Workforce Readiness

The workforce readiness committee monitors and evaluates local activities concerning workforce readiness issues and encourages member involvement in activities impacting this area. This committee works closely with the School District of Palm Beach County’s Career Academies to provide work experience opportunities for teens in our area. This successful program matches students with organizations in an effort to ready the students for the workforce and to assist organizations in attracting local talent who might otherwise seek employment outside of Palm Beach County.  This committee is also works closely with other community-based organizations to promote workforce readiness in our county.

To volunteer for this exciting committee, please contact the Workforce Readiness Chair. 

HRPBC Partners with Palm Beach County Schools Career Education Programs

What is Career Education?

Career Education in the School District of Palm Beach County is a planned program of career and technical courses and learning experiences that links educators, businesses, and the community in preparing all students with the knowledge and skills for lifelong learning and successful careers in a global society.  The aim of Career Education is to ensure that every student is properly prepared for postsecondary enrollment and/or a smooth transition into the workplace.

Why Career Education?

Students participating in Career Education programs in the School District of Palm Beach County will graduate with career training in high wage, high demand occupations as well as a set of strong workplace competencies that today's workforce demands from its employees.  Career Education provides a solid foundation to help build futures for students by integrating academic, critical thinking, technical, and organizational skills that are relevant to the real world.  Students will leave Career Education programs with the proper skills to make informed decisions for a future career.
 
This partnership is about engaging all of you in supporting the career academies by mentoring students, serving in an advisory capacity, or sharing professional experience with students.  We need your help.  Contact Darron Davis, Workforce Readiness Chair and learn how you can get involved.