Workforce Mini-Series

EPISODE 01

Creating a Cycle of Lifelong Learning
Dr. Kimberly Moore is a trailblazer for workforce development, and in this episode, she’ll share lessons learned in her decade of experience. Dr. Moore discusses the importance of building an integrated workforce system in order to keep up with the constantly changing labor market, and shares examples of how Tallahassee Community College is doing just that by working with formerly incarcerated students and forming new partnerships with Amazon.
Dr. Kimberly Moore is a trailblazer for workforce development, and in this episode, she’ll share lessons learned in her decade of experience. Dr. Moore discusses the importance of building an integrated workforce system in order to keep up with the constantly changing labor market, and shares examples of how Tallahassee Community College is doing just that by working with formerly incarcerated students and forming new partnerships with Amazon.

About Dr. Moore

Kimberly Moore has spent over a decade in the workforce development arena.  She currently serves as the Vice President for Workforce Innovation at Tallahassee Community College (TCC).  In the position of Vice President, she is responsible for developing strategic solutions that address the needs of employers and those seeking to enter or advance in the workforce.  Prior to joining TCC, she served as the Chief Executive Officer of WORKFORCE plus, the regional economic and workforce development body.  

Ms. Moore is a graduate of Tallahassee Community College with an Associate of Arts degree.  She continued her education at The Florida State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice  and continued on to earn her M.B.A from Webster University and a Doctorate from The Florida State University.   She is a proud member of Leadership Tallahassee Class 24 and Leadership Florida Class 33. 

 In addition to her role at TCC, she continues to give back to her community through service.  Note a few of Ms. Moore’s many volunteer roles include serving as Chair- Leon County Research Development Authority, Vice-Chair of Florida A&M University Board of Trustees,  Vice-Chair of the  Economic Vitality Leadership Council, Truist/SunTrust Community Advisory Board, Rutger University Advisory Board, Board of Director for the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce and Wakulla Chamber of Commerce.  She has been recognized locally, statewide  and nationally for her service and commitment to excellence with accolades including: Tallahassee’s Top 26 Women in Business (2007), the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Leadership Pacesetter Award (2009), the Dr. Reginald Rolle Memorial Economic Development Champion of the Year Award (2010), Florida Diversity Council’s 2014 Florida’s Most Powerful and Influential Woman Award, Tallahassee Woman Magazine’s 2016 ‘Women Who Mean Business’ Innovator of the Year Award , 2017 inductee to the Tallahassee Community College’s Hall of Fame, 2019 Economic Innovator of the Year, Florida State University – Omicron Delta Kappa (Honoris Causa) – 2020,  2021 Idahlynn Karre Exemplary Leadership Award, 2021 TCC Eagle Award and 2022 Trailblazer Award.

 

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