Mission:
Align educational programming with industry needs at the local level.
Focus:
Create connections between education with industry to respond to the economic growth and meet the demands of the future workforce.
How:
Identify and create strategies to address workforce needs. The Consortium will inform strategic efforts that support Central Florida’s educational organizations, businesses, and workers. Consortium members are appointed by CSCF’s board chair and meet quarterly to share ideas, strategies, and collaborative opportunities.
Central Florida Education Industry Consortium & Work Groups
The Consortium is supported by two working groups made up of education and industry leaders in Central Florida. Each working group focuses on a specific area of talent development for the region and identifies recommendations to address talent preparation gaps and resources. Click each link below to view group members.
* This group meets the requirements set forth in SB 240. CSCF board members cannot participate. Education industry consortium members were appointed by the board chair in April 2024.
Past & Upcoming Meetings
| Meeting | Date | Time | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Education & Industry Consortium | Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. | Virtual | TBD |
| *Education & Industry Consortium | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Associated Builders and Contractors Central Florida, 651 Danville Drive, Ste. 200, Orlando FL 32825 | No PPT Presentation Meeting Summary Panel Questions Agenda Attendance Sheet |
| *Education & Industry Consortium | Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Rosen College of Hospitality Management, 9907 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819 | Meeting Summary Presentation Panel Questions Agenda Attendance Sheet |
| *Education & Industry Consortium | Friday, September 26, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | Virtual | Presentation Presentation Agenda Attendance Sheet |
| *Education & Industry Consortium | Friday, June 13, 2025 | 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. | University of Central Florida – Downtown Campus, Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 106A, 528 W. Livingston St., Orlando, FL 32801 | Presentation Agenda Attendance Sheet |
| *Education & Industry Consortium | Friday, November 22, 2024 | 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Valencia College – West Campus | Building 11, Room 106, 1800 South Kirkman Road, Orlando, FL 32811 | Presentation Agenda Attendance Sheet |
| *Education & Industry Consortium | Tuesday, July 09, 2024 | 9 - 11 a.m. | Valencia College School of Public Safety Auditorium, 8600 Valencia College Lane, Orlando FL 32825 | Presentation Recording Attendance Sheet |
| Working Group: Research & Development | Friday, June 28, 2024 | 10:30 a.m. | Virtual or in person at UCF Millican Hall, 4365 Andromeda Loop N, Orlando, FL | Facilitated by UCF |
| *Education & Industry Consortium | Thursday, May 16, 2024 | 9 - 10:30 a.m. | Virtual or in person at CareerSource Central Florida, Collaborate Room, 390 N. Orange Ave, Suite 700, Orlando, FL 32801 | Presentation Attendance Sheet |
| Working Group: K-12/Apprenticeships, Career and Technical Education | Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. | Virtual or in person at CareerSource Central Florida, Collaborate Room, 390 N. Orange Ave, Suite 700, Orlando, FL 32801 | Presentation |
| *Education & Industry Consortium | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. | UCF Downtown, Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, 528 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801 | Presentation Recording Attendance Sheet |
Opportunity Starts With a Connection
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