500 Free Tech Certification Slots Open for County Residents
Miami, FL · October 12, 2026
After a lively weekend of carnival floats and neighborhood block parties, Monday settles in beneath a quiet cloud cover. Transit riders can keep their routine intact today, as buses and trains are running standard weekday schedules across the county.
The Lead
A new regional workforce initiative is opening tech careers to local workers without requiring expensive degrees or student loans. Through a newly announced partnership with Grow with Google, Miami-Dade and Broward counties are distributing 500 free professional certification scholarships targeted at local residents seeking careers in high-growth fields like cybersecurity, data analytics, and IT support.
For years, South Florida's expanding technology sector has drawn scrutiny for recruiting specialized talent from outside the region rather than cultivating homegrown workers. Participants in the self-paced, entry-level curriculum receive guided instruction, exam fee waivers, and placement connections to regional employers upon completion. Applications open through local workforce development partners this week, with community orientation sessions scheduled before the end of the month.
Local Pulse
Transit Runs Full Weekday Schedules Today Transit Metrobus, Metrorail, and Metromover continue normal operating schedules across the county today despite the federal holiday.
South Dade Arts Center Announces Concerts Community The Dennis C. Moss Center released reservations this morning for two nights of free outdoor community concerts.
County Restores Seasonal Bird Migration Paths Parks Environmental teams launched conservation projects across endangered pine rockland preserves to protect incoming seasonal migratory bird flocks.
Today's Outlook
- High 88°F · Low 76°F — Overcast
- Cloud cover keeps midday glare low, but the lingering humidity still calls for lightweight clothes.
What's On Around Town
Today
"Herencia" Photo Exhibit Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center (111 SW 5th Ave), 10:00 AM · Free Visual showcase tracing early Spanish architectural heritage across Florida landmarks.
Historic House Guided Tour Deering Estate (16701 SW 72nd Ave), Palmetto Bay, 11:30 AM · Paid Historic Stone House and coastal grounds exploration led by estate historians.
Live Jazz at The Betsy The Betsy Hotel (1440 Ocean Dr), Miami Beach, 6:00–11:00 PM · Free Relaxed live jazz performance tucked right inside the hotel piano lounge.
Pink Power Yoga InterContinental Miami (100 Chopin Plaza), 7:00 PM · Paid Sunset flow session on the outdoor terrace overlooking the bay.
Tomorrow
- Buena Vista Social Club Adrienne Arsht Center (1300 Biscayne Blvd), 8:00 PM · $103
- Churchill’s Comedy Night Churchill's Pub (5501 NE 2nd Ave), 9:00 PM · Free
Wednesday
- Spanish Conversation Circle Coral Gables Branch Library (3443 Segovia St), Coral Gables, 1:00–2:00 PM · Free
- Miami Heat vs. Brooklyn Nets Kaseya Center (601 Biscayne Blvd), 7:30 PM · Paid
Spotlight & Story
- Islandia
- Incorporated in 1960 across 33 barrier islands south of Key Biscayne, Islandia operated as an official municipality for over five decades to resist conservation efforts. Miami-Dade County officially abolished the phantom city in 2012, preserving the mangrove channels of Biscayne National Park.
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