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CareerSource Florida, in partnership with FloridaCommerce and the Florida Department of Education, hosted the second annual Workforce Day at the Capitol—gathering workforce leaders to celebrate Florida’s #1 ranking in talent attraction and advance strategies that make our workforce system the most responsive in the nation.
The CareerSource Florida Board of Directors convened last week and focused on enhancing workforce policies, credentialing, and training programs to better align education with industry needs and support Floridians’ economic prosperity. The meetings highlighted strategic improvements in program delivery, accountability, and partnerships across the state.
The CareerSource Florida Board of Directors convened last week to advance the state’s workforce priorities, approving key funding allocations and finalizing strategic policies for the upcoming fiscal year. The two-day series of meetings and events underscored Florida’s commitment to building a skilled, resilient workforce that is aligned with the demands of a rapidly evolving economy.
Today, CareerSource Florida, in partnership with the Florida Department of Education and FloridaCommerce, hosted the first-ever Workforce Day at the Capitol—a landmark event bringing together leaders in workforce and education to celebrate Florida’s success in workforce education and bold vision for workforce development.
In Florida’s ever-growing job market, the demand for skilled workers is outpacing the supply – a challenge Governor Ron DeSantis is committed to addressing. Florida is projected to gain 4 million new residents by 2030, with an anticipated 2 million new jobs, and he is focused on preparing our workforce to meet this demand.”
In Florida’s ever-growing job market, the demand for skilled workers is outpacing the supply – a challenge Governor Ron DeSantis is committed to addressing. Florida is projected to gain 4 million new residents by 2030, with an anticipated 2 million new jobs, and he is focused on preparing our workforce to meet this demand.
At June’s board meeting, the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors voted to approve funding allocations for the upcoming fiscal year. Governor Ron DeSantis’ Focus on Florida’s Future budget boasts a strategic investment in Florida’s workforce development initiatives, ensuring continued support for career advancement and economic growth across the state.
State and local leaders marked the success of 2023 Summer Youth Employment Programs offered by 21 of Florida’s local workforce development boards. Through these programs, which offered stipends or wages, students had the opportunity to build skills.
First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors’ support for Hope Florida through expanded services and enhanced coordination between CareerSource Florida and the Department of Children and Families to help Floridians with barriers to employment get and keep good jobs.
The CareerSource Florida Board of Directors approved the next steps in a plan to further elevate Florida’s talent pipeline. The board vote consolidating Florida’s 24 local workforce development boards into 21 boards will better serve Floridians in need of employment services, job training and upskilling.
Florida a major step toward becoming the nation’s No. 1 state for workforce education today with approval by the Florida Credentials Review Committee to add 2,063 credentials that meet rigorous new standards to the state’s 2023-2024 Master Credentials List.
The CareerSource Florida Board of Directors today applauded Governor Ron DeSantis for prioritizing the availability of and access to workforce training for rewarding careers in his proposed Framework for Freedom Budget.
Today, CareerSource Florida recognized the significant accomplishments of the state’s workforce system over the past year, including funding to help Florida’s veterans, targeted industries, and apprenticeships; implementation of the REACH Act; and the launching of the Florida CLIFF Dashboard.
At the CareerSource Florida Quarterly Board Meeting, board members received an update on hurricane response and recovery from the presidents of CareerSource Southwest Florida and CareerSource Flagler Volusia.
Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $7.7 million through the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act grant program and the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to support a credentialing effort between state colleges, technical colleges and local workforce development boards. Governor DeSantis also announced $1 million through the Florida Disaster Fund to organizations to support emergency management personnel, national guardsmen and community members in the recovery process.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced nearly $28 million in strategic investments being made in Florida to develop a sustainable pipeline of job-ready candidates in aviation, aerospace, defense manufacturing and IT/cybersecurity.
CareerSource Florida is unveiling a new tool to help Floridians who are returning to work or upskilling navigate changes to their public assistance resulting from wage growth, ultimately planning wisely for their family’s exit from public assistance.
CareerSource Florida and Florida Department of Corrections highlighted the success of the Florida Helping Inmates Realize Employment Success (HIRES) program, a pre-release career pathway to employment for returning citizens including nearly 30 new commercial truck drivers.
The CareerSource Florida Board of Directors today approved a comprehensive employment, education and training policy for the state workforce system that will advance implementation of Florida’s landmark 2021 Reimagining Education and Career Help (REACH) Act.
CareerSource Florida announces new resources for people interested in flexible or remote working opportunities. These new tools help users understand the growth and impacts of gig work on the state’s economy.
CareerSource Florida Board of Directors met to discuss ways in which the workforce system and its partners are working to support businesses and Floridians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and consider opportunities to harness new platforms.
This week, Governor Ron DeSantis issued an official proclamation to recognize the launch of Florida’s annual Paychecks for Patriots hiring fairs, taking place virtually and statewide from Nov. 4-21, 2020.
The CareerSource Florida network continues to make progress in assisting businesses and Floridians whose work was reduced or eliminated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was reported today to the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors.
New federal funds are available to support job seekers and businesses following the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors’ approval of a $240.3 million state workforce system budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year.
Appointments for Floridians who prefer in-person assistance are in addition to the employment services that have continued without interruption during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The CareerSource Florida Board Executive Committee met to receive an update from workforce development leaders on the employment and training assistance this network has continued to provide during the pandemic.
In support of Governor Ron DeSantis’ mobilization of resources to help Floridians and businesses affected by the economic impacts of COVID-19, CareerSource Florida has launched the Help is Here workforce outreach campaign.
Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-93 directing all state agencies to provide assistance to the state Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) as it processes a high volume of requests for Reemployment Assistance due to layoffs as a result of COVID-19.
CareerSource Florida is releasing The Study on The Gig Economy and Florida’s Workforce System, the result of a six-month, research-driven exploration that is among the first of its kind in the nation. The study presents findings about the characteristics of independent workers and the expanding nature of gig work.
The CareerSource Florida Board of Directors received an update today on early successes of Florida HIRES, which stands for Helping Inmates Realize Employment Success and helps incarcerated Floridians with employability skills.
Today, CareerSource Florida and the state Department of Education announced a new registered apprenticeship program in Information Technology at Tallahassee-based Inspired Technologies, one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the Southeast.
National Apprenticeship Week, November 11-17, 2019, is a nationwide celebration that gives Florida’s businesses, communities and educators the opportunity to showcase their apprenticeship programs.
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis, the Florida Department of Education (DOE), the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and CareerSource Florida celebrate Workforce Development Month in Florida. Workforce Development Month recognizes all workforce professionals, agencies and organizations who have helped thousands of Floridians find gainful employment and are contributing to Florida’s economic success.
Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) celebrate national Hire a Veteran Day by encouraging Florida businesses to recruit and employ veterans. Florida businesses can benefit from the education, leadership experience and dedication veterans have cultivated in their military service.
Governor Ron DeSantis addressed parents, students and faculty at the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Pre-Apprenticeship Program 2019 Graduates Recognition Ceremony.
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