Florida
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Project Labor Agreements
The legislature passed HB 599 in 2017. The bill restricts the ability for political subdivisions to implement discriminatory pre-bid mandates, such as hiring restrictions or arbitrary training requirements.
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Prevailing Wage
No.
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Right to Work
Yes.
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Public-Private Partnerships
Statute authorizes the use of P3s on horizontal and vertical construction projects. Unsolicited bids are allowed.
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Workforce Development Incentives
Current labor supply satisfies 91.5% of peak labor demand.
State offered $16,576,765 in grants and incentives for workforce preparation and development in 2021.
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Career and Technical Education
82% of CTE high school graduates are placed in colleges or careers.
Florida recognizes NCCER as an approved curriculum for CTE programs.
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Job Growth Rate
6.9%.