Florida’s population could grow by 1.4 million people by 2030. Florida Taxwatch examined key trends in population growth, employment, income, GDP and tourism and predicts the state’s economy could hit some headwinds by 2027 before recovering by 2030.
Today, in recognition of Career and Technical Education (CTE) month, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida’s achievement as the number one state in the nation for workforce education fulfilling Executive Order 19-31 five years ahead of the 2030 goal. This milestone reflects Governor DeSantis’ more than $12 billion commitment to workforce education and builds on Florida’s broader record of excellence, including top rankings in higher education, talent attraction, and education freedom. These accomplishments position Florida as the national leader in preparing a skilled, future-ready workforce through historic investments and industry-driven programs.
The Leadership Series 101: Excellence In Manufacturing course is designed to give participants a better understanding of what it means to “lead” the workforce , what their roles and responsibilities are, learn tools and disciplines of being in a leadership / supervisory role in a manufacturing setting, and how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. During this training, participants will learn the skills needed to transition from a high performer to an effective leader in the organization.
Our program is built to identify those employers in your great state who are doing things right and creating cultures that make employees proud to be a part of them. We give recognition where it’s due and provide companies with valuable feedback from their teams.
Imagine empowering your team with cutting-edge AI skills at no cost boosting efficiency, sparking innovation, and elevating productivity across the workplace.
This exciting training opportunity is designed specifically for non-technical professionals, equipping them with practical, job-ready skills to confidently use generative AI in their daily work. Participants will build essential AI literacy, learn how to seamlessly integrate AI tools into real-world tasks, and receive personalized guidance during the session, along with continued support through dedicated coaching.
Your participation supports the high school pre-apprenticeship programs in Lake, Orange, Osceola, Marion, Seminole, and Sumter counties, and helps prepare the next generation construction professionals.
The Florida Chamber Foundation today announced that Florida, if it were a nation, would now rank as the 15th largest economy in the world, with a gross domestic product exceeding $1.7 trillion. The Florida Chamber Foundation has set a long-term goal of making Florida a top 10 global economy by 2030. Florida has surpassed Spain and stands just $25.5 billion behind Australia.
“We had a fantastic turnout at this year’s Farm City event held at Brite Leaf Citrus Nursery! Thank you to all our partners, presenters, and students who made the day such a success.”
October is National Manufacturing Month! This month, we’re recognizing the skilled workers and companies who dedicate their careers to driving innovation and economic growth. According to Lightcast – Labor Market Analytics, manufacturing jobs in Sumter County grew by 8% from 2019-2024, with a 15% projected growth rate over the next five years.
