CareerSource Broward Launches Free AI Playbook For Small And Medium-Sized Businesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 29, 2026

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CAREERSOURCE BROWARD LAUNCHES FREE AI PLAYBOOK FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESSES

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – CareerSource Broward has just released the AI Playbook: A Practical Guide for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses, a first-of-its-kind resource from a workforce board designed to help employers understand artificial intelligence and actively leverage it to stay competitive and grow.

The Playbook empowers Broward County businesses to get ahead of the curve with AI through clear, actionable strategies grounded in real-world application. Tailored for small and medium-sized businesses, the guide is structured around four essential pillars: Know AI, Use AI, Build with AI, and Lead with AI, which provide a comprehensive pathway from initial awareness to full-scale integration.

What sets this Playbook apart is its foundation: it was built with the business community, not just for it. Insights were drawn from employer surveys, industry roundtables, and direct input from more than 100 Broward County businesses. Sectors included healthcare, retail, construction, hospitality, professional services, and nonprofits.

The Playbook is a highly practical, easy-to-navigate resource featuring industry-specific case studies, video testimonials, readiness assessments, and hands-on tools. It directly addresses the most pressing questions employers are asking today: Where do we start? What tools make sense? How do we implement AI responsibly and effectively?

“Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept; it’s a present-day business advantage,” said Carol Hylton, President/CEO of CareerSource Broward. “As the first workforce board to develop a resource like this, we’re ensuring that businesses of all sizes have access to a clear, practical path forward, one that strengthens operations, supports their workforce, and removes cost as a barrier to innovation.”

“As a business leader, I’ve seen how AI can elevate quality, expand capacity, and sharpen competitive edge,” said Jim Ryan, Chair of the Broward Workforce Development Board and CEO of OutPLEX. “This Playbook gives employers the confidence and direction to start using AI immediately, with strategies that are both impactful and achievable.”

Employers can access the Playbook HERE.

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About CareerSource Broward

CareerSource Broward (CSBD), the administrative entity of the Broward Workforce Development Board, is a federally-funded, locally controlled organization that provides innovative employment solutions and quality workforce services to businesses and individuals in Broward County. These services are delivered through three strategically located career centers, which provide individual assistance with Employ Florida, job placement services, career coaching and other employment-related needs. For more information, please visit www.careersourcebroward.com, facebook.com/CareerSourceBroward or follow @CareerSourceBD on Instagram and X.