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NEFBA Apprenticeship Executive Board
The Apprenticeship Executive Board is comprised of business leaders that volunteer their time to oversee the general operations of instructors, apprentices, training staff, and participating employers. The board maintains the integrity of the program while abiding by state department of education standards as well as program standards. The companies that are represented on this board that spend countless hours leading the program are:
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C.W.Wood Plumbing
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Apprenticeship Executive Committee Chairman
Keith Ward, President of Thomas May Construction
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The Apprenticeship Program of the Northeast Florida Builders Association is one of the best in the country. They have provided quality training in the construction trades for more than 45 years. As the construction industry gains momentum, the demand for skilled, trained construction professionals grows. NEFBA’s Apprenticeship Program is proud to be an integral part of the growth of the industry and the community. We invite you to explore this website on your way to an exciting, rewarding career in the carpentry, electrical, plumbing or heating and air-conditioning trades. Join our graduates who are enjoying successful careers practicing their trade, working as supervisors or reaping the benefits of owning their own businesses.
If you are an employer interested in providing training to your qualified employees, we offer a four-year nationally recognized training program that produces skilled trades professionals. Your investment in apprentices will benefit your company by building loyalty, developing qualified trades people and training supervisors. Call us today at 904-421-0296 for information about our Apprenticeship Program. The sooner you take that first step, the sooner you will reach your goal. Sincerely, Keith Ward, President of Thomas May Construction NEFBA Training Vice-President |
Workforce Development Team
Meet Your Workforce Development Specialists at Northeast Florida Builders Association
Christina ThomasDirector of
Workforce Development cthomas@nefba.com Christina is an honors graduate from St. Leo University with a Masters in Educational Leadership and a Bachelor's in Business Administration. She has a former background in finance and education. Prior to joining the team at NEFBA, she worked 10 years for the School District of Clay County teaching, advising, and coordinating Career & Technical Education programs. Christina and her husband, Shawn, have been married for 17 years and have one daughter, who is entering high school in the fall. Like true winners, the Thomas family loves cheering on the University of Alabama! |
Charlie Libretto Training Director of
Apprenticeship clibretto@nefba.com Charlie holds a Masters Degree in Business Management from Jacksonville University and a graduate certificate in Educational Leadership from UNF. He is also a former graduate of East Carolina University, where he played football. Charlie has over 25 years of professional experience in business and education. Most recently, Charlie was the Director of Strategic Partnerships for a national educational institution. Charlie has been married for 25 years to the incredibly patient, Lara. The couple has four sons. The Libretto family enjoys cheering on FSU. Sadly. |
Tatum EllisonTraining Coordinator for Workforce Development
tellison@nefba.com Tatum is a proud graduate from St. Augustine's Flagler College with a Bachelor's in Political Science. She spent 8 years as a paralegal using her bachelor's minor in pre-law. Currently, Tatum is an active member of COPAA advocating for special needs children. Tatum has been married for 10 years to her husband Don, who serves in the United States Coast Guard. Tatum is not a fan of I-95 traffic. Tatum and Don have two school-aged boys and they love to cheer on Notre Dame and the Jags! We find both of these teams to be acceptable choices. |
Rachael Burke Training Coordinator for
Apprenticeship rburke@nefba.com Rachael is a graduate from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor's degree in Child and Family Development. Prior to coming to NEFBA, Rachael spent twelve years in private education. She has been married for 18 years to her husband, Billy. They are both long-time residents of Jacksonville and have three boys. Rachael loves spending time with her family and attending the many sporting events involving both of her boys. Much to both Christina and Charlie's dismay, Rachael is frequently heard yelling, "Go Dawgs!" |
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Payton Woods
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Doug Powell
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Administrative Assistant
pwoods@nefba.com Payton is a 2018 graduate from Trinity Baptist College with a Bachelor's in Church Ministries with a focus in Worship Music and Christian Counseling. She is a vocalist with LifeSong and a current Worship Music intern at East Pointe Church. Payton will soon be pursuing a graduate degree in Marriage and Family Counseling with Liberty University. She is the oldest of five siblings and enjoys traveling on church mission trips. She cheers for whatever team her long-time boyfriend is cheering on! |
NCCER Support Specialist
dougepowell53@gmail.com Doug is a graduate from the University of North Florida with a Bachelor's in Business Administration & Accounting. Doug also holds a certificate in education from Jacksonville Teach First Coast. Prior to his first retirement, Doug was a compliance auditor in the healthcare industry. Doug has been married to his lovely wife, Maria, for 8 years. The couple enjoys loves spending time with their 6 grandchildren. And because you can never avoid running into at least one in northern Florida, Doug is a UF Gator fan. |