Leon County Launches Apprenticeships, Omits Pay and Deadline | The Locally Times
Leon County is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 'Leon Works' apprenticeship program but has not released the pay rate, number of positions, or eligibility criteria.
A February 19, 2026, announcement on the county’s official website describes the initiative as an opportunity for participants to earn compensation while they train. The announcement encourages applications but does not provide a submission deadline. ## State and Local Workforce Priorities The new county apprenticeship program aligns with recent statewide and regional priorities. On January 27, 2026, the Florida Department of Education issued a release celebrating what it described as record growth in apprenticeship and preapprenticeship programs across Florida, signaling a state-level emphasis on creating alternative career pathways. Locally, the City of Tallahassee’s FY26 Approved Budget highlights the importance of such initiatives. In a message within the budget report, the City Manager references a report from *Area Development* magazine that ranked the Tallahassee area as the #4 overall metro location in the nation for economic performance. The budget document notes that the development of the local workforce was one of the key economic indicators used in the evaluation. ## Key Program Details Unannounced While Leon County has launched the application process, the public announcement does not contain specific details about the program's structure or scope. Records do not specify the number of available apprenticeship positions for the Fall 2026 cohort, nor do they list the specific county departments, job functions, or vocational trades that will be included. Furthermore, financial details are not publicly available. The county has not stated the hourly wage, stipend amount, or total expected compensation for apprentices. Eligibility requirements for applicants, such as age, education, or residency prerequisites, are also not listed in the initial announcement. The county has not provided a timeline for when these details will be released.