AMIkids Jacksonville

10/01/2026

The biggest of thank-yous to Mr. David and Mr. Wade for spending the day with us and teaching our staff about boating and our local waterways!
Volunteers like them make it possible for us at AMlkids Jacksonville to bring exciting new opportunities and experiences to our young people. We are so grateful for their time, knowledge, and willingness to share their passion with our team!
Thank you, Mr. David and Mr. Wade, for helping us create new opportunities for our students!

09/03/2026

BUILD SKILLS. GET TRAINED. START YOUR FUTURE.

Looking for a way to earn your GED and get career training without taking on student debt?

The AMIkids Jacksonville YouthBuild Program gives young adults ages 16–24 the opportunity to earn their GED, gain hands-on vocational training, and prepare for a career.

What’s included:
🎓 Earn Your GED
💰 Earn Stipends While You Learn
🔨 Get Hands-On Career Training
💼 Get Career Coaching & Job Placement Support

Choose your career pathway:
🔨 Construction - Earn your NCCER Core Credential and gain hands-on construction experience.
⚓ Marine Technician - Train in marine repair, electrical systems, propulsion, and diagnostics through a Florida DOE Registered Pre-Apprenticeship.

You’ll also gain leadership skills through work-based learning, employer connections, mentoring, and ongoing support.
Best of all, there’s NO COST to participate.

Ready to build your future? Call or click to learn more and apply!

📞 904-223-1121
🔗 https://amikids.org/location/amikids-jacksonville/
📍 AMIkids Jacksonville | 13375 Beach Blvd.

08/27/2026

Staff Appreciation Week is always one of our favorite times of year. So grateful to our fAMIly for everything they do, day in and day out.

08/27/2026

AMIkids Staff Appreciation Week 2026 💙🧡

Taking a moment to celebrate this incredible group of Workforce Development leaders representing AMIkids Duval, Jacksonville, Greater Ft. Lauderdale, Miami Dade North, and Orlando.

This past year, you showed up, embraced change, and implemented meaningful changes that put the best interests of the students we serve at the forefront.

Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and commitment to creating opportunities that help our students thrive. We appreciate all that you do!

08/15/2026

Fantastic energy on Friday as we sat down with our community partners to brainstorm and strategize around AMIkids Jacksonville’s new YouthBuild grant! 🙌
So much passion in the room for creating real pathways, education, job training, and second chances, for our youth.
Grateful for partners who show up ready to build something meaningful together. More to come soon!

06/29/2026

Shoutout to the Propeller Club Port of Jacksonville for their incredible support of AMIkids Jacksonville! 🙌 This partnership has made a real difference in the lives of our young people, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Together, we’re helping kids grow, thrive, and reach their full potential. 💙

05/15/2026

🚤 Another incredible day on the water!
A huge thank you to Mr. David, Mr. Wade, and Mr. Dave for giving our kids an unforgettable on-the-water experience. These kinds of hands-on learning opportunities go beyond the classroom, they build confidence, curiosity, and connection.
We are so grateful for community members who show up for our young people. You make all the difference!

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌎

Earth Day (April 22) is an annual global event dedicated to demonstrating support for environmental protection and highlighting the urgent need to preserve our planet’s fragile ecosystems. While many use the day to focus on recycling or reducing plastic waste, transitioning to a plant-based diet remains one of the most powerful and immediate actions an individual can take to honour the Earth. Animal agriculture is a leading driver of deforestation, habitat loss, and water scarcity, requiring vast amounts of land and natural resources that could otherwise support thriving wild biodiversity.

By choosing veganism, you directly reduce your carbon footprint and help alleviate the pressure on our global food systems, ensuring a more sustainable and compassionate future for all sentient beings. It is a daily commitment to living in harmony with the environment, proving that our food choices are a vital tool for ecological restoration.

02/20/2026

02/10/2026

Come get job-ready with us!