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.

09/01/2026

The 2026 Middle Class Summit has gone mobile!

We’re just days away from bringing together 500+ leaders for two days of bold conversations, new ideas, and solutions focused on the future of the middle class.

Get ready by downloading the Guidebook app and accessing the official 2026 Middle Class Summit guide. Explore the full agenda, session details, speakers, maps, reminders, live polls, and more, all in one place.

Download the Guidebook app from the Apple App Store or Google Play and search “2026 Middle Class Summit.”

Or, access the Summit guide directly here:�https://builder.guidebook.com/g/2026mcs/

The countdown is on. Download Guidebook, start planning your Summit experience, and get ready to be in the room September 9–10!

South Florida’s future is being shaped now. Will you be in the room?On September 9–10, more than 500 leaders from busine...
08/27/2026

South Florida’s future is being shaped now. Will you be in the room?

On September 9–10, more than 500 leaders from business, government, education, workforce development, and the community will come together at the 2026 Middle Class Summit to tackle the issues shaping our workforce, economy, and pathways to opportunity.

From AI and the future of work to education, entrepreneurship, public policy, economic mobility, and the changing realities of the middle class, these are conversations that impact all of us.

Two days. Big ideas. Bold conversations. Real solutions.

The future of the middle class will be shaped by the decisions we make today. Be part of what comes next.

Register today at middleclasssummit.com

08/26/2026

Day 1 of the 2026 Middle Class Summit is packed with conversations shaping what comes next.

From public policy and workforce transformation to entrepreneurship, AI, and the systems that create pathways to economic mobility, September 9 will bring leaders together to move beyond the challenges and focus on solutions.

DAY 1 PANELS | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

• From Relief to Resilience: Building the Human Infrastructure of a Thriving Economic Ecosystem
• From Legislation to Livelihoods: How Public Policy Shapes Economic Mobility
• Workforce 2030: Skills, Emerging Jobs, AI and the NEW Middle Class
• Engines of Mobility: Entrepreneurship, the Gig Workforce, AI and the Rise to Alternative Income

And that’s just part of what’s ahead.

Join 500+ leaders for two days of ideas, perspectives, and solution-driven conversations focused on building a stronger middle class.

We’re less than two weeks away. If you’ve been waiting to register, now is the time. Don’t miss your opportunity to be in the room.

Register today at middleclasssummit.com

08/25/2026

Leadership and perspective take center stage at the 2026 Middle Class Summit.

This year’s Summit will bring together voices from government, workforce development, business, education, and the community for conversations focused on strengthening economic mobility and the future of the middle class.

We’re proud to feature our Guest Speakers & Special Remarks:

• Louis King, President & CEO, OIC of America
• Mark D. Bogen, Mayor, Broward County
• Monica Cepero, County Administrator, Broward County

Additional Guest Speakers & Special Remarks will be announced.

Join more than 500 leaders for two days of ideas, conversations, and solutions designed to move our communities forward.

The leaders are coming together. The conversations are set. Now is the time to secure your seat. Register at middleclasssummit.com

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.

Address

3407 NW 9th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL
33309

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+19545633535

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