Michelle Dennard
Peter Schorsch hunkers down with Michelle Dennnard, CEO of CareerSource Florida and arguably one of the most important officials in the state right now as workers look ahead to getting back to work. The state agency and its local partners help out-of-work job seekers find meaningful employment. Hundreds of thousands of Floridians are out of work as the novel coronavirus has forced businesses to close or reduce operations. Encouraging employers to take advantage of resources to maintain their workforce. As Dennard explains, it’s easier for a business to get back to work if they have an already trained workforce rather than having to hire and train new workers. Local CareerSource agencies are currently maintaining a list of who’s hiring immediately. Those jobs could be used to supplement reduced income or replace income from lost jobs. Dennard also discusses what the workforce might look like in a few months. The marketplace is agile and ready to get back to work, she explains. Special Guest: Michelle Dennard.