Education
Invest: Miami speaks with Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent, Miami-Dade County Public Schools
How prepared is the county to compete for new funding? We are well-poised for federal investment because we have demonstrated a high level of performance in the areas that matter most to Secretary DeVos, and we are working to further expand educational options....
Skills for tomorrow
How Miami Dade College is preparing its students for the future job market Eduardo Padron President - Miami Dade College How are programs at Miami Dade College helping to create a skilled workforce? In 2016, we introduced a number of very important programs –...
Wyncode Academy has this to say about Miami?
Invest: Miami speaks with Juha and Johanna Mikkola, Co-Founders There is a real renaissance taking place in Miami right now, but it faces challenges when it comes to workforce development. We are looking to address those needs by providing education, training and job...
Invest: Miami speaks with Dr. Tomislav Mandakovic, Dean of the Andreas School of Business at Barry University
In Miami, globalization is not just talk or theory; it is actually unfolding before our very eyes. We see its effects every single day, and this is the reason why most of our business school graduates are choosing to stay in this market, and are even willing to take a...
Invest: Miami speaks with Jose M. Aldrich, Dean of FIU College of Business
As an international community, South Florida reflects what the U.S. will be like in 30 years. Seeing as major global events impact not only large businesses but medium and small ones as well, we make sure that as our students are developing their own business skills,...
Invest: Miami speaks with Eugene W. Anderson, Dean of the School of Business Administration at the University of Miami
Miami’s cultural diversity, international ties and location in one of the world’s fastest-growing connectors make it an ideal place to prepare for a future where all business will be global. Although our actual curriculum does not differ much from that of other U.S....
Change agents
How universities in South Florida are playing a critical role in catalyzing Miami-Dade’s vibrant economy Dr. Mark Rosenberg President – Florida International University What impact does Florida International University (FIU) have on the Miami-Dade community? FIU hires...
Invest: Miami speaks to Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools
In 2015, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) implemented rigorous academic standards that mirror Miami-Dade’s economic and industrial needs. Without compromising on standards, we decommissioned dozens of examinations, focusing on fewer but more effective...
A shared role
Florida International University (FIU) President Dr. Mark Rosenberg speaks on the role of public-private partnerships in enhancing higher education and workforce development What are the most urgent priorities when it comes to workforce development? Miami has...
Invest: Miami speaks to Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent, Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Academic enrichment and rigor in the classroom are just as important as preparing students for the workplace and beyond. Internship programs for high school students are no longer an option, but a necessity if students are to thrive in their chosen careers....