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Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $8.7 Million for Hurricane Ian Recovery Efforts and Workforce Education

MATLACHA, Fla., November 16, 2022 — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $7.7 million through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant program and the Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) to support a large-scale rapid credentialing effort between three state colleges, two technical colleges, and Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs). Read more: bit.

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Florida Ranks #1 in the Nation for Attracting and Developing Skilled Workforce

Tallahassee, Fla., November 8, 2022 — Florida’s focus on training workers with the technical skills and credentials is paying off as the Sunshine State has been named number one in the U.S. for attracting and developing a skilled workforce. Read more: bit.ly/3E5TjWg

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $2.7 Million for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs to Purchase Industry Standard Equipment

Tallahassee, Fla,. October 28, 2022 – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $2.7 million to help 28 school districts and state colleges purchase industry standard equipment for career and technical education (CTE) programs across Florida. Read more: bit.ly/3UGFlkB

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $9 Million to Three State Colleges Serving Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Ian

Avon Park, Fla., October 25, 2022 — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $9 million to support workforce education programs in high-demand fields across the state, with a focus on serving professions and Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian. Read more: bit.ly/3AhF0g8