WhereWeGoLabsWorkforce Pell Eligibility Check

Workforce Pell Navigator

Workforce Pell starts July 1. See if your programs qualify in your state.

A free check for short job-training programs. Find out whether your program meets the new federal rules and lines up with your state. Built for Florida, Louisiana, New York, and California.

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Rule version proposed-2026-03 · Federal data last reviewed 2026-04-28

State briefings

What's happening with Workforce Pell in your state?

Each state runs Workforce Pell differently. Each briefing is a one-pager you can hand to your boss or your board.

  • Who approves programs. The actual agency name and link.
  • People to call. At the state agencies handling this.
  • In-demand jobs. Sortable by openings and pay.
  • What's still unclear, and what to watch for.
Read a sample briefing →

Florida

Preparing

Florida Department of Commerce (in coordination with CareerSource Florida)

26 in-demand jobsBriefing

Louisiana

Early

Not yet announced (last checked 2026-04-28)

26 in-demand jobsBriefing

New York

Drafting

New York State Department of Labor (lead, draft plan published)

20 in-demand jobsBriefing

California

Preparing

California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (lead for the community college system). California's broader designation is still pending.

26 in-demand jobsBriefing

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How does this tool work?

1

Tell us about your program

State, hours, weeks. Throw in any numbers you have on hand. Skip anything you don't.

2

See the result

We check it against the federal rules and your state's in-demand jobs. One click, no waiting.

3

Share the scorecard

Get a one-page PDF and a clear next step. Forward it to whoever needs to see it.

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