The Broward Alliance and WorkForce One Assist HEICO in Obtaining Incumbent Worker Training Grant

The Broward Alliance today announced that HEICO Corporation has been awarded a Florida Incumbent Worker Training Grant for $49,837 by Workforce Florida. The grant will help HEICO provide customized training for 60 existing employees at its Hollywood HEICO Parts Group. HEICO is the world’s largest independent producer of FAA-approved aircraft replacement parts.

“HEICO is to be commended for having a valuable training program for their employees and for keeping them up-to-date on the latest skills and technologies,” said James P. Tarlton (JT), president and chief executive officer of The Broward Alliance.

“Our goal is to retain and develop the best and most skilled Team Members, making the company one of the best in its field,” said Thomas Irwin, executive vice president & chief financial officer of HEICO. “This grant helps make those training resources possible and we appreciate The Broward Alliance helping to identify an appropriate grant through their partnership with WorkForce One.”

More information about HEICO can be found at www.heico.com.

Other companies and organizations that have recently received training grants totaling more than $550,000 through the assistance of The Broward Alliance and WorkForce One include 3 Dimensional Engineering, Inc.; Cbeyond, Certified Metal Finishing, Inc.; the City of Tamarac; Forecast Trading; Hoerbiger Corporation, Interplex Sunbelt, Inc.; and Ultimate Manufacturing Inc. For information about available training programs, please contact Vernon Bailey, Director of Workforce Development for The Broward Alliance and WorkForce One, at 954-524-3114.

The Broward Alliance (www.browardalliance.org) is Broward County’s official public/private partnership for economic development. Its mission is to lead Broward County in building a stronger and more diverse economy by stimulating the creation of new jobs and capital investment while facilitating the growth and retention of businesses in Broward County. Services offered by The Broward Alliance include assistance with business relocation or expansion and site selection; incentive programs and information; market research; small, minority- and women-owned business assistance; film permitting, government liaison and community resource referrals for film and television; and serving as a liaison for workforce development between educational institutions and the business community. To learn more about The Broward Alliance, call (954) 524-3113.

Visit: http://www.BrowardAlliance.org

Vielka Quintero
The Borward Aliiance
Manager
vquintero@BrowardAlliance.org

Vielka Quintero is the International Client Manager for the Broward Alliance, the public/private organization responsible for promoting Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County as a global business destination.