Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Heartland Workforce Investment Board Inc.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Sebring
County
The county where this buyer is located.
Highlands
Address
Physical address of this buyer.
5901 Us Hwy 27 South Suite 1
Phone Number
Contact phone number for this buyer.
(863) 385-3672
Zip Code
Postal code for this buyer's location.
33870
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Heartland Workforce Investment Board Inc
The meetings covered a range of topics across several committees, including youth program performance reports and the election of a new Youth Council Chair. Financial and operations discussions included the review of financial reports, approval of the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, and the selection of a vendor for copy services. The Business Enhancement Committee addressed the Education and Industry Consortium/Sector Strategies meeting report and the development of a local strategic plan using the 5-Pillars framework. Board of Directors actions included affirming new board member appointments, approving workforce services contracts for training, and presenting the 2026-2027 regional demand occupations list.
The CareerSource Heartland's PY 2027 Local Plan Modification outlines a two-year strategy (2027-2028) under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to address regional workforce and economic development needs across DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, and Okeechobee counties, and includes a regional addendum for a wider ten-county area. The plan is structured around five pillars: Industry-Driven Strategies, Worker Mobility, Integrated Systems, Accountability, and Flexibility and Innovation. It aims to build talent pipelines, enhance service delivery, and support economic growth by focusing on employer-led solutions, work-based learning, apprenticeship expansion, and coordinated regional efforts.
This document outlines the Sector Strategies Vision for Florida's Heartland Region, focusing on expanding economic prosperity by engaging the community to build skilled workforces. It details industry-focused approaches to align public and private resources, address talent needs, and develop a robust talent pipeline. Key strategies include fostering partnerships among educational systems, economic development, and workforce systems, with a primary focus on high-growth sectors such as Healthcare and Advanced Manufacturing, to create meaningful career pathways.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Heartland Workforce Investment Board Inc meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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Public-sector contacts connected to Heartland Workforce Investment Board Inc.
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