Alignment Evaluation Update

July 2022

As Florida's principal workforce policy organization, CareerSource Florida is exploring approaches to aligning Florida’s 24 local workforce development boards, consistent with the charge for reducing the number of local boards under the Reimagining Education and Career Help (REACH) Act and in collaboration with the Governor's REACH Office. This periodic newsletter includes information and updates on the state's alignment evaluation process. Please visit our REACH Act webpage for more details.

What is the REACH Act?

The REACH Act seeks to achieve a more coordinated approach in delivering and using essential workforce development resources and services through enhanced alignment and accountability.

The Alignment Evaluation Process

As part of the new REACH Act alignment evaluation process, CareerSource Florida has contracted with EY (Ernst & Young LLP) to conduct research and discovery. This includes listening to stakeholders, analyzing data, and examining solutions implemented in other states.

Frequently Asked Questions

Evaluating the alignment of Florida's local workforce development boards is a new process for the state of Florida. One question workforce system partners, stakeholders and customers may have is how a new alignment of local workforce development boards will improve outcomes for Floridians. We have compiled a list of questions and answers for interested parties.

Latest News

CareerSource Florida, in collaboration with the Governor’s REACH Office, has released the Findings Report: Phase One Local Workforce Development Board Alignment Evaluation. The report, prepared by EY, provides baseline research and initial findings to evaluate ways to enhance Florida’s workforce development in partnership with all stakeholders. The findings will help guide considerations for reducing the number of local workforce development boards as mandated by the REACH Act. All recommendations will comply with federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act requirements.

A more in-depth evaluation including additional local and state listening sessions and opportunities for engagement are planned in Phase Two.

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The CareerSource Florida Network

CareerSource Florida is the statewide workforce policy and investment board. Our partners include the Department of Economic Opportunity, 24 local workforce development boards and 100 career centers throughout Florida.