Episode 13 - Charlotte County Workforce Development: A United Strategy for Tomorrow

Elevate Charlotte - Charlotte County, FL Economic Development Channel

• 64 min

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Charlotte County Workforce Development unites educators, employers, and innovators to prepare today’s students and professionals for the industries of tomorrow. In this special edition of the Cleared for Takeoff Podcast, Charlotte County business and education leaders come together for a powerful conversation on growth, innovation, and opportunity. Hosted by Kay Tracy, Director of the Charlotte County Economic Development Office, this live panel features insights from Dr. Eileen DeLuca (FGCU), Michael Ehrat (HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital), Mark Vianello (Charlotte County Public Schools), and Dr. Chris Westley (FGCU Lutgert College of Business). Together, they discuss the four pillars driving Charlotte County Workforce Development — education alignment, healthcare resilience, innovation, and quality of life — and how collaboration is shaping the region’s next chapter.