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More than 100 international consulates, trade offices and bi-national chambers of commerce that support the worldwide flow of goods and services.
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Skilled multilingual, multicultural workforce — including international banking, legal and other services by professionals from more than 100 nations.
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Op-ed: Skills Gap Highlights Challenges, Opportunities for Miami
Workforce initiatives focus on creating and filling middle-skills jobs. Read more.
Beacon Council outlines plans for local job development
Miami-Dade County must keep diversifying its economy in order to protect against another recession, local community leaders said at an annual Beacon Council meeting on Wednesday. Read More.
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Request for Proposals
The Beacon Council Economic Development Foundation is pleased to announce the release of the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of the Talent Bridge Miami Portal. This regional platform will strengthen employer engagement, improve resident access to high-quality training opportunities, and align educational and community partners around measurable workforce outcomes. Qualified firms with expertise in data-intensive, AI-enabled platforms are encouraged to apply.
This initiative is a central component of Miami-Dade County’s talent and competitiveness strategy and represents an important investment in the region’s long-term workforce infrastructure.
Interested firms should review the RFP and submit proposals by the published deadline.
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