Unlock Your Potential

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

BEBR plays a critical role in equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in today’s dynamic job market. Through a range of training and educational initiatives, we empower both students and professionals to thrive in their careers.

BEBR provides practical training to professionals and students to prepare them for contribution to the Florida workforce and beyond. Postdoctoral Associates have the opportunity to participate in research projects, publish journal articles, attend conferences, present their research at conferences and to groups at UF and other institutions, work on service projects, and mentor graduate and undergraduate students. BEBR’s Network Science Program has trained several Postdoctoral Associates who have subsequently received positions at top-rated research institutions such as the University of Miami. Graduate students are hired as graduate research assistants and receive mentoring from BEBR faculty and staff while working on grant and contract-funded research. These students learn how to design and conduct research, write research articles for journal submissions, and give presentations at UF and academic conferences. After graduating, they often receive positions as Postdoctoral Associates and faculty at research institutions, work in applied policy organizations, or get jobs in the industry through corporate work.

BEBR provides practical training to professionals and students to prepare them for contribution to the Florida workforce and beyond. Postdoctoral Associates have the opportunity to participate in research projects, publish journal articles, attend conferences, present their research at conferences and to groups at UF and other institutions, work on service projects, and mentor graduate and undergraduate students. BEBR’s Network Science Program has trained several Postdoctoral Associates who have subsequently received positions at top-rated research institutions such as the University of Miami. Graduate students are hired as graduate research assistants and receive mentoring from BEBR faculty and staff while working on grant and contract-funded research. These students learn how to design and conduct research, write research articles for journal submissions, and give presentations at UF and academic conferences. After graduating, they often receive positions as Postdoctoral Associates and faculty at research institutions, work in applied policy organizations, or get jobs in the industry through corporate work.

Both graduate and undergraduate students participate in BEBR’s internship program. Internships provide opportunities for students to get hands-on experience with applied research and service projects in BEBR’s programs. Such projects have helped to develop and build both soft and hard skills, giving students a more competitive edge when applying for jobs or graduate school. BEBR has a long tradition of providing data to many constituencies in Florida, including government, non-profits, businesses, researchers, and private residents. Initially provided in books, this data subsequently became available through BEBR’s online database for several years. We are in the process of re-envisioning the way BEBR will continue to provide this data by utilizing an expansion of BEBR’s internship program as a way of offering all students attending state colleges and universities in Florida the opportunity to learn from BEBR while providing service to the public .

BEBR develops the workforce by opening doors to a world of benefits for undergraduates. Students not only enhance their resumes with practical experience but also expand their professional networks by collaborating with BEBR’s interdisciplinary team. The program fosters a culture of innovation and learning, providing a platform for students to grow as researchers, analysts, and problem solvers. Ultimately, this experience equips undergraduates with a competitive edge as they move from academic to professional careers.

Both graduate and undergraduate students participate in BEBR’s internship program. Internships provide opportunities for students to get hands-on experience with applied research and service projects in BEBR’s programs. Such projects have helped to develop and build both soft and hard skills, giving students a more competitive edge when applying for jobs or graduate school. BEBR has a long tradition of providing data to many constituencies in Florida, including government, non-profits, businesses, researchers, and private residents. Initially provided in books, this data subsequently became available through BEBR’s online database for several years. We are in the process of re-envisioning the way BEBR will continue to provide this data by utilizing an expansion of BEBR’s internship program as a way of offering all students attending state colleges and universities in Florida the opportunity to learn from BEBR while providing service to the public .


BEBR develops the workforce by opening doors to a world of benefits for undergraduates. Students not only enhance their resumes with practical experience but also expand their professional networks by collaborating with BEBR’s interdisciplinary team. The program fosters a culture of innovation and learning, providing a platform for students to grow as researchers, analysts, and problem solvers. Ultimately, this experience equips undergraduates with a competitive edge as they move from academic to professional careers.