CareerSource Florida President and CEO Michelle Dennard announced several significant accomplishments by the state’s principal workforce policy and investment board under Governor Ron DeSantis’ leadership in 2019.

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.

CareerSource Florida Board of Directors has approved an updated list of 218 Career and Professional Education (CAPE) industry certifications that will be considered for final approval by the state Board of Education.

CareerSource Florida President and CEO Michelle Dennard announced several significant accomplishments by the state’s principal workforce policy and investment board under Governor Ron DeSantis’ leadership in 2019.

CareerSource Florida Board of Directors, business, government and community development leaders discussed strategies to continue improving Florida’s talent pipeline by increasing career readiness and workforce opportunities aligned with the needs of businesses — the state’s job creators.

Governor Ron DeSantis addressed parents, students and faculty at the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Pre-Apprenticeship Program 2019 Graduates Recognition Ceremony.

  WASHINGTON, D.C – CareerSource Florida President and CEO Michelle Dennard is attending the inaugural State-Federal Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education Summit hosted by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) on June 25-26, 2018. “Florida’s economy is booming, yet the talent gap persists in many of our targeted industries, […]

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 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.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to Florida businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a result of Hurricane Michael. President Donald J. Trump officially granted a major disaster declaration request. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is currently accepting applications for DUA from residents and businesses in […]

View the full Florida Trend Sponsored Report. The CareerSource Florida network is committed to cultivating and growing talent for businesses in Florida through nationally recognized, flexible training grants that strengthen businesses across many industries. “Finding talented applicants to fill new, high-skill jobs and keeping your current employees’ skillsets competitive can be challenging,” said Michelle Dennard, […]

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. – Following a recently announced $1 million investment in Florida’s workforce system to help Puerto Rican families displaced by Hurricane Maria find jobs, today, Governor Rick Scott announced a new job placement partnership between education, business and workforce development organizations. CareerSource South Florida, the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of South Florida […]

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott joined a town hall in Kissimmee with Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló regarding Hurricane Maria. The following was announced: A $1 million investment in 12 of Florida’s local workforce development boards to assist families displaced by Hurricane Maria seeking employment; Following Governor Scott’s request to the federal government, […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) are proud to announce the official start of the 2017 Paychecks for Patriots events, which connect veterans with great careers in their communities. To celebrate Veterans Day this month, DEO is partnering with the CareerSource Florida network, the Florida National Guard, the Florida […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott’s appointments this week to the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors further demonstrate his ongoing commitment to ensure businesses and families have opportunities to prosper. CareerSource Florida is the statewide workforce policy and investment board charged with guiding workforce development in support of existing and emerging business needs. Newly appointed board members include: […]

MARATHON, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity announced Employ Florida, one of the nation’s largest job opening websites, launched a new portal for Hurricane Irma recovery and cleanup jobs. The Employ Florida Hurricane Irma Recovery Jobs Portal provides direct links to recovery and cleanup job opportunities across the state and is available at Irma.EmployFlorida.com. Governor […]

ORLANDO, Fla. – For a fifth consecutive year, CareerSource Florida is partnering with The Family Café, a Florida nonprofit organization, to help connect employers and job seekers with disabilities through an Employment Expo at The Annual Family Café in Orlando, which began at 10 a.m. today, June 16. The Annual Family Café is a statewide cross-disability […]

The CareerSource Florida Board of Directors today unanimously voted to appoint Michelle Dennard as the new President and CEO of CareerSource Florida. “Over the past two years, the board has had the opportunity to closely work with Michelle as she led Florida’s implementation of the first major reform to federal workforce law in nearly two […]

CareerSource Florida’s newest board members reflect the organization’s continued commitment to enhancing Florida’s talent development system. Three Florida leaders – representing small business development, apprenticeships and economic development – joined the board in January

Congratulations on your new job! Whether it is your first job, a new job, or the next step on your career ladder, you are taking an important step toward achieving your dreams in the Sunshine State.

Hundreds of thousands of Floridians with disabilities are ready, willing and able to be valuable contributors to the workforce, yet statistics show just 30 percent of those who are of working age are employed. For a fourth consecutive year, The Annual Family Café is partnering with the CareerSource Florida network, which includes the state Department […]

Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the launch of the Employ Florida mobile app, which gives Florida job seekers instant access to thousands of job openings across the state. The Employ Florida mobile app is now available free on Google Play for Android and in the Apple App Store. The app connects job seekers to Employ […]

Gov. Rick Scott has signed into law Senate Bill 7040, which aligns Florida’s nationally recognized workforce system with the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014. WIOA provides key guidance and updates to the workforce system in every state, with a focus on delivering customer-driven workforce solutions and enhanced customer service through an integrated […]

Congratulations on your new job! Whether it is your first job, a new job, or the next step on your career ladder, you are taking an important step toward achieving your dreams in the Sunshine State.

Governor Rick Scott announced participating employers throughout the state that are connecting Florida veterans and their families with job opportunities.

Governor Rick Scott announced the presentation of Veterans Performance Incentive Awards to three partners within the state’s CareerSource Florida network for the outstanding service to veterans provided by their employees.

Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19.

The Florida House passed Senate Bill 426 – legislation which emphasizes the authority of the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors to shape workforce policy that activates the priorities envisioned by Governor Ron DeSantis.

CareerSource Florida Board of Directors has approved an updated list of 218 Career and Professional Education (CAPE) industry certifications that will be considered for final approval by the state Board of Education.

Several of Florida’s top workforce, education and economic leaders gathered today with members of the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors to share policy priorities and deepen a shared vision for how to strengthen the state’s talent pipeline.

House Bill 1271, an act relating to state economic development entities, and its companion legislation, Senate Bill 1244, would modify the roles and responsibilities of the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors, CareerSource Florida staff and DEO to address requirements in the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. 

The Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC), the statewide association of Florida’s economic, workforce, and community developers, has announced today at a press conference held in the Florida Capitol the official dates for its annual Florida Economic Development Week campaign. The campaign, taking place February 9-15, will highlight the significant contributions that economic development programs and professionals have on Florida communities and families.

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.

One year after Hurricane Michael dealt a devastating blow to Northwest Florida, industries are recovering and bringing jobs back to the region. There remains much work to be done, and state partner agencies are committed to providing resources needed to restore local economies to pre-hurricane prosperity.

Governor Ron DeSantis announced three Local Workforce Development Boards are being awarded Veterans’ Performance Incentive Awards for their diligent work of providing employment and training opportunities to thousands of veterans.

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.

Thousands to be Connected with Info and Resources in Orlando this June 7-9 According to available data, more than 60 percent of Floridians with disabilities, representing more than 700,000 potential employees, are not participating in the workforce. With Florida’s tight labor market, the significant population of people with disabilities represent a great potential source of […]

CareerSource Florida was notified May 16, 2019, by the state workforce system’s administrative and fiduciary agency, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, that DEO had received the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Compliance Review of CareerSource Tampa Bay and CareerSource Pinellas. DEO’s Inspector General launched an investigation of both local workforce development […]

The CareerSource Florida Board of Directors approved $249.4 million in funding. The new budget includes investments in apprenticeship expansion and continuous improvements in the service to job seekers and businesses.

CareerSource Florida President and CEO Michelle Dennard was named the 2019 Toni Jennings Workforce Development Professional of the Year by the Florida Economic Development Council at its annual conference.

Volunteer Florida and Uber announced that the Suits for Session project resulted in the collection of 5,769 items of professional attire. The clothing will be donated to organizations that are supporting job-seekers in the Florida Panhandle.

Governor Ron DeSantis announced $1.75 million to help Floridians acquire the skills needed for in-demand occupations through new and expanded apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs across Florida.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The CareerSource Florida Board of Directors unanimously approved the first statewide Apprenticeship Policy for Florida’s workforce system. Through this policy, the CareerSource Florida board, which oversees workforce development policy and investment for the state, supports and encourages the continued expansion of apprenticeship opportunities in Florida. “I am committed to ensuring Floridians have […]

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – CareerSource Florida President and CEO Michelle Dennard has been selected to receive a prestigious 40 Under 40 Award in economic development, the only award of its kind recognizing young talent among economic development professionals. Dennard was one of 40 leaders chosen internationally from among more than 170 qualified nominees in the […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – This week, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced the official start of the 2018 Paychecks for Patriots events, which connect veterans with great careers in their communities. To celebrate Veterans Day this month, DEO is sharing resources available for veterans and recognizing our partners that excel in serving Florida’s 1,525,400 […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – One of the most powerful storms to ever hit the U.S., Hurricane Michael made landfall on Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast less than two weeks ago. To assist with the long-term recovery of the impacted areas, the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors is allocating an additional $1 million to help coordinate and continue the […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that Florida has been awarded federal National Dislocated Worker Grants to provide temporary employment to Floridians affected by Hurricane Michael. The federal National Dislocated Worker Grant, administered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), provides disaster relief employment in the form of temporary jobs that support storm […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to Florida businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a result of Hurricane Michael. President Donald J. Trump officially granted a major disaster declaration request. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is currently accepting applications for DUA from residents and businesses in […]

CareerSource Florida was notified on October 4 by our state administrative and fiduciary agency, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, about new developments this week related to federal reviews involving two of Florida’s locally managed workforce development boards, CareerSource Pinellas and CareerSource Tampa Bay. Continuing its review launched earlier this year, the U.S. Department of […]

View the full Florida Trend Sponsored Report. The CareerSource Florida network is committed to cultivating and growing talent for businesses in Florida through nationally recognized, flexible training grants that strengthen businesses across many industries. “Finding talented applicants to fill new, high-skill jobs and keeping your current employees’ skillsets competitive can be challenging,” said Michelle Dennard, […]

  WASHINGTON, D.C – CareerSource Florida President and CEO Michelle Dennard is attending the inaugural State-Federal Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education Summit hosted by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) on June 25-26, 2018. “Florida’s economy is booming, yet the talent gap persists in many of our targeted industries, […]

MIAMI, Fla. – CareerSource Florida, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and the Florida Department of Education are hosting a first-ever, statewide Apprenticeship Summit June 19-20 in Miami at Florida International University’s Biscayne Bay Campus. Governor Rick Scott said, “Since December 2010, Florida businesses have created more than 1.5 million private-sector jobs. To continue this progress, […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – CareerSource Florida is celebrating 25 years of helping nearly 140,000 workers connect to good jobs and enhance their value to their employers through Florida’s Quick Response Training grant program. Quick Response Training provides grants for customized, skills-based curriculum development and training to new or expanding businesses in qualified industries. “Over the past 25 […]

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Today, the Florida Children’s Council released a statewide report that finds current policies adversely impact Florida’s low-income families. With more than four million children and youth calling Florida home, and 45% of them living in economically struggling households, it is clear that many programs designed to help families become financially stable and […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) welcomed more than 450 children, parents and mentors to a career exploration event at the Florida Capitol during Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. Children joined their parents to tour more than two dozen exhibits from a wide variety of organizations, while […]

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. […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – During today’s quarterly board meeting, CareerSource Florida President and CEO Michelle Dennard announced Gov. Rick Scott’s recent designation of Kevin Doyle as chairman of the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors. Doyle is a founding partner of the Jacksonville-based consulting firm Wexford Strategies and a former deputy director of the Office of the […]

CareerSource Florida takes very seriously the job placement investigations of two of Florida’s 24 locally managed workforce development boards, CareerSource Pinellas and CareerSource Tampa Bay, who may have misreported job placements to the state. As the state workforce policy and investment board, CareerSource Florida strongly supports investigations underway to determine the validity of the two […]

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott joined a town hall in Kissimmee with Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló regarding Hurricane Maria. The following was announced: A $1 million investment in 12 of Florida’s local workforce development boards to assist families displaced by Hurricane Maria seeking employment; Following Governor Scott’s request to the federal government, […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) are proud to announce the official start of the 2017 Paychecks for Patriots events, which connect veterans with great careers in their communities. To celebrate Veterans Day this month, DEO is partnering with the CareerSource Florida network, the Florida National Guard, the Florida […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott’s appointments this week to the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors further demonstrate his ongoing commitment to ensure businesses and families have opportunities to prosper. CareerSource Florida is the statewide workforce policy and investment board charged with guiding workforce development in support of existing and emerging business needs. Newly appointed board members include: […]

MARATHON, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity announced Employ Florida, one of the nation’s largest job opening websites, launched a new portal for Hurricane Irma recovery and cleanup jobs. The Employ Florida Hurricane Irma Recovery Jobs Portal provides direct links to recovery and cleanup job opportunities across the state and is available at Irma.EmployFlorida.com. Governor […]

ORLANDO, Fla. – For a fifth consecutive year, CareerSource Florida is partnering with The Family Café, a Florida nonprofit organization, to help connect employers and job seekers with disabilities through an Employment Expo at The Annual Family Café in Orlando, which began at 10 a.m. today, June 16. The Annual Family Café is a statewide cross-disability […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) encourages business owners and managers to be prepared for the 2017 hurricane season that begins on June 1. Adequately preparing for a disaster is the best way to protect your business and ensure it gets up and running quickly after a storm. DEO Executive Director Cissy […]

LAKE WORTH, Fla. – Momentum for strengthening Florida’s workforce talent pipeline through industry-focused sector strategies is building as CareerSource Florida leads a series of technical assistance workshops throughout the state.   CareerSource Florida hosted the South Florida Sector Strategies Technical Assistance Workshop last week at the Public Safety Training Center on the campus of Palm […]

CareerSource Florida hosted the Northwest Florida Sector Strategies Technical Assistance Workshop last week at the Advanced Technology Center on the campus of Gulf Coast State College in Panama City. The workshop, the first of several planned statewide, highlighted successful industry sector-based approaches and practices for workforce development. Participants worked together to identify steps for moving sector strategies […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott activated Florida’s Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to support small businesses impacted by Hurricane Matthew. The bridge loan program, managed by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), will provide short-term, interest-free loans to small businesses that experienced physical or economic damage during the storm and recovery efforts. […]

Reflective of the state’s focus on a business-led approach to workforce development, CareerSource Florida’s recently appointed board member, Todd Rebol, brings to this position significant business and economic development experience. Gov. Rick Scott last month appointed Mr. Rebol, of Port Charlotte, to the state’s workforce policy and investment board. Mr. Rebol is vice president of […]

Today, Governor Rick Scott activated Florida’s Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to support local small businesses impacted by Hurricane Hermine. The bridge loan program, managed by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), will provide short-term, interest-free loans to small businesses that experienced physical or economic damage during the storm and recovery efforts. The […]

In observation of National Workforce Development Month, Governor Rick Scott has designated September as Workforce Development Month in Florida. Each year, Workforce Development Month is observed to recognize the professionals whose work to connect businesses and job seekers increases economic opportunities in their states and across the nation. Florida’s workforce system, which includes the Florida […]

Florida Healthcare Workforce (FHW), an initiative of the Florida Center for Nursing, with the support of CareerSource Florida, has published a report discussing the emerging and evolving roles and occupations within the state’s healthcare industry. Recent transformations of the healthcare delivery system and payment models are influencing the direction, talent required and structure of healthcare […]

Hundreds of thousands of Floridians with disabilities are ready, willing and able to be valuable contributors to the workforce, yet statistics show just 30 percent of those who are of working age are employed. For a fourth consecutive year, The Annual Family Café is partnering with the CareerSource Florida network, which includes the state Department […]

CareerSource Florida has launched a new website aimed at better meeting the talent and training needs of Florida businesses. The website, careersourceflorida.com, now features streamlined navigation, added functionality and more concise content to quickly direct businesses to the information and resources they need to remain competitive and succeed. Floridians looking to start or build careers […]

CareerSource Florida President and CEO Michelle Dennard announced several significant accomplishments by the state’s principal workforce policy and investment board under Governor Ron DeSantis’ leadership in 2019.

CareerSource Florida President and CEO Michelle Dennard announced several significant accomplishments by the state’s principal workforce policy and investment board under Governor Ron DeSantis’ leadership in 2019.

CareerSource Florida Board of Directors, business, government and community development leaders discussed strategies to continue improving Florida’s talent pipeline by increasing career readiness and workforce opportunities aligned with the needs of businesses — the state’s job creators.

Gov. Rick Scott has signed into law Senate Bill 7040, which aligns Florida’s nationally recognized workforce system with the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014. WIOA provides key guidance and updates to the workforce system in every state, with a focus on delivering customer-driven workforce solutions and enhanced customer service through an integrated […]

Governor Ron DeSantis announced three Local Workforce Development Boards are being awarded Veterans’ Performance Incentive Awards for their diligent work of providing employment and training opportunities to thousands of veterans.

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 Rick Scott announced participating employers throughout the state that are connecting Florida veterans and their families with job opportunities.

Governor Rick Scott announced the presentation of Veterans Performance Incentive Awards to three partners within the state’s CareerSource Florida network for the outstanding service to veterans provided by their employees.