Jacksonville event Tuesday hopes to connect industry leaders with workforce talent pool statewide.
The Florida Chamber of Commerce[1] is hosting a Data Hub Roundtable in Jacksonville Tuesday designed to bring business, education, public policy and philanthropic leaders together to discuss collating resources on worker talent in the state.
The Florida Talent Center Data Hub[2] is designed to provide industry leaders insight into the pipeline of talent designed to improve the workforce in the Sunshine State. That hub also features education and workforce information that reaches into early learning, post-secondary education and the impact it has on the workforce.
“Florida’s workforce is the foundation of our competitiveness, and the Jacksonville region plays a key role in that success,” said Mark Wilson, President and CEO of the Florida Chamber Foundation[3]. “Through the Foundation’s Future of Work initiative, we are helping local leaders use data to strengthen the talent pipeline and ensure Florida remains the best place to live, work and do business.”
The event will begin Tuesday at 9 a.m. and run to 12 p.m. at Miller Electric Co[4]. offices in Jacksonville. The roundtable will feature keynote speakers and group discussions.
“Employers, educators and community leaders all play a vital role in preparing Floridians for the jobs of today and tomorrow,” said Patty Keenan, Chief Talent Officer at Miller Electric and Advisory Board member for the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Future of Work Initiative. “These conversations help us better understand the opportunities ahead and ensure we are building a talent pipeline that supports both our people and our economy.”
The event is anticipated to draw participants from around Northeast Florida and the state.
Rachel Ludwig, Vice President of Talent Development for the Future Work at the Florida Chamber Foundation, said the roundtable aims at expanding talent networks throughout the state.
“When communities can see both their local data and how it connects to Florida’s bigger picture, real progress happens,” Ludwig said. “Jacksonville’s leadership in talent development shows what’s possible when employers, educators, and partners collaborate around shared goals for the workforce.”
References
- ^ Florida Chamber of Commerce (www.flchamber.com)
- ^ Florida Talent Center Data Hub (www.flchamber.com)
- ^ Florida Chamber Foundation (www.flchamber.com)
- ^ Miller Electric Co (www.mecojax.com)