September 28, 2015 BY NICHOLAS NEHAMAS nnehamas@miamiherald.com LINKEDIN GOOGLE+ PINTEREST REDDIT PRINT ORDER REPRINT OF THIS STORY Suffolk Construction is launching a program that will help it partner with local subcontractors owned by women, minorities,...
Importance of Landing Solid Internship During College
September 28, 2015Landing that first great job is a huge priority for college students and it can also be a big stress. Stats show one of most critical things students can do to break into the career they're pursuing is securing a good internship. Andres Diaz, 20,...
COMMISSIONER DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA LAUNCHES SMALL BUSINESS ACADEMY
August 24, 2015MIAMI, Fla. — Recognizing that “When we empower our small businesses, our community thrives,” Miami -Dade County Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava, is launching the District 8 Small Business Academy on Oct.1. The month-long program, the first of its...
TriRail chief says downtown Miami link is ‘going to happen’
September 2, 2015Despite lingering questions about funding, Tri-Rail trains are expected to begin operating between downtown Miami and Palm Beach County by 2017, the commuter rail service’s chief said Wednesday. “It’s going to happen,” said Jack Stephens, executive...
Spain Delegation
At the invitation of the Trade and Investment office of Andalucía, Spain, The Beacon Council welcomed a business delegation comprised of companies from various sectors, visiting Miami to evaluate the opportunity of doing business in our community. Pamela Fuertes,...
Hosting the Germany EDO in Miami
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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.
The submission deadline for this RFP was April 3rd. The official RFP notice of intended decision is included below.
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