Oct 23, 2019BoardMeeting
BoardCross-Sector Collaboration and Engagement Workgroup Meeting Minutes
The meeting included presentations on the Broward Up program by Broward College and on building the talent pipeline by FloridaMakes. Discussion topics included the percentage of students getting jobs within 90 days of completing a degree/certificate, the movement to online education, utilizing continuing education courses, developing partnerships with companies and libraries, and addressing challenges related to interstate mobility and retaining students in Florida. The workgroup also discussed bringing government, academia, and business together, ensuring flexibility in Florida's education system for stackable credentials, and addressing public misperceptions of certain occupations.