Subject:
Title
Appointments to Brevard Workforce Development, Inc. Board of Directors dba CareerSource Brevard
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Fiscal Impact:
There is no direct fiscal impact to the Brevard County Board of County Commissioner budget as Brevard Workforce Development Board is a separate organization and has its own budget, finances, and accounting. This action will ensure that Brevard County continues to receive approximately $10,474,000 in employment & training funds which assists in developing the workforce of Brevard to meet the talent pipeline needs for business and industry.
Dept/Office:
Brevard Workforce Development Board, Inc. dba CareerSource Brevard
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners appoint the following to the CareerSource Brevard Board of Directors: Karen Locke, Karen Houston, Cordell Rolle, Monica Shah, and Holly Tanner. The term of the appointments are 3 years through June 30, 2025.
It is requested that the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners reappoint the following to the CareerSource Brevard Board of Directors: Frank Abbate, Shawn Beal, Nancy Heller, Art Hoelke, and Traci Klinkbeil. The term of the reappointments are 3 years through June 30, 2025.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners is required by Federal law to approve the appointments of members to the CareerSource Brevard Board (CSB). Board member requirements are outlined in the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, Florida Statute 445, CareerSource Brevard approved by-laws, the Grantee-Subgrantee Agreement with State Department of Economic Opportunity and CareerSource Florida Administrative Policy 91.
Business seats must include a C-level employee or business owner, a business with 5 or more employees, and a business that represents an in-demand industry within the region. The nominees have gone through a nomination and application process that includes a nomination from a local business organization such as, but not limited to, a Chamber, vetting through the CSB Executive Committee and the full CareerSource Brevard Board of Directors approval before it comes before the Brevard County Commission for final approval.
These appointments were approved by CareerSource Brevard’s Board of Directors at the August 18, 2022, meeting. These appointments will assist in enhancing the overall goals of the mission of the organization by linking with the various businesses and mandated partner organizations throughout Brevard County.
Contact: Marci Murphy
Phone: 321-394-0507
e-mail: mmurphy@careersourcebrevard.com
Clerk to the Board Instructions: