TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – CareerSource Florida Senior Vice President of Business & Workforce Development Andra Cornelius has earned recertification as a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) by the International Economic Development Council. This designation is an acclaimed international recognition that demonstrates principal skills in economic development and professional attainment. Ms. Cornelius first earned this designation in 1999.
“Andra is dedicated to advancing CareerSource Florida’s mission to connect employers with qualified, skilled talent and Floridians with employment and career development opportunities to achieve economic prosperity,” said President and CEO Michelle Dennard. “Andra’s background and experience have been instrumental in CareerSource Florida’s efforts to advance several key workforce and economic development initiatives that are positively impacting Florida’s economy.”
During her nearly 20-year tenure within Florida’s workforce system, Ms. Cornelius has led the provision of more than $317 million in awarded grants used to train more than 358,400 Floridians for jobs in key state industries. These grants help businesses grow and compete and employees increase their skills and earnings potential.
Ms. Cornelius’ latest recertification is effective through 2020.
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ABOUT CAREERSOURCE FLORIDA
CareerSource Florida provides oversight and policy direction for talent development programs administered by the Department of Economic Opportunity, Florida’s 24 local workforce development boards and their 100 career centers. Together, the CareerSource Florida network connects employers with qualified, skilled talent and Floridians with employment and career development opportunities to achieve economic prosperity. Learn more at careersourceflorida.com or 1-866-352-2345.
ABOUT IEDC
The International Economic Development Council is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization serving economic developers. With more than 5,000 members, IEDC is the largest organization of its kind. Economic developers promote well-being for their communities by creating, retaining and expanding jobs that facilitate growth, enhance wealth and provide a stable tax base. Learn more about IEDC: www.iedconline.org