“Ensuring for a talented, well-educated workforce matters for the success of Florida’s economy and the health of our democracy, and I am thrilled to award these institutions with the Florida Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant,” said DeSantis. “By investing in workforce education and apprenticeship programs, we are ensuring Florida’s students will have new opportunities and career paths. I am committed to making sure Florida is on track to being the best state in the nation for workforce education by 2030, and this grant creates the conditions for the talented workforce our state needs.”
“Governor DeSantis has remained committed to expanding opportunities to build a strong workforce in Florida, and this grant is just another way we will ensure Floridians have access to a world-class education and a highly skilled workforce,” said Corcoran. “Statewide interest is at an all-time high, and this grant will have a positive impact on the lives of Florida’s students for years to come.”
“We stand behind Governor DeSantis and our partners throughout the state as they advance career paths for all Floridians,” said Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Executive Director Ken Lawson. “Providing diverse career training opportunities for Floridians throughout the state will continue to grow and evolve our workforce, communities and economy.”
The school districts listed below have received funding:
- Bay School District
- Brevard School District
- Plumber/Pipefitter/Sheet Metal Worker
- Machinist
- Plumber/Pipefitter & Steamfitter/Sheet Metal Worker/ Electrician
- Broward School District
- Machinist
- Yacht Service Technician
- Collier School District
- Flagler School District
- Hillsborough School District
- Tampa Ironworkers Pre-apprenticeship
- Lake School District
- Construction Technologies
- Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
- Marion School District
- Orange School District
- Osceola School District
- Automotive Service (2)
- Building Construction
- Palm Beach School District
- Heating and Air Installer
- Pinellas School District
- Santa Rosa School District
- Heating and Air Installer and Servicing/Plumbing/Pipefitters/Steamfitters
- Seminole School District
- St. Lucie School District
The colleges listed below have received funding:
- College of Central Florida
- Daytona State College
- Hillsborough Community College
- Indian River State College
- Pharmacy
- Welding Fabricator
- Culinary Operations Management
- Electrician
- Miami Dade College
- Help Desk Tech/Customs Broker/Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Riggings and System Assemblers/Accountant/Management Analyst
- Northwest Florida State College
- Machinist
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- South Florida State College
- Advanced Patient Care Tech
The universities listed below have received funding:
- Florida International University
- ABC Institute Electrical Apprenticeship Program/Plumbers Contractors Association
The private institutions listed below have received funding:
- ICTC Governing Board dba AMskills
