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CareerSource South Florida
Scores High in State Performance
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As part of the 2021 Reimagining Education and Career Help (REACH) Act, Florida’s local workforce development boards have received letter grades to help identify areas in which they excel and areas that can be strengthened to improve outcomes for job seekers and businesses. Using criteria set by the Governor’s REACH Office in 2022 and data from the 2021-2022 fiscal year, CareerSource South Florida was assigned an A- as its baseline grade. The REACH Act was established by House Bill 1507 in June 2021 to strengthen the coordination of education and workforce initiatives while promoting accountability and transparency throughout the network of agencies.
In support of this initiative, CareerSource South Florida worked in collaboration with the state board, the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), local workforce development boards, education institutions, businesses, and community partners to:
- Realign programs and resources to meet local demand for labor in occupations that lead to self-sustaining jobs.
- Provide job seekers with broader access to education and training options, labor market information, career planning tools, workforce training, and education support.
- Implement data-driven accountability measures such as quantifiable outcomes for training, employment programs, and services to Florida businesses.
- Deliver excellent customer service focused on continuous improvement for Florida’s workforce and the long-term self-sufficiency of participants.
Local workforce development boards were graded based on how well they meet federal accountability measures. Under the REACH Act, letter grades will be assigned annually. The next grades are planned for release in October 2023.
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The CareerSource South Florida Board Recognizes Staff for Outstanding Community Service |
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Applauded for their work to support economic recovery for business and families in the wake of Hurricane Ian, CareerSource South Florida (CSSF) team members were recognized during the December 15, 2022 meeting of the South Florida Workforce Investment Board (SFWIB). This was not the first time that the CSSF team has been on the forefront of providing workforce services following a natural disaster. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, CSSF initiated Rapid Response activities, authorized by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, to help prevent permanent business closures, mass layoffs and provide reemployment assistance.
On the morning of October 4th, 2022, CareerSource South Florida deployed 3 Mobile Workforce Assistance Units in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Department of Economic Opportunity and The Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works to serve during the opening of the first Disaster Recovery Center in Naples, FL and the community of Fort Myers, FL. The team helped businesses fill positions left by employees who had to relocate while connecting job seekers with Disaster Recovery job opportunities. Those impacted by the storm were also connected to relief services including Reemployment Application Assistance and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Over the next 30 days, the CSSF team traveled daily from Miami Gardens to areas most affected by the storm, working 12 hour shifts, 7 days a week, to deliver essential workforce and relief services until our colleagues at CareerSource Southwest Florida were able to reopen. The following staff members were recognized by Rick Beasley, Executive Director, CSSF and Mr. Juan-Carlos del Valle, Vice Chair, SFWIB for their dedicated service to the community.
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• James Gold
• Armond Johnson
• Karen Hylton-Mickens
• Tweena Baugh
• Jarvis Washington
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• Jessica Williams
• Marcia Silvera
• Edna James
• Alicia Thompson
• Yoslan Guerra
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• Darien Armstrong
• Georgia Nash
• Cadeau Augustin
• Josue Bonilla
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CareerSource South Florida
Continues Investment in Youth at Homestead Senior High School
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In an effort to support youth participation in career development programs, CareerSource South Florida (CSSF) is continuing our investment in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) Youth Pre-Apprenticeship Career and Technical Program. CSSF recently approved an allocation of $75,000 to support this program at Homestead Senior High School, giving students the opportunity to gain hands on experience while building talent in the construction industry. This program is designed to help fill the employment gap, and expose students to trades such as Bricklayer, Carpentry, Heating and Air-conditioning Installer Servicer, Drywall Finisher/Painter, Electrician and other in demand trade occupations.
First year students will be given the opportunity to participate in a paid summer internship to further expose the students to the various trades. Once completed, the 150 hours will count towards the 300 total program hours required to be completed in student participants’ 12th grade year.
The pre-apprenticeship training is a 23-month specialized program that targets eligible M-DCPS 11th and 12th grade students. This program is developed to increase youth participation in programs that will prepare them for success.
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CareerSource South Florida invites Veterans attending this event to visit our
Mobile Workforce Assistance Center to receive Job Search Assistance, Career Counseling and information about Career Training Opportunities.
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Miami-Dade Beacon Council Announces 2022-2023 Officers, Board of Directors
and Committee Leadership
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Yolanda Cash Jackson, Esq., (pictured left) Shareholder at Becker, has been elected Chair of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council 2022-2023 Board of Directors. We are pleased to announce that our Executive Director Rick Beasley, CareerSource South Florida, was elected as a Co-Chair for the Beacon Council’s Opportunity Miami initiative. He will be joined by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County and Juan Carlos Liscano, Vice President of Miami for American Airlines.
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The Miami-Dade Beacon Council is the County’s official public-private economic development organization. The Board of Directors consists of volunteer leaders from the community’s leading businesses, community organizations, educational institutions, nonprofits, and local government, and provides leadership and governance for the 501 (c)6. |
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CareerSource South Florida is a public-private partnership that establishes state and federally funded workforce development and training policies for Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. CareerSource South Florida provides high quality, customized employment and training solutions to workers and employers in support of economic development. Services are available to everyone at no cost through a network of centers located throughout the region. For more information on CareerSource South Florida, including valuable resources for businesses and job seekers, please visit www.careersourcesfl.com or call 305-594-7615. |
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CareerSource South Florida is an equal employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment via Florida Relay 711. |
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