“准备佛罗里达州的人才供应系统满足不断变化的劳动力需求，这对于维持一个强大而可持续的经济，这是一个继续吸引企业在佛罗里达州移动和扩展的强大和可持续的经济，”said Governor DeSantis。“The Talent Development Council will bring stakeholders to the table to find an industry-led solution and strategic plan on cultivating the talent needed for Florida’s workforce in the 21st century.”

“Under Governor DeSantis leadership, the council is committed to developing a coordinated, data-driven, statewide industry-focused approach to addressing talent development in Florida, ensuring that Florida will continue to be the premier destination for business expansion,”said Chairman of the Florida Talent Development Council Joel Schleicher.“We are bringing together members that understand the needs of Florida, and I am eager for us to start the conversation.”

The Florida Talent Development Council, administered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, is tasked with creating a strategic plan to ensure 60 percent of working-age Floridians hold a high-value postsecondary credential by 2030.

“Governor DeSantis is committed to strengthening the alignment between industry and learning,”said Executive Director of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Ken Lawson。“佛罗里达人才发展委员会是一种渠道，将教育工作者，教育机构，商业领袖和经济发展专业人员汇集在一起​​，讨论为佛罗里达州开发和维护多种和高技能劳动力的需求和确定解决方案。”

Members of the Florida Talent Development Council include:

• Joel Schleicher，由州长指定;
• Senator Travis Hutson, appointed by the President of the Senate;
• Representative Rene Plasencia, appointed by the Speaker of the House;
• Michelle Dennard, President of CareerSource Florida, Inc.;
• Jamal Sowell, President and CEO of Enterprise Florida, Inc.;
• Ken Lawson, Executive Director of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity;
• Richard Corcoran, Commissioner of Education.
• Bob Ward，佛罗里达委员会的总统兼首席执行官100;
• Mark Wilson, President of the Florida Chamber of Commerce.
• Timothy M. Cerio., appointed by the chair of the Board of Governors.
• Marva Johnson,appointed by the chair of the State Board of Education.

The council will also have ex officio nonvoting members from the State University System, the Florida College System, Chancellor of Career and Adult Education at the Florida Department of Education, the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida and the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges.

For more information, visit FloridaJobs.org/TalentDevelopmentCouncil.

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