MAY 2026
Southwest Florida BUSINESS TODAY ®
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Investing in Our Future Workforce
An analysis of the job supply and demand projections by the Florida Department of Commerce shows there are four high-demand Career Pathways for our future professional workforce:
PROVEN CAREER PATHWAYS DRIVING MEASURABLE SUCCESS
FOR STUDENTS & SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
• Business Management & Entrepreneurship including Information Technology
1,300
100%
• Education & Human Services
Students Served Annually
Complete High School
96%
95%
Hold In-demand Postsecondary Degrees & Certifications
Work in Their Field of Study
• Engineering & Construction Management • Healthcare To help meet our growing workforce needs, The Immokalee Foundation provides a full continuum of educational and career-building support for students based on these four Pathways. We start with literacy intervention in elementary school and continue through career exploration, immersion, and postsecondary education—leading to long-term success. From nurses and engineers to entrepreneurs, emergency dispatchers, and teachers, Immokalee Foundation alumni are entering the workforce career-ready and leading positive change right here in Southwest Florida. Their success is the return on your investment and the reason your support matters now more than ever.
Donate or learn more at ImmokaleeFoundation.org 239.430.9122