Center for Labor Research and Studies
The Center for Labor Research & Studies was established at Florida International University in 1971 to promote research, curriculum development, teaching and community services in labor-management relations across the state. The Center, whose mission is to provide services to workers and their organizations, is accredited through the United Association for Labor Education. A variety of programs and projects are undertaken by the Center including credit and non-credits classes, conferences, research, and a publication series .

Center for Urban Education & Innovation
The mission of the Center for Urban Education & Innovation is to facilitate and support basic applied research, professional service to the educational community, and public advocacy relating to critical issues in urban school systems in Southeast Florida and beyond. Programs and activities of the Center focus on improving student achievement, enhancing the quality and responsiveness of schools as learning organizations, and contributing to the development of theory and practice in areas addressing the needs of students and families from diverse racial, cultural, socioeconomic and linguistic backgrounds.

International Institute of Education
The mission of the Institute is to incorporate non-profit organizations, corporations, civil society as well as schools to move from nation building to global awareness, and to build strong societies around the growing importance of communities to link diverse groups across cultural, geographic, sectoral and racial divides.

Institute for Workforce Competitiveness (IWC)
The Institute for Workforce Competitiveness provides services and resources in research, evaluation, and technical assistance for workforce development and education reform initiatives such as Tech Prep and School-to-Work.