NEWS

The CareerSource Florida Board of Directors today unanimously approved the appointment of Adrienne Johnston as the President and CEO of CareerSource Florida.

Florida’s local workforce development boards are receiving letter grades to help identify areas in which they excel and areas that can be strengthened to improve outcomes for job seekers, workers and businesses. The letter grades are among components of the state’s 2021 Reimagining Education and Career Help (REACH) Act to provide greater transparency and accountability in Florida’s workforce and education systems.

Recognizing the monumental effort that debris removal will be in Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis is urging all companies who support debris removal, including those involved in debris hauling, monitoring and solid-waste management, to hire displaced and employment-seeking Floridians, locally.

Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of John Adams Jr., Kiley Damone, Eric Hall, Timothy Hinson, Joe Marino, Kevin McDonald, Laurie Sallarulo, Andrew Schmadeke, Jerry “Les” Sims and the reappointment of Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson and Allison Kinney to the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors.

Governor Ron DeSantis proclaimed September as Workforce Development Month in Florida in recognition of the collaborative efforts between the Governor’s Office, state agencies and workforce leaders to make Florida the best state in the nation for workforce education by 2030.

CareerSource Florida is announcing Governor Ron DeSantis’ appointments this week of seven new members of the state workforce board: Abraham “Abe” Alangaden, Erick Arroyo, Bayne Beecher, Melvin “Mel” Ponder, Brian Sartain, Meredith Stanfield, and Representative Dana Trabulsy.

CareerSource Florida highlighted the commitment to workforce education and training in the 2022-2023 state budget, recently signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, which will help more Floridians and businesses prosper as the state’s economy continues to grow. 

CareerSource Florida is announcing the appointments of Kevin O’Farrell, Ph.D., Rep. Lauren Melo, (R) Naples, and Brent McNeal to the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors.

With Florida’s economy booming, the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors is expanding access to and availability of career, training and support services with more than $10.4 million in Get There Faster: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Governor’s Reserve Fund grants.

CareerSource Florida’s two state-level training grant programs are receiving high marks from businesses that use them, according to a new report by the state Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability.

CareerSource Florida announced the award of a Quick Response Training grant for $161,700 to assist advanced manufacturer Probes Unlimited with its customized training needs for 55 new employees in Bonifay.

CareerSource Florida recognized the noteworthy accomplishments of the state’s workforce system as Florida’s economy continued its strong recovery in 2021.

Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Sophia Eccleston, Robert Salonen, Emmanuel Tormes and Patsy Sanchez to the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors.

Susan Bosse was among the inaugural class of professionals to achieve the International Economic Development Council’s new Entrepreneurship Development Professional (EDP) credential.

Governor Ron Desantis extends greetings and best wishes to all observing October 2021 as Disability Employment Awareness Month.

CareerSource Florida Board of Directors approved two additional nominees as members of the state’s first Credentials Review Committee to help strengthen Florida’s workforce and education systems.

CareerSource Florida Board of Directors Executive Committee announced 16 leaders in industry, education and workforce development to serve on the state’s newly created Credentials Review Committee.

CareerSource Florida announced today the selection of Stephanie Smith as chair of the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors. Ms. Smith is senior director of government relations for Anthem, Inc.

The business, education, economic development and government leaders of the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors took additional steps today to enhance accountability and transparency in Florida’s workforce system.

Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls announced his intent to work with Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration to reform Florida’s workforce system to foster economic mobility for those who need it most.

Governor Ron DeSantis today recognized the exemplary work of CareerSource Florida and the state workforce system in 2020, an extraordinary year of challenges and opportunities.

CareerSource Florida is honored to welcome a group of accomplished leaders with diverse and successful backgrounds in many industries vital to our state’s economic growth.

The new law supports rural economic development and emphasizes the authority of the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors to shape workforce policy in alignment with the Governor’s vision for Florida’s future.

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.

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. 

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…