all. We leverage our unique role as convener, strategic funder, service provider, awareness builder, and influencer so that everyone in Miami-Dade has access to quality education and the opportunity to lead healthy and financially secure lives -- the building blocks of a thriving community.

About United HomeCare®

United HomeCare® (UHC) is nonprofit home health and community care organization and trusted industry leader serving Miami-Dade and Broward counties. UHC is CHAP accredited and delivers comprehensive services through its 1,100-employee workforce of healthcare professionals and extensive network of credentialed providers. UHC is a Designated Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) Case Management Lead Agency and Managed Long Term Care Home Care Services Provider that has held a market leadership position in Miami-Dade County since 1973.

For more information about United HomeCare® call (305) 716-0710 or visit website: unitedhomecare.com. Follow us on Facebook @UnitedHomeCareMiami and Twitter @UnitedHomeCare1.

About United HomeCare's Learn & Work™ Home Health Aide Workforce Development Program

United HomeCare’s Learn & Work Program is a 40-hour Home Health Aide training that is completely free to Florida residents who qualify. The training program is overseen by a Registered Nurse and includes Adult CPR certification and what prospective employees will need to know to start working with clients in Florida for immediate job opportunities. Training courses are currently offered in Miami-Dade County and Broward County. Home Health Aide work documentation received will allow training program graduates to work throughout the state of Florida.

For more information, please visit www.unitedhomecare.org or call (305) 764-2203.