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EDUCATION IS THE NEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CURRENCY IN FLORIDA: VIDEO SHOWS WHY

By June 29, 2015No Comments1 min read

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Did you know that the average worker will have eight different jobs in their lifetime? Or that there are more than a quarter of a million job openings in Florida waiting for the right person?

A new video released by FloridaWins.org, a non-partisan advocacy website created by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, highlights why education is important to closing the state’s skills gap and encourages businesses to invest in “today’s learners who will become tomorrow’s earners.” To help Florida remain globally competitive, businesses must help workers continue to develop their skills by engaging in workforce training opportunities and earning key certifications.

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