Subject:
Title
Request for New Local Workforce Development Area (LWDA) Designation, comprised of Brevard County, Flagler County, and Volusia County. This new Local Workforce Development Area will serve collectively under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 as the Chief Elected Official.
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Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Dept/Office:
County Manager’s Office/Brevard Workforce Development Board, Inc. dba CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Application for the New Local Workforce Development Area Designation which will be transmitted to the State of Florida, Florida Commerce as required.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
A reduction in the number of local workforce development boards was required by Florida’s Reimagining Education and Career Help (REACH) Act to minimize duplication, improve consistency, and maximize resources to enhance outcomes for businesses and individuals, emphasizing a customer-focused approach.
In May 2023, the Governor affirmed the recommendation provided by the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors to realign and consolidate 10 local workforce development areas as outlined in the Florida Workforce System Transformation Plan.
Consolidation of CareerSource Flagler Volusia and CareerSource Brevard was part of the approved recommendation.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Please have the Chair execute the attached Application for New Local Workforce Development Area Designation and return to the County Manager’s Office.