Ep. 297 | Bridging Education and Workforce with Xello

In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred sits down with Ralph Aiello, Partnership Manager for Work-Based Learning at Xello, during the 2024 Florida Chamber Future of Florida Forum. Xello is an innovative online platform designed to support Florida's 67 school districts in building a seamless cradle-to-career pipeline.

Ralph shares how Xello helps students—from kindergarten to adult education—explore career opportunities, identify their strengths, and prepare for future success. He also highlights the critical role businesses play in closing the workforce gap by creating profiles on Xello to connect with the next generation of employees. This conversation underscores the importance of integrating technology into career development and strengthening the link between education and the business community. This podcast episode was recorded live at the 2024 Florida Chamber Future of Florida Forum hosted at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida. This podcast is made possible by the Florida SBDC Network and sponsored by Florida First Capital.

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