Agency for Workforce Innovation

Governor's Summit
January 23-25, 2008

GOVERNOR'S SUMMIT ON
EDUCATION, WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

 

The Governor’s Summit brought together Florida’s top education, workforce and economic development leaders to help shape the climate of our state’s professional and economic future.  This year’s theme, Partnerships and Possibilities, set the stage for enhancing our state’s rich diversity of natural, scholastic and economic resources to ensure Florida remains a driving force in the global marketplace.

Under Governor Crist’s leadership, the Summit was a dynamic collaboration of Florida's top policy makers and strategic thinkers, focused on ensuring that education, workforce and economic development will continue to work together to keep Florida’s economy vibrant. Governor Crist shared his vision for Florida's thriving economic future and his commitment to energizing our economy.

SUMMIT MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENTS


SUMMIT AGENDAS


SUMMIT PRESENTATIONS AND MATERIALS

Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Early Childhood Agenda
Keynote Address by Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp

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Thursday, January 24, 2008
Financing and Systems Development
Keynote Address by Susan Main



Friday, January 25, 2008
Roadmap to Florida's Future
Keynote Address by Governor Charlie Crist


SUMMIT BREAKOUT SESSIONS INFORMATION AND IMAGES

Information in the links below represents a recap of the three breakout sessions that were held on Friday, January 25, 2008.  The participant groups were tasked with developing their ideas of a roadmap to ensuring Florida maintains its presence in the global marketplace and continues to create World Class Talent.  Each group's specific mission is outlined in its corresponding description.