December 10, 2023

Florida's Advantages: Education and Workforce

United for Success in Florida

Education, workforce and economic development agencies combine forces in Florida to grow a ready supply of talent.

Janet Ware | 9/24/2009
Heartland Workforce
Sebring

As older workers at utilities and related companies in rural communities get set to retire, upgrading the skills of new hires and incumbent workers is vitally important. Heartland Workforce, which serves employers and employees in DeSoto, Hardee and Highlands counties in Florida’s South Central region, identified energy as a critical industry sector in need of workforce solutions. The result was a $500,000 QRT grant to train 157 people across 15 companies in energy and water occupations, including photovoltaic design and installation, sustainable homes design and water/wastewater operation. “We have a vested interest in making sure that businesses coming into our area stay in our area,” says Roger Hood, president and CEO of Heartland Workforce. “We’re looking for ways to help these businesses remain viable, and workforce development is a key way we can do that.”

EmployFlorida.com

Florida’s complete range of state and local workforce services is as close as your computer, available 24/7 and free of charge.

> At www.EmployFlorida.com, you’ll find:

  • More than 15,000 Florida job openings directly placed on the site by employers or One-Stop Centers.
  • Another 120,000-plus Florida job listings picked up from corporate, public and private websites.
  • Quick search features that allow job seekers to zero in on specific geographic areas and employers to sort resumes and rank applicants by skills and on-the-job experience.
  • Detailed labor force and salary statistics for quick county-by-county comparisons.

Tags: Education, Business Florida

Florida Business News

Florida Trend Video Pick

Art Basel attracts artists from all over the globe. This New York artist shares his experience
Art Basel attracts artists from all over the globe. This New York artist shares his experience

Art Basel is an annual fair that serves as a platform for the best in contemporary art, attracting artists, collectors, and curators.

 

Video Picks | Viewpoints@FloridaTrend

Ballot Box

Do you believe that home values in Florida have finally peaked?

  • Absolutely!
  • No way!
  • The jury's still out...
  • Other (Let us know in the comment section below)

See Results

Florida Trend Media Company
490 1st Ave S
St Petersburg, FL 33701
727.821.5800

© Copyright 2023 Trend Magazines Inc. All rights reserved.