Skip to content

Education & Workforce Development Committee

It's widely acknowledged that a robust economy hinges on a well-prepared, educated workforce. The Education & Workforce Development Committee strives to collaborate with educational institutions, businesses policymakers, and community stakeholders to cultivate innovative solutions that address current and future workforce needs, promote lifelong learning, and ensure inclusive economic prosperity for all.

Henry Ford once said that “anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty,” and our Education & Workforce Development Committee couldn’t agree more. There is simply no success without ongoing education. We need to continuously provide options for education and/or workforce development. In an emerging community like Miami-Dade, one with a significant population of first- and second-generation immigrants, there is no faster path to success. Additionally, as technological disruption continues to alter the work-world landscape, it is essential to understand and prepare to meet the needs of the emerging job market.

The Education & Workforce Committee seeks to foster a skilled, adoptable, and inclusive workforce for the future through innovative education and workforce development initiatives.  The committee undertakes to bridge the gap between education and industry, by collaborating with educational institutions, businesses, policymakers, and community stakeholders.  Committee objectives include: Being the voice for education and workforce development in Greater Miami; Developing and approving education-focused legislative priorities for Chamber advocacy at the local, state and federal levels' Establishing spaces and partnerships where chamber members can interact and develop talent; and raising awareness and advocating for digital literacy in Miami-Dade County and establishing its importance for the growth of our region.

Participation in the Education & Workforce Committee is open to all Greater Miami Chamber members in good standing who have interests or concerns in this arena. Members include a broad range of professionals, educators and those passionate about this crucial area of engagement.

To learn more or to get involved, please tap here to connect with a committee staff liaison today.

Ready to unleash your potential?  Join a GMCC Committee Today!

TAP TO VIEW RECORDING OF 9/18/24 MIAMI DADE COLLEGE  MICRO INTERNSHIP WEBINAR

 

Dr. Beatriz González - Featured Image

Dr. Beatriz González

Wolfson Campus President - Miami Dade College

Zuanel Diaz - Featured Image

Zuanel Diaz

Assistant Vice President, Interprofessional Education, Baptist Health Academics - Baptist Health South Florida

Goals

2026-2027 EDUCATION & WORKFORCE COMMITTEE GOALS:

  • Advance data-driven workforce and talent development strategies that strengthen the Greater Miami economy by positioning the committee as a leading convener of workforce intelligence, industry engagement, and cross-sector collaboration. 
  • Equip Chamber members and the business community to navigate workforce transformation and emerging technologies through practical education, collaborative learning opportunities, and workforce innovation initiatives. 
  • Expand and strengthen work-based learning opportunities across the Greater Miami workforce ecosystem through collaborative partnerships and employer engagement initiatives. 
  •  Strengthen committee engagement, cross-sector collaboration, and Chamber membership growth to advance the Chamber’s workforce and economic development priorities. 

VIEW FY27 COMMITTEE GOALS

Latest News

Committee Updates

The Legislative Brief: GMCC Advocacy Updates

10/01/2025

Last Updated: October 1, 2025 Our Governmental Affairs Committee continues to monitor legislative developments and resiliency initiatives following ...

The Legislative Brief (2025 State Budget Recap): GMCC Advocacy Updates

07/11/2025

Assessing How the Final Budget Impacts the Chamber's Priorities and Partners The 2025-2026 Florida Budget, totaling $115.1 billion, was signed by ...

The Legislative Brief (July 2025 Recap): GMCC Advocacy Updates

07/11/2025

We want to thank our Governmental Affairs Committee for their continued support and engagement throughout the 2025 Regular Legislative Session. As of ...