OIC of South Florida

OIC of South Florida A community-based workforce training and job placement center serving youth and adults.

OIC of South Florida (OIC-SFL) is a community-based workforce development, education and training organization that prepares our youth and adult participants to lead responsible & productive lives with holistic high-quality and comprehensive life skills development, fundamental education, superior skills-based training and employment readiness services. We assist our students with overcoming the b

arriers they face at some of the most crucial transition points in their lives: young adults facing important crossroads, and adults challenged by unemployment, re-employment, underemployment and/or release from incarceration. Participants learn leadership & coping skills, earn relevant vocational credentials and also learn how to be capable, reliable and self-sufficient employees with strong work ethics.

08/18/2026

The future of opportunity should be shaped with the next generation, not just for them.

Young people are navigating a rapidly changing world of education, work, AI, entrepreneurship, and financial realities. Their perspectives are essential to understanding what economic mobility will look like in the years ahead.

At the 2026 Middle Class Summit, our featured panel discussion, The Next Generation Speaks: Redefining the Future of Opportunity, will put youth voices at the center of the conversation.

Moderator:�
-Sheri Brown Grosvenor, VP Community Impact, Community Foundation of Broward

Panelists:�
-Aiden Ingraham, Alumni, OIC Youth Leadership Council�
-Christina Duncan, Alumni, OIC Youth Leadership Council�
-Jayden Glusman, Alumni, OIC Youth Leadership Council�
-Khemraj Sampson, Student, OIC Youth Leadership Council�
-Teddra Orlando, Alumni, OIC Youth Leadership Council

Hear directly from the next generation as they share their perspectives on the opportunities, challenges, and decisions shaping their future.

Register today or learn more at www.middleclasssummit.com

08/14/2026

The path from education to employment is changing.

Preparing students for the workforce takes more than earning a credential. It requires stronger connections between education, skills development, and the opportunities employers are creating.

At the 2026 Middle Class Summit, our featured panel discussion, From Learning to Earning: Reimagining the Pathways from Education to Employment, will explore how education and workforce systems can better prepare students for careers, strengthen talent pipelines, and expand pathways to economic mobility.

Featured Panelists:
• Dr. Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D., Superintendent, Miami-Dade County Public Schools
• Dr. Howard Hepburn, Superintendent, Broward County Public Schools

Join the leaders working to strengthen the connection between education and opportunity.

Early Bird pricing ends August 17. Save $50 on your two-day registration.

Register today or learn more at www.middleclasssummit.com

08/13/2026

Florida is growing. How do we make sure opportunity grows with it?

At the 2026 Middle Class Summit, Dr. Henry Mack, Commissioner, The Florida Department of Education; George S. LeMieux, Chairman of the Board, Gunster Yoakley; and Newton B. Sanon, President & CEO, OIC of South Florida, will come together for a featured fireside chat, Building Florida’s Middle Class: Aligning Education, Business, and Opportunity.

Together, they’ll explore how stronger alignment between education, business, and workforce development can strengthen talent pipelines, prepare people for in-demand careers, and expand pathways to economic mobility.

Be part of the conversations shaping Florida’s workforce and the future of the middle class.

Early Bird pricing has been extended through August 17. Save $50 on your two-day registration.

Register today: www.middleclasssummit.com

08/12/2026

Business has the power to move economic mobility forward.

Employers do more than create jobs. They help shape the talent pipelines, opportunities, and career pathways that strengthen our workforce and communities.

At the 2026 Middle Class Summit, our featured panel discussion, Business as the Catalyst: Driving Economic Mobility at Scale, will explore how employers can lead through skills-based hiring, talent investment, and strategic partnerships that create lasting impact.

Moderator:
• Angelica Santibanez, Head of Community Engagement, Florida and Latin America Region, Amazon

Panelists:
• Bob Swindell, CEO, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance
• Coree Cuff Lonergan, CEO/General Manager, Broward County Transit
• Imran Siddiqui, CEO, South Florida Tech Hub
• James Kohnstamm, Director of Economic Development, Miami-Dade County
• Josh Schertzer, Senior Operating Partner, Nadia Partners

Join the leaders working to strengthen workforce outcomes and build a stronger middle class.

Early Bird pricing ends August 17. Save $50 on your two-day registration.

Register today or learn more at middleclasssummit.com

08/06/2026

The conversation starts with one important question.

What does it mean to be middle class today?

At the 2026 Middle Class Summit, Karen Leone de Nie, Vice President Community Development, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, and Newton B. Sanon, President & CEO, OIC of South Florida, will open the Summit with a featured fireside chat, Defining What It Means to Be in the Middle Class.

Together, they'll explore the changing realities facing today's workforce, the factors influencing economic mobility, and why collaboration is essential to expanding opportunity for individuals, families, and communities.

Early Bird pricing has been extended through August 17. Save $50 on your two-day registration.

Register today or learn more at www.middleclasssummit.com

Today marks an exciting new chapter for OIC of South Florida.On behalf of our entire organization, I am honored to congr...
08/05/2026

Today marks an exciting new chapter for OIC of South Florida.

On behalf of our entire organization, I am honored to congratulate Eugene K. Pettis on his election as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

As we celebrate 25 Years of Changing Lives. Transforming Communities., OIC looks forward to partnering with Eugene and our Board of Directors as we continue expanding workforce opportunities and creating pathways to economic mobility throughout South Florida.

OIC would also like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Richard Berman, Associate Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, USF Research and Innovation, for his outstanding leadership and dedicated service as the immediate past Chairman of the Board. We look forward to his continued leadership as Vice Chairman.

Please join OIC in recognizing our outstanding Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

OIC Executive Committee:
- Chairman: Eugene K. Pettis, Co-Founder and Senior Partner, Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm
- Vice Chairman: Richard Berman, Associate Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, USF Research and Innovation
- Secretary: El Pagnier "EK" Hudson, Senior HR Executive
- Treasurer: Felipe Basulto, Market President, TD Bank

OIC Board of Directors:
- Wayne Lomax, SBE Contract Compliance Manager, Office of Community Partnerships, Education and Business Access, Miami-Dade County Public Schools
- Keith Tribble, Managing Partner, Tricom Management Group
- Miesha Darrough, Miami-Dade County Court Judge
- Derek Koger, Executive Director, Seminole Tribe of Florida
- Pamela Jones, Legal Assistant, Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
- Les Pantin, Managing Partner, Pantin Gov
- Daphnee A. Sainvil, Public Affairs Division Manager, City of Fort Lauderdale
- Shea Curtin, Vice President and Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

Please join OIC in congratulating Eugene and thanking our entire Board of Directors for their leadership and service.

Economic mobility is evolving. So are the pathways to opportunity.Entrepreneurship, the gig economy, and artificial inte...
08/03/2026

Economic mobility is evolving. So are the pathways to opportunity.

Entrepreneurship, the gig economy, and artificial intelligence are creating new ways for people to build careers, generate income, and strengthen their financial future.

At the 2026 Middle Class Summit, our featured panel discussion, Engines of Mobility: Entrepreneurship, the Gig Economy, AI & the Rise to Alternative Income, will explore how innovation, business ownership, and emerging technologies are expanding pathways to economic mobility.

Moderator:
Juliet M. Rhoulac, Senior Director, External Affairs and Corporate Philanthropy, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL)

Panelists:
• Dr. Alexia Rolle, Dean of Career & Technical Education, Miami Dade College
• Cameron Bell, Founder, MiChargr
• Maribel Feliciano, Director, Broward County Office of Economic & Small Business Development
• Reginald Bourdeau, Business Owner, Fly Supply Clothing

Early Bird pricing has been extended through August 17. Save $50 on your two-day registration.

Register today or learn more at middleclasssummit.com

07/31/2026

Great Conversations Start with Great Leaders.

The speaker lineup for the 2026 Middle Class Summit continues to grow, bringing together influential voices from government, workforce development, business, and community leadership to explore the ideas and partnerships shaping the future of economic mobility.

Featured Guest Speakers & Special Remarks include:
- Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz�
- Louis King, President & CEO, OIC of America�
- Mark D. Bogen, Mayor, Broward County�
- Monica Cepero, County Administrator, Broward County
..with additional speakers and special guests to be announced in the coming weeks.

Join more than 500 business, education, government, nonprofit, and workforce leaders for two days of thought-provoking conversations focused on building stronger pathways to the middle class.

Early Bird pricing has been extended through August 17! Save $50 on your two-day registration.

Register today or learn more at middleclasssummit.com.

Workforce is changing. Will you be ready?Artificial intelligence and automation are reshaping industries, creating new o...
07/30/2026

Workforce is changing. Will you be ready?

Artificial intelligence and automation are reshaping industries, creating new opportunities, and changing the skills employers need most.

At the 2026 Middle Class Summit, our featured panel discussion, Workforce 2030: Skills, Emerging Jobs, AI and the NEW Middle Class, will bring together leaders from business, technology, and workforce development to explore the future of work, emerging careers, and the practical strategies needed to prepare today's workforce for tomorrow's opportunities.

Moderator:
Maria Flynn, President & CEO, Jobs for the Future

Panelists:�
-Adrienne Johnston, President & CEO, CareerSource Florida�
-Brooke DeRenzis, National Skills Coalition
-Javier Correoso, Head of Policy & Communications, Uber Technologies�
-Rick Beasley, CareerSource South Florida

Early Bird pricing has been extended through August 17. Save $50 on your two-day registration before prices increase.

Register today or learn more at middleclasssummit.com

07/23/2026

AI Isn't Replacing the Future. It's Helping Us Build It.

What happens when a workforce leader sits down with a humanoid robot to discuss the future of work? You get a conversation that challenges assumptions, sparks curiosity, and reminds us that technology is only as powerful as the people who use it.

Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries, creating new career pathways, and changing the skills employers value most. The question isn't whether AI is coming, it's whether we're prepared to lead the change.

Join more than 500 business, education, government, and workforce leaders at the 2026 Middle Class Summit as we explore how AI, innovation, and collaboration are shaping the future of economic mobility.

Early Bird Pricing Ends July 31
Save $50 on your two-day registration. Register today: middleclasssummit.com

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Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
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