Building a Talent Hub
Our continued effort to brand Broward County as a Talent Hub, as well as our continued work with local industry leaders, academic leaders, and CareerSource Broward to develop a better workforce in Broward means that we are able to attract and retain talent in our county.
See our "Relocation Guide" as to why people are moving to live and work in Greater Fort Lauderdale!
Meet our Co-Chairs
Ashley Boxer
Mildred Coyne, Ph.d
Mildred Coyne, Ph.d
VP External Affairs,
Broward Health
Mildred Coyne, Ph.d
Mildred Coyne, Ph.d
Mildred Coyne, Ph.d
Senior Vice President of Workforce Education and Innovation,
Broward College
Melanie Dickinson
Melanie Dickinson
Melanie Dickinson
President & Publisher,
South Florida Business Journal
Ryan Shea
Melanie Dickinson
Melanie Dickinson
President - Florida/Caribbean region, Right Management
Building a Talent Hub - Goals & Strategies
- Transition Broward to become a net importer, retainer and creator of talent.
- Highlight the sustainability of talent in our region, alongside with the educational support system, lifestyle, and lower cost of living we possess.
- Quantify, market and showcase the talent in our community.
- Identify the talent and education gaps currently affecting our community so that we may grow our own talent.
- Leverage local universities and other organizations that have an alumni group to help recruit and retain talent.
Adult Vocational Aviation Maintenance
Florida's first Information Technology (IT) Apprenticeship program
Florida's first Information Technology (IT) Apprenticeship program
The first of its kind in Broward County, the high schoolers enrolled in the Broward College Postsecondary Adult Vocational Aviation Maintenance program will complete one Federal Aviation Administration certificate, either Airframe or Powerplant, by the time they graduate Miramar High School.
Florida's first Information Technology (IT) Apprenticeship program
Florida's first Information Technology (IT) Apprenticeship program
Florida's first Information Technology (IT) Apprenticeship program
Broward College recently announced the program and will welcome its first cohort of apprentices this month. Participating employers will work with the College to identify employees who would benefit from additional training and certifications.