Welcome to the Education section of our chapter website! We are committed to providing our members and industry professionals with a range of valuable educational resources and opportunities. Explore our educational offerings on the chapter event calendar.
2024 Florida Chapter Committee Strategic Direction
Mission Statement
Support public works-related education and training throughout the state of Florida. As a committee under the APWA Florida State Chapter our focus is the members of this organization. We support public works by increasing access to sources of education & training, facilitate the Branches’ Technical Sessions, promote workforce development, add to the academic environment of education and training, and submit reports as requested by the executive committee.
Vision Statement
Support the APWA National and the Florida Chapter’s Strategic Planning Elements as they relate to education and training; operating collaboratively with our partners from the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.
Values
- Access to Workforce Development Resources
- Support of workforce development and related professions
- Support the needs of our rMember Agencies
- Professional development and personal betterment of members
- Support of APWA at all levels (National, State, and Branch)
Goals
- Produce and maintain two web applications 1) Speakers Bureau and 2) Workforce Development Finder
- Produce and support submissions to the APWA Reporter and APWA Florida Public Works Magazine
- Produce and support technical session submissions to the APWA Florida State Expo.
- Recognize members that have obtained national certification(s) through APWA. As well as promoting the program and the certifications
- Promote education and training to our members and the larger community of Public Works
You can also check out the latest APWA National Education & Careers.
Public Works Institute information and registration.
Florida Local Technical Assistance Program (FLTAP). Read how APWA and LTAPs are a powerful collaboration.
Education & Training Committee Chair: Pete Cavalli
