St. Petersburg College (SPC) President Tonjua Williams is one of many educators expressing their support of Florida Gov. DeSantis’ “2020 Year of the Teacher” vision.
“Investing in higher education is critical as Florida strives to become number one in the nation in workforce development,” said SPC President Tonjua Williams. “The governor’s proposed budget will provide pathways to a brighter future by expanding access to higher education that will increase career opportunities for our residents. The Florida College System and the State University System are committed to developing talent to meet the needs of our industry partners to ensure our communities thrive.”
St. Petersburg College is strengthening the workforce and supporting Gov. DeSantis’ vision by recently opening a new Workforce Hub at the SPC Tarpon Springs Campus. The hub will serve as a resource center for community members and students, providing support through workforce programs and GED training in partnership with CareerSource Pinellas.
The Workforce Hub is just the beginning of a larger-scale project, The Industrial Workforce Business Incubator. This innovative expansion will allow SPC to increase its pipeline of graduates trained for high-skill, high-wage jobs. This will, in turn, close skills gaps for employers and help drive the regional economy. SPC has an appropriation request for the upcoming legislative session that will allow the college to fully implement and utilize the Workforce Hub, sponsored by House Representative Diamond, HB 9157 and Senator Hooper, Form 1917.
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