SUBJECT:
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PRESENTATION - Recognition of the Employee Academy Graduating Class - Kerry Blood, Talent Manager (Approval and Presentation)
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INITIATOR:
DEPARTMENT:
Kerry Blood, Talent Manager
Human Resources
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On September 10, 2025, the Marion County Board of County Commissioners’ Employee Academy kicked off its seventh year. The Employee Academy is an initiative derived from the five (5) year “Empowering Marion” Strategic Plan. Employees were encouraged to apply for the twelve week course that took them into all of the departments within the County to gain a more in-depth and understanding of each department.
By participating in the academy, employees learned about the following Marion County departments in the sessions held on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.:
September 10
Administration | Human Resources Procurement Services | Public Relations
September 17
911 Management Information Technology Public Safety Communications
September 24
Building Safety Growth Services
October 1
Office of the County Engineer
October 8
Community Services Public Library System
October 15
Parks & Recreation Southeastern Livestock Pavillion Airport
October 22
Veterans Services | Extension Services
October 29
Facilities Management Visitors & Convention Bureau
November 5
Animal Services Solid Waste Department
November 12
Utilities Department
November 19
Fleet Management Fire Rescue
December 3
Marion Oaks Municipal Services
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and present the graduating Employee Academy Class of 2025.
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