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CareerSource Research Coast Hosts 2019 State of Jobs Conference (SOJC) East

CareerSource Research Coast (CSRC), in partnership with other Workforce Readiness Taskforce stakeholders and CareerSource Suncoast, hosted the State of Jobs Conference (SOJC) East at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center on Oct. 3, 2019. During the half-day conference, nearly 600 high school juniors and seniors from Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie counties explored career pathways in six high-demand industries: healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, skilled trades, art and design, and business and financial services.

SOJC 2019 students participate in hands-on activity for healthcare session.
SOJC 2019 students participate in hands-on activity for healthcare track.

 

In its second year, SOJC East provides local area businesses, educators and stakeholders with a collaborative platform to introduce youth to high-skilled, high-wage occupations. This conference also sets a foundation for local stakeholders to begin building talent pipelines to help meet the future needs of the employers in the local workforce development area.

SOJC 2019 students participate in hands-on activity for skilled-trades track.
SOJC 2019 students participate in hands-on activity for skilled-trades track.

 

This year’s keynote speaker, Chris Friday, director of curriculum for Game on Nation, is a leading expert in coaching, curriculum development, improvisation and team building. He has used his penchant for humor to not only motivate prominent athletes — including more than 100 first-round NBA and NFL draft picks — but also leading corporations and US military personnel.

Keynote speaker Chris Friday presents to nearly 600 high school juniors and seniors at SOJC 2019 East.

 

SOJC 2019 East sponsors include Bank of America, Treasure Coast Food Bank, Ringling College of Art and Design, Florida’s Research Coast Economic Development Council, Amplified Graphic Design, Summit Construction, CVS Health, Treasure Coast Manufacturers Association, Keiser University, Paradigm Precision, University of Central Florida, GHO Homes, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County, Florida State University and ABC Medical.

 

SOJC 2019 East students exit keynote presentation.
SOJC 2019 East students exit keynote presentation.

 

Area partners include CareerSource Suncoast, City of Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie Public Schools, Martin County School District, School District of Indian River County, Indian River State College, Indian River Charter High School, Treasure Coast Builders Association and the Education Foundation of Indian River County.

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