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CareerSource South Florida Hosts
Career Fair to Build Talent in
Clean Energy Industries
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Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and CareerSource South Florida staff spend time talking to employers and prospective job seekers during the Aspen Ideas: Climate 2023 Climate and Clean Energy Career Fair. (Photo by Armando Rodriguez, Miami-Dade County) |
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Resiliency and sustainability is the ability to cope with adverse shocks and stresses that affect the quality of life in South Florida including sea level rise, storm events and hurricanes. Labor Market indicators show that from these challenges, new and exciting industries and employment opportunities will gain momentum.
In an effort to build talent in emerging clean energy industries, CareerSource South Florida recently hosted employers and job seekers during the Aspen Ideas: Climate 2023 Climate and Clean Energy Career Fair. This event, held at the Miami-Beach Convention Center, in collaboration with the City of Miami Beach, the Aspen Institute, CareerSource South Florida and Miami-Dade County, is an opportunity for employers to build talent and job seekers to engage with local companies in the solar, energy storage, technology, transportation, and finance sectors.
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Employers including the University of Miami, Miami-Dade Water & Sewer, City of Miami Beach Police Department, The Academy of South Florida, Lab22c, American Airlines and AmePower USA are just a few of the many employers who arrived at the Convention Center eager to recruit talent to fill open positions. |
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as demand for solar and wind energy generation increases over the next 10 years, solar and wind energy infrastructure will need to be put in place. This requires a variety of workers, including solar photovoltaic (PV) panel installers and wind techs. Over 50 percent more of these workers are projected to be needed by 2029.
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Southwest Airlines Hires
On-the-Spot during Recent Job Fair
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Southwest Airlines recently filled over 20 positions for Ramp Agents during a hiring event hosted by CareerSource South Florida. This event, held on March 8, 2023, brought in recruiters from all over the country to meet with talented individuals who have what it takes to work in a demanding position with nontraditional hours while providing the famous Southwest Hospitality.
Ramp Agents ensure Ground Operations run smoothly and safely by supporting various roles “below the wing,” including directing planes on the ground and transporting baggage, cargo, and other flight essentials. Ramp Agents are also problem solvers, working collaboratively with other Ground Operations Teams to meet flight departure timelines. Job offers were given to 22 qualified individuals who can expect to earn $35,360.00 annually plus benefits, including Medical, Dental, 401(k), Southwest Airlines Gratitude points and unlimited space available travel on all Southwest flights. Southwest offers all its employees the opportunity for learning and continued personal growth.
CareerSource South Florida provides high quality, customized employment, training, and recruitment 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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Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Helps Student Jump-Start a Career in
the Automotive Service Industry
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Maleek Wallace dreams of working under the hood as an Automotive Service Technician. So when he heard about the Automotive Registered Pre-Apprenticeship program offered at D.A. Dorsey Technical College, he saw an opportunity to make that dream a reality. “Cars are fascinating to me,” said Wallace who is now working as a pre-apprentice at Champion Auto Clinic located at 1643 SW 8th St. Miami, FL. “I wanted to educate myself about cars and get better at working on them. I am learning to work on brakes and look forward to working on engines. I enjoy learning new things about cars and motorcycles. I hope to work here when I finish the program.”
Champion Auto Clinic has been at the same location for over 25 years. Wallace had no prior experience before joining the team as a pre-apprentice, but Shop Supervisor Gamal Baez saw this as an opportunity. “Giving back to someone who wants to get into the trade is the least we can do,” said Baez. “The benefit to us is that we get someone who really wants to learn and work their way up.”
Developed in partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, CareerSource South Florida and the Florida Department of Education, this 450-hour program is available to eligible Miami-Dade County residents and Adult-Ed Students at D.A. Dorsey Technical College located at 7100 NW 17th Ave, Miami, FL 33147. Enrollment is FREE!
Registered pre-apprenticeship programs provide an avenue for both adults and youth who are at least 16 years old to become qualified to enter registered apprenticeship programs. They may also receive credit towards the completion of a registered apprenticeship program, often shortening the program length by as much as a year.
To qualify for this program, students must enroll at D.A. Dorsey Technical College. All classes are taught by certified Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Mechanic instructors with an abundance of vehicle repair experience. This course will combine classroom instruction with hands on experience using the latest industry standard tools and equipment. Successful students will earn a FLDOE Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate and OSHA Safety Certification.
For more information about this innovative program, contact Rashondra Bembry, SFWIB Job Training Program Specialist at (305)-929-1561 or Isaac Caries-Herrera, SFWIB Job Training Program Specialist at (305)-929-1519.
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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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