An innovative workforce solution led by the Miami-Dade Beacon Council to connect employers, educators, and talent to create a stronger, future-ready economy.
Talent is the currency of competitiveness — and business is the engine driving it.
In Miami-Dade, long-term growth depends on building systems that attract, retain, and develop skilled talent. Talent Bridge is an employer-led platform that aligns education, workforce, and economic strategies to meet industry needs.
It’s more than a program — it’s a connector, a source of actionable insights, and a testbed for workforce innovation. Whether you’re hiring for tomorrow or shaping what’s next, Talent Bridge keeps business at the center of Miami’s talent pipeline.
President & CEO
Miami-Dade Beacon Council
Miami-Dade companies are growing. Access to skilled ready talent isn’t keeping pace.
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Data-Driven
Workforce Portal
Tracks labor market trends and hiring needs. Maps training programs, credentials, and funding options.
- Comprehensive training database: Micro-credential, certificates, degrees, etc.
- Training Provider Information: Institution’s Name & Contact Details
- Completion Timeline: Expected duration to complete the program
- Geographic Coverage: Locations where training is available
- Funding Resources: Options like OJT, IWT, QRT, and CareerSource
- Internships and Apprenticeships: Opportunities and requirements
- Industry Trends, Curricula, and Training Best Practices: Case studies, insights, and resources
Workforce & Industry Alignment
Through strategic partnerships, we help employers shape talent pipelines and give students and workers access to career-aligned opportunities.
- Business Network & TB Partner Employer Program: Partnership between industry, education, and civic leadership to align training with market needs.
- Beacon Presidential Fellowship: Miami’s top undergraduate internship for real-world business and policy experience.
- Talent Pipeline Development: Hands-on learning through mentorships, site tours, guest speakers, and apprenticeships.
- Workforce Innovation Pilots: Test and scale new approaches to upskilling and professional development.
- Employer Feedback Loops: Ensure curricula and programs evolve with business needs.
Expanding Employment Pathways
Expanded access to opportunity through job access, targeted training, and workforce partnerships that unlock untapped talent — including veterans, military families, and individuals with disabilities.
- Targeted Training & Internships: Career-connected learning opportunities for veterans, military families, and people with disabilities.
- Open Talent Playbook: Practical guidance for companies on hiring from nontraditional labor pools.
- Talent Bridge Certified Employers: Recognition for companies investing and leading in workforce innovation.
- Resource & Data Connections: Tools and partnerships that help businesses connect with — and support — untapped talent.
- Workshops & Convenings: Employer-focused sessions with expert partners on recruiting and retaining untapped talent.
- Promotion of State & National Certifications: Support for employers seeking designations like Disability-Friendly Business or HIRE Vets.
VP for Miami Hub, American Airlines
Chair, Miami-Dade Beacon Council
- Increased employment in high-demand industries, especially among underrepresented and nontraditional talent populations.
- Real-time labor market insights to guide talent strategy and investment.
- Stronger collaboration between industry and education resulting in co-designed curricula, career pathways, and work-based learning.
- Reduced skills gaps and fewer unfilled jobs driven by improved access to career-connected training opportunities.
- Expanded employer participation in internships, mentorships, fellowships, and other talent development initiatives.
- A responsive, data-driven feedback loop connecting employers, educators, and workforce partners to align programming with evolving market needs.
- Recognition of innovation-driven employers, encouraging widespread adoption of high-impact hiring and training practices.
- # of employers engaged through Business Network, Talent Bridge partner Employers, or TalentBridge Certified Employers.
- # of students and jobseekers served through internships, fellowships, mentorships, or training programs facilitated by Talent Bridge.
- % increase in employer satisfaction with job candidate readiness
- # of employers recognized through as Talent Bridge Certified Employers
- # of academic or training programs revised or co-designed with industry input.
- # of untapped-talent hires (veterans, people with disabilities, etc.) made by Talent Bridge-partnered employers
- # of employers receiving national or state certifications promoted by Talent Bridge (e.g., HIRE Vets, Disability:IN).
- # of policy, program, or funding changes influenced through Talent Bridge data and convenings.
President
Miami-Dade College
EVP, Strategic Partnerships & Funding Development
Miami-Dade Beacon Council
phopkins@beaconcouncil.com
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BECOME A TALENT BRIDGE PARTNER EMPLOYER
Partner Employers are companies committed to strengthening Miami-Dade’s talent pipeline. Through mentorship, site visits, internship opportunities, and shared workforce insights, they help connect industry with education and expand pathways to quality employment. This tier recognizes employers helping to build a more connected, transparent, and opportunity-rich workforce ecosystem.
BECOME A TALENT BRIDGE CERTIFIED EMPLOYER
Certified Employers go beyond engagement. They demonstrate a deep, measurable commitment to workforce innovation and long-term talent development. These companies serve as models for how to grow business while expanding access to opportunity — and help keep Miami-Dade competitive for the future. This tier celebrates industry leaders who are building a high-performing talent ecosystem.
BECOME AN INVESTOR
Investors fuel Miami-Dade’s growth by helping build our platform that will empower individuals, bridge skills gaps, and drive economic innovation. Your investment will help shape a resilient, future-ready workforce for our community.
Let's Talk ABOUT TALENT
Choose your industry below to meet with our industry experts so we can learn more about your talent needs and challenges.
Investors
Partners
The Beacon Council Foundation
Since 1986, the Beacon Council Foundation—501(c)(3) arm of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council—has driven Miami-Dade’s prosperity through education, storytelling, and innovation. From One Community One Goal to current efforts like Talent Bridge and Opportunity Miami, the Foundation builds pathways for growth, talent development, and a stronger economic future.
Miami-Dade Beacon Council
With deep connections to private industry, policymakers, academia, and civic leaders – we bring together the right partners to drive solutions that deliver economic impact. We have a proven track record of advancing talent development, entrepreneurship, and economic growth across our community.
