By Taylor Torregano | November 4, 2019 at 4:53 PM EST – Updated November 5 at 10:55 AM SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – There’s a desperate need for new insurance employees in the Sarasota area, according to the Chamber of Commerce. Longtime insurance workers say their workforce is aging and it’s hard to fight a misconception […]
The Starfish Story One day a man was walking along the beach when he notices a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean. Approaching the boy, he asked, “What are you doing?” The youth replied, “Throwing starfish back into the ocean. The surf is up, and the tide is going out. […]
ABC7 Interview on the Newtown HVAC Training Program
The program was created in a partnership between the city of Sarasota, the Argus Foundation, the Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota County, CoolToday and the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. Read More
The insurance industry holds a surprising amount of opportunity in the Sarasota area, but even if people living here know that, how do they break in? A new program from CareerEdge Funders Collaborative and the Women’s Resource Center could help more people take their first step into a lucrative field. Free 4-40 Customer Service Insurance Training, […]
CareerEdge Funders Collaborative, the workforce economic development initiative of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce that works to provide opportunities for better jobs and wages in Manatee and Sarasota counties, was selected to receive a $125,000 grant from the National Fund for Workforce Solutions, funded by The Boeing Co. The grant’s specific purpose is for […]
HVAC Maintenance 101 Fast Track Training at the Boys & Girls Club CareerEdge’s first employer lead training began in May with eight students receiving lessons and hands on training by Cool Today. This first of its kind training is being held three nights a week at Roy McBean Boys & Girls Club. Students received Bridges […]
Graduation: Automotive Fast Track Graduation at STC July 24th On July 24th CareerEdge and STC hosted a graduation ceremony for 14 graduates of our Auto Lube and Auto Electrical Fast Track Trainings that began in April. Between both cohorts’ students were hired by local automotive dealerships Gettel, Sunset, Peterson Toyota and Wilde Honda at the […]
CareerEdge helps workers advance into higher-skill/higher-wage careers, while providing employers with the workers they need to accelerate growth. As a nonprofit, CareerEdge could not conduct its innovative work without the support of donors. Read More
This year’s employees’ aggregate earnings from increased wages due to raises and/or new positions is almost $3.7 million. The RIMS-II model was used to estimate the economic impact of increased wages and new jobs. Using the direct effect multiplier, the 2018 impact of those increased wages on the regional economy is $5.5 million. Read More
