The high cost of housing – either to rent or to own – and the influence it has on the local workforce and economy continues to dominate the news. In the recent Workforce Employer Survey**, 100 Southwest Florida (SWFL) organizations were asked if their organizations experienced employee turnover and – if yes – to indicate (to the best of their knowledge) the primary reason(s) why the employee(s) left their organizations.
The 2023 Southwest Florida Educational and Workforce Outcomes Report confirmed a disturbing, ongoing trend – FAFSA completion rates (to obtain a Pell Grant) continue to decrease among the region’s 12th grade student population.
The SWFL Equitable Jobs Pipeline team continues to work daily to upskill the regional workforce and stimulate economic development, which will continue to build and expand a strong economic future for Florida.
The 10th annual Southwest Florida regional educational and workforce outcomes study has been released and provides key information about demographics, education, occupations, employments gaps and projected job growth. The study…
One hundred organizations responded to the 2021 Workforce Employer Survey, which was three-times the number that replied to the 2020 survey. Lee County has the highest concentration (75%) of the responding businesses operating among the five SW Florida counties.
The FutureMakers Coalition is fortunate enough to collaborate with over 300 FutureMakers who represent business, education, government, nonprofits, philanthropy, students, and residents across the five Southwest Florida (SWFL) counties.
The sixth annual Southwest Florida workforce overview study has been released and provides key information about industries, occupations, employments gaps and projected job growth.
2017 Business Survey Report: 116 Businesses responded from Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hedry and Lee counties as well as Outside of Southwest Florida.
Respondents include small, medium and large business.
The fifth annual Southwest Florida workforce overview study has been released and provides key information about industries, occupations, employments gaps and projected job growth.
The fourth annual Southwest Florida workforce overview study has been released and provides key information about industries, occupations, employments gaps and projected job growth. Which Southwest Florida occupations have the…