The Florida Chamber Foundation has tapped Corrie Melton as its new Vice President of Talent Development for the Future of Work, tasking her with helping close Florida’s talent gap and strengthening the state’s workforce pipeline.
Melton most recently served as Vice President of Talent Development at the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, where she worked with employers, educators and community partners to connect job creators with workforce solutions. She also participates in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Talent Pipeline Management program.
“Florida’s continued economic success depends on our ability to develop and attract a skilled workforce,” said Florida Chamber President and CEO Mark Wilson. “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.”
In her new role, Melton will continue advancing the Foundation’s Future of Work Florida initiative, building on work led by Rachel Ludwig and Maria Briceno. The effort aims to align business, education and workforce leaders around “cradle-to-career” talent development, including a focus on skilled trades and Florida’s Top 30 in-demand careers.
She will also lead the Florida Business Alliance for Early Learning, which works to engage business leaders in early childhood education goals outlined in the Florida 2030 Blueprint, including ensuring children enter kindergarten ready to learn and read at grade level by third grade.
“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 Ludwig, Vice President of Global Operations and Strategic Partnerships at GED Testing Service and an Advisory Board Member for the Foundation’s Future of Work initiative.
Melton added, “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. 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.”
