Eckerd Connects

Eckerd Connects is a national nonprofit providing workforce development, Job Corps education and training, and children and family services. Its workforce programs support career pathways through training, credentials, career coaching, and wraparound resources such as transportation assistance, mental health referrals, and paid work experiences.

For young adults ages 16–24, Eckerd Connects operates residential Job Corps programs that combine hands-on career training with education, counseling, life skills, meals, and housing. Its community-based services also support children, youth, and families navigating foster care, juvenile justice involvement, family development, substance-use prevention and intervention, and housing instability.

Program offerings vary by location. Visit the official Eckerd Connects program directory to review available services and confirm current details. Florida residents seeking housing-related resources may also consult NHREA’s Florida homeless assistance resource and federal assistance guide.