About Us

CareerSource North Central Florida

Providing a Quality Workforce for North Central Florida

At CareerSource North Central Florida, our mission is to facilitate successful career journeys and to assist companies in finding skilled talent. We offer various services, including career guidance, skill development, and employment resources. For businesses, we’re partners in building a competent workforce. We aim to cultivate strong employment opportunities and successful businesses in the North Central Florida region.

Our Partners

Leadership

The CareerSource North Central Florida Executive Team strives to provide quality control and administrative support to the Board of Directors as they fulfill their mission.

Chief Executive Officer
Executive Assistant
Grants and Contracts Administrator
Operations & Management Consultant II
Chief Programs Officer
Chief Strategy Officer

View the organizational structure of CareerSource North Central Florida, including departments and leadership roles for PY 2024-2025. 

Review the current pay plan outlining salaries and compensation ranges for CareerSource staff for Fiscal Year 2024–2025.

Annual Salary and Bonus Certification

As part of CareerSource North Central Florida’s commitment to transparency and fiscal responsibility, our team undergoes an annual salary and bonus certification process.

Salary and Bonus Cap Calculation

To maintain cost-effective operations, we implement a clear salary and bonus cap calculation framework.

Board of Directors

There are currently no vacancies at this time.

Board Chair

Ethan Fieldman

Curio
One-Stop Adult/Dislocated Worker Performance Committee Chair

Larry Thompson

Straw America LLC
Finance Committee Chair

Staci Bertrand

Duke Energy
Board Members

Dr. Jeffrey Tate

Cyclodex

Shawn Graves

Gainesville JATC

Keith Kirby

North Florida Technical College

Eugene Dukes

Land and Home Realtor Brokers LLC

Jennifer Roach

Vocational Rehabilitation

Landon Harrar

Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce

James Ingle

IBEW Local 1205

Dante Buckley

Ekte LLC

Charles Harris

CFCAA

Richard Kearse

Bly's School of Cosmetology

Dr. Paul Broadie II

Santa Fe College

View the current list of CareerSource North Central Florida board members and any available board vacancies.

Statement of Financial Interests for Board of Directors

In compliance with F.S. 445.007, the public is hereby informed of the requirement for the members of the local board and the executive director to file Form 1, Statement of Financial Interests. Notice of the filings of Statement of Financial Interests with the Commission on Ethics

PY24-25 Proposed Carryforward and Planning Budget

Projected funding allocations, anticipated carryforward balances, and strategic investments aligned with our mission.

View the current roster of education and industry representatives supporting workforce development efforts across North Central Florida.

Board Nomination Process 

CareerSource North Central Florida’s Board Nomination Process ensures a qualified leadership team.

Access the official by-laws governing the structure, roles, and responsibilities of the CareerSource North Central Florida Board of Directors.

Local consortiums are required to meet quarterly and provide reports to the local workforce development board that includes community-based information related to educational programs and industry needs. 

Consortium reports inform the local workforce development board and staff on programs, services and partnerships in the service delivery area.

Upcoming Governing Board Meetings & Events

Upcoming Governing Board meetings and events are listed below

Nov 19, 2025 10:30AM

Review official minutes from past CareerSource North Central Florida board meetings, including actions taken and discussions held.

Access past governing board meeting agendas and supporting documents for reference and transparency.

Board Resources & Documents

Agreements, Audits, Contracts and Policies

Policies

Interlocal Agreement and Plans

Plain language version of contracts exceeding $35k

Public Comment