DATE: January 27, 2015
MEDIA CONTACT: Jasmine Jones, Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development
PHONE: 954-357-6400
EMAIL: Jasjones@broward.org
Broward County, FL – The Office of Economic and Small Business Development invites the public to participate in two informational training sessions to learn about the County’s new Workforce Investment Program. The sessions will provide information on program requirements and procedures.
The free sessions will be held at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., in Fort Lauderdale on:
• Wednesday, January 28th • 3 to 4 PM
• Friday, February 6th • 11 AM to noon
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners approved this pilot program to encourage local economic development through the hiring of economically disadvantaged or hard-to-hire individuals. Contractors awarded County-funded contracts of at least $500,000 in annual payments are encouraged to participate by recruiting new employees through approved referring agencies such as CareerSource Broward, who will participate in the sessions.
The information sessions are open to the public; Pre-registration is not required. Individuals requiring auxiliary accommodations in order to participate in a workshop should make a request in advance. For more information about the strategic planning process, contact the Office of Economic and Small Business Development by phone at 954-357-6400, by email or visit Broward.org/EconDev.
About Economic and Small Business Development
The mission of the Office of Economic and Small Business Development is to enhance Broward County's economy and contribute to an improved quality of life for all residents. Areas of focus include value-added job creation, business expansion and retention, small business growth, business development, international trade development, export readiness and entrepreneurial training and development. Services are delivered by the agency and through partnerships with state, local and private sector organizations. The Office of Economic and Small Business Development promotes equal access to Broward County procurement opportunities for small business enterprises in local and federal small business programs, and helps position small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs to take advantage of opportunities, and grow their businesses beyond Broward. Call 954-357-6155 for more information or visit Broward.org/EconDev.