regional talent initiatives

UpSkill Orlando

Connecting Orlando Employers with Hiring Resources

Orlando’s Skills-based hiring initiative

UpSkill Orlando is a regional, skills-based talent strategy driving a pathway to Broad-based Prosperity®. Made possible through the generous support of JP Morgan Chase & Co., UpSkill Orlando works to create upward mobility opportunities by working with local employers and educators together to create skills-based career pathways.

Strengthening Our Talent Pipeline
Access to Resources to Retain Talent
Connect with Local Leaders

preparing the region for the future of work

The Orlando Economic Partnership’s (OEP) Foundation for Orlando’s Future works to strengthen the region’s talent pipeline and increase career pathways for the region’s workforce through initiatives that help employers connect and expand their hiring practices.

REPORT SERIES

Re-imagining Orlando’s Talent Supply

Re-imagining Orlando’s Talent Supply is a special report series focuses on talent and covers how skills-based hiring can generate value for both employers and applicants, especially in today’s post pandemic environment.

Click on each report cover below to view report.

Employer Outcome Hiring Report 2022 cover 25

workforce recruitment and retention

Welcome in Orlando Website

With feedback from the Recruiters Roundtable, the OEP launched WelcomeInOrlando.org, a website dedicated to showing why Orlando is a great place to live, work, learn and play.

Go to WelcomeInOrlando.org

talent focused programming

Investing in Orlando’s Talent

The Foundation for Orlando’s Future, a core components of the OEP, activates crucial talent development programs that work to build and enhance the region’s talent pipeline.

https://orlando.org/l/leadership-orlando/

Leadership Orlando

Multi-week immersion that provides the opportunity to explore the Central Florida region while building lasting relationships.

https://orlando.org/l/leadership-orlando/black-boardroom-leadership-institute/

Black Boardroom Leadership Institute

Two, six-month programs — nonprofit track and leadership track — designed to ensure that Orlando’s nonprofit leadership is not just a seat on the roster.

https://orlando.org/l/political-leadership-institute/

Political Leadership Institute

A nonpartisan, regional initiative designed to prepare and strengthen the next generation of public leaders before they run for an office or seek an appointment to a government board or commission.