Let’s get to work. Brevard Workforce Board Recruitment Information.

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

Contact Info

Lisa Rice

President

[email protected]

321-394-0507