Education & Workforce Development Committee

Henry Ford once said that “anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty,” and our Education & Workforce Development Committee couldn’t agree more. There is simply no success without ongoing education. We need to continuously provide options for education and/or workforce development. In an emerging community like Miami-Dade, one with a significant population of first- and second-generation immigrants, there is no faster path to success. Additionally, as technological disruption continues to alter the work-world landscape, it is essential to understand and prepare to meet the needs of the emerging job market.

The Education & Workforce Committee seeks to foster a skilled, adoptable, and inclusive workforce for the future through innovative education and workforce development initiatives.  The committee undertakes to bridge the gap between education and industry, by collaborating with educational institutions, businesses, policymakers, and community stakeholders.  Committee objectives include: Being the voice for education and workforce development in Greater Miami; Developing and approving education-focused legislative priorities for Chamber advocacy at the local, state and federal levels' Establishing spaces and partnerships where chamber members can interact and develop talent; and raising awareness and advocating for digital literacy in Miami-Dade County and establishing its importance for the growth of our region.

Participation in the Education & Workforce Committee is open to all Greater Miami Chamber members in good standing who have interests or concerns in this arena. Members include a broad range of professionals, educators and those passionate about this crucial area of engagement.

To learn more or to get involved, please tap here to connect with a committee staff liaison today.

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2025-2026 COMMITTEE GOALS

• Convene 2 Targeted Industry Roundtables with education institutions and industry leaders to establish regular dialogue between business and educators on workforce needs.
• Hold 2 Internship Webinars (fall and spring) with breakout rooms for participating educational institutions and businesses to team up.
• Create Internship Resource Guide to connect businesses with educators’ intern programs.
• Collaborate with the Education & Workforce Development Committee on an "AI for HR" Interactive Workshop as a hands-on, practical session geared toward HR professionals.
• Expand the committee by recruiting 5 new members from a diverse range of industries within and outside of the Chamber