The City of Miramar has been selected to participate in a national workforce development program aimed at expanding employment opportunities for residents with disabilities.
The city will join the Expanding Workforce Opportunities for All Learning Lab, a program led by the National League of Cities (NLC) Institute in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor’s State Exchange on Employment & Disability (SEED). The initiative is designed to help municipalities develop and test innovative approaches to making local job markets more inclusive.
“Every resident of Miramar deserves a fair shot at meaningful, well-paying work regardless of ability,” said Mayor Wayne Messam. “As a city, we have both the responsibility and the opportunity to tear down those barriers and build a more inclusive local economy. Joining this Learning Lab puts Miramar at the forefront of that effort, and I look forward to the innovative solutions we will bring back to benefit our community.”
Through the program, Miramar will work to identify and implement strategies aimed at removing barriers to employment for residents with disabilities, strengthening inclusive hiring practices within city government, and improving access to economic opportunities across the broader community. City officials will collaborate with peer municipalities and national experts to develop approaches tailored to Miramar’s specific needs and strengths.
Miramar is one of eight cities selected to participate in the Learning Lab. Other participating municipalities include Albany, New York; Birmingham, Alabama; Boise, Idaho; Chicago, Illinois; Houston, Texas; Little Rock, Arkansas; and New York, New York.
The National League of Cities, which leads the initiative, represents more than 19,000 municipalities across the United States. The organization works to support local governments through leadership development, federal advocacy, and the promotion of innovative policy solutions.
