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
Chief Human Resource Officer
JEA
Service Term: 1/1/2024 – 12/31/2025
Cyndi Adams
Director of Human Resources, PHR
SportsMEDIA Technology
Service Term: 1/1/2024 – 12/31/2025
Zoe Astra
Talent Acquisition Leader
Guidewell
Service Term: 1/1/2024 – 12/31/2025
Rebecca Callahan
Sr. Vice President, Head of Global Consumer Technology, Executive and Enterprise O&T Talent Acquisition
Citi
Service Term: 1/1/2024 – 12/31/2025
Scott Curry
Senior Director – Industry Engagement
UNF
Service Term: 1/1/2024 – 12/31/2025
Virginie Mascia
Division Director
SNI Companies
Service Term: 1/1/2024 – 12/31/2025
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
TAN for Northeast Florida Scheduled Meetings
Jax Chamber – Haldlow Meeting Room, 3rd Floor
3 Independent Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32202
- February 14th, 2024 – 9:30 am – 11:00 am
- May 15th, 2024 – 9:30 am – 11:00 am
- August 14th, 2024 – 9:30 am – 11:00 am
- November 6th, 2024 – 9:30 am – 11:00 am