The Retail Workforce Council of the Florida Retail Federation includes working with both Retail Centers in Florida (Florida State University and University of Florida) to ensure the curriculums are designed to properly prepare students for professional careers in the retail industry.  Additional professional education and development projects will be considered by the Council as deemed appropriate within its Mission.

Workforce Council Survey

At the 2012 Retail Days at the Capitol, the Workforce Council met and reviewed the results of the survey whose goal was to help us understand what retail employers need from college students preparing to enter into careers in retail. Please click to review the slides of the results of the survey.

Florida Retail Foundation Meeting Agenda (Tentative)
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PRESENTER

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Welcome and Introductions
Review and Sign Anti-Trust Statement


President Rick McAllister

Florida State University's Retail Degree Program

Tom Petrillo
Chairman of the Retail Workforce Council

Camp Take the Lead through Florida Department of Children & Families

Bill D'Aiuto
Regional Managing Director, DCF

Retail Masters Program

John Rogers
Director of the Retail Masters Program

Chairman's Circle Update

Jacey Kaps
Chairman of the Chairman's Circle

Corporate Foundations Discussion

Natalie Rosenzweig
Acting Director

Other Business

Adjourn

Next Meeting: Fall Meeting, October 7 - 9, Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate

Council Coordinators

Vice President, Operations
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Elaine is the staff contact for the Retail Workforce Council. She is responsible for coordinating council activities and works as a liaison between the council, the board and the retail community. 

Tom Petrillo, CEO of The Salon People, serves as Council Chairman.

RWC Meeting Minutes

2012 Retail Days