About Our Organization
Our mission goes beyond rhetoric – it’s about constructing pathways to the middle class for those often underserved and underrepresented. Through strategic skills training, we pave the way for equitable access to high-wage, high-demand careers. Our vision is to create opportunities for everyone, and we achieve this by offering scholarships, comprehensive support services, and a seamless transition into paid apprenticeships.
Our Mission
Our mission is to build bridges to the middle class for underserved and underrepresented communities through strategic skills training. We champion equitable access to high-wage, high-demand careers by offering scholarships, wrap-around services, and a seamless transition into paid apprenticeships. We are steadfast in empowering women, minorities, and youth, with the tools and pathways necessary for flourishing in diverse industries. Join the community to give education to children
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Meet Our Leadership
Ruth Tirado | Executive Director
Ruth Tirado, Executive Director of Workforce Evolved, a seasoned expert with over 25 years of dedicated service in the Florida Department of Education, is renowned for her profound impact on apprenticeship programs within the construction industry. Ruth leverages her expertise to further enhance educational standards and curriculum development across pivotal trades such as electrical, lineman, telecommunications, and civil engineering. Certified as an NCCER Master Trainer and holding an OSHA 10-Hour certification, she previously served as the Vice President of Education at ABC Institute, where she orchestrated the growth and evolution of apprenticeship initiatives. Her strategic vision and commitment have been instrumental in cultivating thousands of skilled professionals, significantly contributing to the workforce development in the construction sector.
Joimil Valdez | President, Training & Development, Jalex Global, LLC.
An Executive with several years of experience in Human Resource Management and the last 12 of those in senior Training. Has managed multi-state/multi-site operations and is experienced in leading HR functions within a food service, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, logistics, real estate development, automotive, transportation & distribution and entertainment industries.
