FloridaMakes recognizes that the lack of essential employability skills is a barrier to job and economic growth in the state.
In 2020, the Florida Chamber of Commerce surveyed businesses and found that more than 80% of Florida business leaders emphasized the importance of employability skills.
These skills, which include communication, teamwork, critical thinking and problem solving, are universally valuable work competencies that are essential to being successful in a manufacturing environment.
FloridaMakes utilizes Florida Ready to Work’s career readiness and essential soft skills training in all apprenticeship Related Technical Instruction (RTI) curricula. Incorporating Florida Ready to Work at no cost soft skills training solution, and providing a career path through apprenticeships, results in high talent retention and prepares employees for future success.
