Change-Maker

Polk County education exec links employers, job seekers

Naomi Boyer is focused on how to change the way the world looks at skills.

Naomi Boyer of Polk County has worked in education for more than 25 years.
Naomi Boyer of Polk County has worked in education for more than 25 years.
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Since the beginning of her career, Naomi Boyer has wanted to help people who struggle, and do it through education. 

After multiple career stops, the Polk County education executive is now doing that by helping swaths of people advance in their careers, and life, through earning what's become a hot commodity in higher education: microcredentials.

 

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