An intimate group of 16 students from the Enoch Davis Youth Farm met with St. Petersburg College President Tonjua Williams virtually on Monday, May 4, to discuss how to overcome challenges and pursue their career goals. President Williams shared her…
Every day, the amazing work of the SPC family AMAZES me. They support, not only each other but also our students, as we all face a global pandemic that rocks the very core of our existence and generates a great…
During February, St. Petersburg College celebrated the remarkable accomplishments of Pinellas County’s minority high school students and their commitment to learning and hard work. These students, who achieved a 3.0 or higher GPA, received the Dr. Mac J. Williams Sr.…
Some of the fastest-growing occupations in Florida only require short-term degrees or certifications, according to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. In celebration, of these Workforce Education programs, February is named Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. Our CTE programs…
The access and cost of child care has become a burden for many of St. Petersburg College’s students, and affordable child care seems like a daydream. Provided through a generous contribution from the U.S. Department of Education through the Child…
Over the summer, the Pinellas County Urban League equipped 50 youths with the skills to flourish in life. The young students mastered the art of leadership and employment, in STYLE (Summer Training in Youth Leadership and Employment). This eight-week, hands-on…
SPC President Dr. Tonjua Williams recently had the pleasure of helping to kick off the 30th annual America II SportsFest. This event brought together teams from the area to compete against each other in fun events! And it all took…
The Pinellas Board of County Commissioners hosted a work session meeting on Jan 15 and invited SPC President Tonjua Williams to share about the Educational Ecosystem and how it will benefit the residents of Pinellas County. The Educational Ecosystem is…
The Public Policy Leadership Speaker Series invited St. Petersburg College President Dr. Tonjua Williams to its bi-annual meeting. Williams gave the keynote speech on Oct. 17 regarding leadership, SPC, and the Pinellas County community. In her talk to students, faculty…
SPC President Dr. Tonjua Williams discusses the college’s role in fostering an educational ecosystem that encompasses all levels of opportunities. St. Petersburg College does so by upholding its foundational commitments of academic excellence, economic mobility and community engagement.