The Talent Advancement Network (TAN) for Northeast Florida

Florida Statute 445.007 requires each local workforce development board to create an education and industry consortium composed of educational entities and business representatives in the designated workforce service delivery area. The Talent Advancement Network (TAN) for Northeast Florida satisfies this requirement.

The relationship between industry and education is vital to the state and local workforce development system. Local consortiums like TAN meet quarterly and provide reports, including community-based information related to educational programs and industry needs. TAN reports inform our board and staff on programs, services, and partnerships in the service delivery area and assist us in creating strategies and local plans that align educational programming with industry needs at the local level. The TAN leverages existing educational systems and leadership, industry strengths and leadership, and pockets of workforce excellence to create a stronger talent pipeline focused on the youth, adults, and veterans currently living in Northeast Florida. The TAN is managed in partnership by CareerSource NEFL and JAXUSA Partnership.

More information about the role of education and industry consortiums is available in the statewide strategic policy.

TAN for Northeast Florida Members

Brian Porter
HR Senior Manager
Boeing
Service Term: 1/1/2024 – 12/31/2025

Dr. Barbara A. Ritter
Dean, Davis College of Business and Technology, Executive Director of Career Services
Jacksonville University
Service Term: 1/1/2024 – 12/31/2025

Mary M. Smith
Associate Vice President, People & Culture
Jacksonville Transit Authority
Service Term: 1/1/2024 – 12/31/2025

Dr. Jay Paterson
Assistant Vice President of Articulation and Career Services
St Johns River State College
Service Term: 3/11/2024 – 12/31/2025

Dr. John Wall
Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Service Term: 1/1/2024 – 12/31/2025

Corey Wright
Assistant Superintendent of Accountability & Assessment
Duval County Public Schools
Service Term: 1/1/2024 – 12/31/2025