Corrie Melton has joined the Florida Chamber Foundation as Vice President of Talent Development for the Future of Work, leading our efforts to help close Florida’s talent gap and ensure the state’s workforce is prepared to support continued economic growth.
Melton brings extensive experience in workforce and talent strategy, business engagement and community leadership. She previously served as Vice President of Talent Development at the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, where she worked closely with employers, educators and community partners to strengthen regional talent pipelines and connect job creators with workforce solutions. She is also part of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Talent Pipeline management program.
In her new role, Melton will:
- Continue the work of Rachel Ludwig and Maria Briceno to grow and strategically advance the Future of Work Florida Initiative, uniting business, education, and workforce development leaders to focus on cradle to career talent development, retention, recruitment, and creating skilled trade Top 30 in-demand careers.
- Lead the Florida Business Alliance for Early Learning’s efforts to raise awareness among Florida’s business leaders to help ensure every kindergartener in Florida is kindergarten-ready and every third grader reads at grade level, as directed by the Florida 2030 Blueprint.
- Partner with our Florida 2030 Blueprint Talent Supply & Education pillar goal leaders and stakeholders to drive measurable progress and ensure ongoing alignment across the Pillar’s six strategic goals.
“Corrie is a strong partner in advancing Florida’s talent priorities, and her leadership will help continue the momentum of Future of Work Florida,” said Rachel Ludwig, Vice President of Global Operations and Strategic Partnerships at GED Testing Service and Advisory Board Member for the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Future of Work Florida Initiative. “Her experience working with employers and educators will be instrumental in strengthening Florida’s talent pipeline and advancing the goals of the Florida 2030 Blueprint.”
The Florida Chamber Foundation’s Future of Work Florida and Florida Business Alliance for Early Learning initiatives provide leadership through research, tools and partnerships designed to help employers and communities make data-driven decisions that align talent development with Florida’s evolving economic needs.
“Florida’s continued economic success depends on our ability to develop and attract a skilled workforce,” said Mark Wilson, President & CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and Foundation. “Corrie’s experience working directly with employers and community partners will help accelerate our efforts to close the talent gap, strengthen workforce participation and ensure Florida remains the best place in the nation to live, work and do business.”
Throughout her career, Melton has focused on connecting business needs with education and workforce strategies, supporting initiatives that help learners transition into meaningful careers while helping employers meet growing talent demands.
“As a former teacher and workforce champion, I am honored to join the Florida Chamber Foundation and support its mission to secure Florida’s future through building a stronger and more competitive workforce,” said Corrie Melton, Florida Chamber Foundation Vice President of Talent Development for the Future of Work. “I look forward to working with partners across Florida to support job creators, strengthen talent pipelines, and help prepare our workforce to contribute to a top 10 global economy.”
Florida has more than 10 million workers in its workforce, that’s more than the population of 40 states. The Future of Work Florida Initiative and the Business Alliance Education Alliance for Early Learning are focused on growing America’s number one workforce for America’s number one economy.
Click here for more information on the Future of Work Initiative.