“A skilled and productive workforce is critical to Florida’s growing economy, serving as a primary reason businesses expand in or locate to our great state.” 

That is a statement from Chris Hart, president and CEO of CareerSource Florida, the state’s public-private workforce policy and investment board. CareerSource Florida partners include the Department of Economic Opportunity, 24 local workforce development boards and 100 career centers throughout Florida. Together, they help connect businesses with the talented workforce and training needed to succeed and grow. In his role, Hart’s effort to strengthen the global competitiveness of Florida businesses is also helping Floridians enhance skills necessary for a thriving workforce.