Searching In San Diego

Tune in for another episode of KRA's The Hub as Rick Beasley, Executive Director of CareerSource South Florida, shares his workforce development journey from Missouri to Florida. Rick discusses his philosophy that employers are the workforce system's customers while job seekers are the product to be developed and brokered. He explains how CareerSource South Florida transformed from an underperforming board to a leader through investments in technology, performance tools, and strategic partnerships with economic development organizations. Rick outlines his approach to creating systems that monitor compliance, measure outcomes, and connect workers to businesses in industries like tourism, healthcare, and IT. He also emphasizes the importance of servant leadership and offers insights for workforce professionals looking to drive change in their regions through employer alignment and staff development.