WORKFORCE & EDUCATION

The workforce and education pipeline in Collier County is a well-rounded community effort that is responsive to the needs of talent and expanding companies. 
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The Chamber and Leadership Collier Foundation work together to support our initiative Collier Leads. Collier Leads is a collaboration between Southwest Florida’s major educational institutions and local businesses that create high-quality internship and work-based learning experiences for both businesses and students. We know experience and connections are crucial for growing and retaining our talent in Collier County, so get engaged with Collier Leads — where your future is our business!

Learn More about Work-Based Learning Opportunities

The school district is top-rated and on the cutting edge of entrepreneurship, academies and career and technical education. Institutions of higher education include Florida Gulf Coast University, Hodges University, Florida Southwestern State College and Ave Maria University and School of Law.
​To learn more about the talent and workforce opportunities in Southwest Florida, click the links below.

• Collier County Public Schools
• Colleges and Universities
• Community Partners

Need help getting started? Head over to CollierEDO to get a free consultation on finding and training staff.