Let’s get to work. Brevard Workforce Board Recruitment Information.
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Let’s get to work.
Brevard Workforce Board Recruitment Information
Who Are We?
Private, non-profit organization
Volunteer Board of Directors
Oversee workforce initiatives
Partner with local elected officials
One of 24 Florida Workforce Boards
Board established through legislation
Serve as point of contact
Provide forum to consider workforce needs
Collaborate on new training programs
Advise elected officials on workforce policy
Coordinate with economic development effort
Plan and implement workforce programs to ensure coordination of services and achieve local goals
What Do We Do?
VisionA highly competitive workforce for Brevard.
Mission
Facilitate and be the catalyst for workforce development services that are responsive to the Employment needs of Brevard.
Mission
Facilitate and be the catalyst for workforce development services that are responsive to the Employment needs of Brevard.
Funding Sources
• Federal– Workforce Investment Act – Welfare Transition Program
• State– Competitive Projects
• Grants– Competitive– Demonstration– Private Foundations
Our Mandatory Partners
Board of County CommissionersBrevard Community CollegeDivision of Vocational RehabilitationBrevard County School DistrictBrevard Family of Housing Authorities Senior Community Service Employment
ProgramEconomic DevelopmentCommunity Based Organization –
Disabilities Representation
TRDA (Technology and Research Development Authority)
Chambers of CommerceFaith-based OrganizationsSpace FloridaEarly Learning Coalition
Other Community Partners
Corporate Goals
Goal #1 - Convene the community and conduct community awareness regarding workforce issues
Goal #2 – Strengthen Key Business Clusters
Goal #3 – Enhance E3 Concept
Goal #4 - Sustain Successful Operations of Brevard Workforce Career Centers
PHASE
I
Community
II
Leaders
III
Managerial/Staff
VisionStrategic DirectionBenchmarksPoliciesConsensus
STRATEGIC PLANNINGGoalsOrganizational CapacityBudgetCommitment
TACTICAL PLANNINGObjectivesAction StrategiesAction
FOCUS
5+ years
3 years
1 year
Your Role
Responsibilities of Board Members
Legally responsible for fiscal oversight
Ensure the organization is well managed
Create the organization’s identity
Communicate and promote the organization’s mission and goals
Provide industry knowledge & insight (i.e trends, growing industry)
Expectations of Board Members
Be an active participant in Board proceedings
Be a member of at least one committee
Participate in an open, honest, respectful, and non-serving manner in all deliberations
Be an agent of change for the organization and workforce in our community
Nomination Letter
Chamber Membership?
Application Package
Select Committee Fax back to Lyn Sevin
RWB Accountability Act
Section 445.007(1), Florida Statutes, was amended to require each regional board member and executive director file a financial disclosure form.
Specifically: Each member of a regional workforce board who is not otherwise required to file a full and public disclosure of financial interests pursuant to s. 8, Art. II of the State Constitution or s. 112.3144 shall file a statement of financial interests pursuant to s. 112.3145.
Mail original Form 1 to BW or to Supervisor of Elections in the County where you live. Brevard County’s Website:
http://www.ethics.state.fl.us/FORMS/Form1
