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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 Who Are We?

 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?

Mission Facilitate and be the catalyst for workforce development services that are responsive to the Employment needs of Brevard. Vision A highly competitive workforce for Brevard.

Federal –Workforce Investment Act –Welfare Transition Program State –Competitive Projects Grants –Competitive –Demonstration –Private Foundations Funding Sources

 Board of County Commissioners  Eastern Florida State College  Division of Vocational Rehabilitation  Brevard County School District  Brevard Family of Housing Authorities  Senior Community Service Employment Program  Economic Development  Community Based Organization – Disabilities Representation Our Mandatory Partners

 Chambers of Commerce  Faith-based Organizations  Space Florida  Early Learning Coalition Other Community Partners

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 CSB Career Centers Corporate Goals

PHASE I Community II Leaders III Managerial/Staff Your Role Vision Strategic Direction Benchmarks Policies Consensus STRATEGTIC PLANNING Goals Organizational Capacity Budget Commitment TACTICAL PLANNING Objectives Action Strategies Action FOCUS 5+ years 3 years 1 year

 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) Responsibilities 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 Expectations of Board Members

Chamber Membership? Nomination Letter

Select Committee Fax back to Lyn at Application Package

Section (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 shall file a statement of financial interests pursuant to s Mail original Form 1 to CSB or to Supervisor of Elections in the County where you live. Brevard County’s Website: RWB Accountability Act

Lisa Rice President Contact Info