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Preparing the Region for the Future of Work

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.

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UpSkill Orlando Workshops

SKILLS-BASED SOURCING AND HIRING TRAINING

The Orlando Economic Partnership regularly hosts UpSkill Orlando skills-based sourcing and hiring workshops aimed at addressing hiring challenges at organizations throughout the Orlando region. Each workshop provides insights on how to elevate talent management practices through a skills-based approach.

Register today for a virtual SKILLS-BASED HIRING 101 WORKSHOP, presented by Truist,
on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.

Program highlights include participating in group workshops focused on creating skills-based job postings and developing strategic sourcing plans.


For additional questions, contact Tammy.Humphrey@orlando.org.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Connect With Us

For more information on talent initiatives, reach out to Tammy Humphrey, Senior Director of Talent Development.

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