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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.

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Lisa Martinez

Founder and CEO - LM Genuine Solutions

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Kenneth Finneran

VP of Human Resources - e-Med

Goals

2024-2025 COMMITTEE GOALS

  • Convene 3 Targeted Industry Roundtables with education institutions and a representative sample of those industries’ leaders to establish regular dialogue between business and educators on workforce needs and other issues that may surface.
  • Hold 2 Workshops on How to Develop an Apprenticeship/Internship with post-secondary and secondary educational institutions.
  • Collaborate with the HR and Workforce Development Committee and other committees on four forums/meetings on topics and issues related to education and workforce development.
  • Broaden committee membership by adding 10 new members from the business community.
  • Collaborate with Beacon Council's Academic Leaders Council and educational institutions to create a greater awareness of K-12 educational options in Miami-Dade to the business sector

 

Latest News

Committee Updates

2024 MIAMI-DADE EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SURVEY RESULTS

08/13/2024

Discover the findings of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's survey on the local workforce demands and the vital role that higher education plays ...

FIU and Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce uncover local workforce development trends, business landscape

08/13/2024

Survey results highlight the importance of partnerships between employers in Miami-Dade County and higher education institutions to prepare students ...

A strong Miami-Dade economy requires investment in quality child care | Opinion

03/04/2024

Miami-Dade County is at a crossroads, struggling with affordability that has far-reaching consequences for working families and employers. The high ...