Brevard Workforce 08 Annual Report

07-08 Annual Report

Since 2002, Brevard Workforce Development Board, Inc. (BWDB) and Brevard Workforce have delivered programs and services to benefit an expanding local economy and workforce.

This year, that service delivery process began to shift as the economy started to contract due to the housing decline and subsequent financial industry crisis. Unemployment was on the incline, local communities were realizing budget shortfalls and once thriving businesses were reducing staff or closing all together.

In this report we’ll share information about:

Unemployment numbers up at Job Link locations across Brevard
New (and unique) employment programs for the community
Our role in Aerospace Workforce Transition
Young Professionals: meeting their needs with an International Summit
Job Link Express hits the streets

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Highlights

Florida Aerospace Microgravity Training Program

81 aerospace workers were selected to take part in training opportunities aimed at preparing the workforce for the next generation of commercial and government space programs. Find out more about what Brevard Workforce Aerospace Workforce Transition team is doing to serve this special workforce.

2008 Young Professionals International Summit

Brevard County was chosen to host the Young Professionals International Summit – a partnership of LEAD Brevard, ypB and Brevard Workforce Development Board. 30,000 young people worked with companies, governments, YP organizations, and arts organizations to attract, engage and retain the next generation of talent. Read more >

Brevard Workforce Express Now Open!

BWDB purchased a mobile one-stop unit calling it the Brevard Workforce Express. The ‘bus,’ as it is often referred to, is essentially a career center on wheels. Read what Brevard Workforce Express offers to workers in Brevard.

BWDB’s Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth Program

The Brevard Workforce Youth Program experienced a significant transition during Program Year 07-08 with the implementation of two new program design features. Project CEO and an externship program for out-of-school youth that supports career development and work readiness training. Learn more >

	Reports
	Customer Performance Financial Statement Unemployment Data 07/08 Walk-In Traffic Data Historical Walk-In Data Web Traffic Data

	Meet the Board of Directors

	MFEAP
	The Military Family Employment Advocacy Program (MFEAP) received funding in the spring of 2008 for a unique Microsoft Office training delivered through Keiser University. Read how the program is helping military families in Brevard.

	BJL Resources
	Brevard Workforce Brevard Youth Works Brevard Workforce Development Board Employ Florida Virtual Job Fairs

Recognitions

	Kareen Barrey
Kareen Barrey learned about Brevard Workforce through the Family Support Center at Patrick Air Force Base. A military spouse, Kareen realized quickly that she had unique challenges when seeking employment. Learn how she overcame them >

	Brandon Bailey
Brandon Bailey always dreamed of someday becoming a firefighter. Thanks to Brevard Workforce’s Youth Program and Career Coach Helen Ortiz, Brandon earned his Fire Standards Certificate. Read his story >

	Bryan Howard Southeast Staffing
Bryan Howard of Southeast Staffing was honored by BWDB and Brevard Workforce as their first ‘Partner of the Year’ recipient for outstanding service to the local business community. Read about his superior performance as a workforce partner. Read more >

	Kim Armour Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach
Kim Amour graciously accepted the Business Recognition Award at the May 2008 board meeting on behalf of Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Resort. Read about the training program rebuilds put in place. Read more >

Programs funded through Brevard Workforce Development Board, Inc. are equal opportunity programs and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.