{"id":5749,"date":"2024-08-20T08:40:06","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T12:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/president\/?p=5749"},"modified":"2024-08-20T15:52:33","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T19:52:33","slug":"bridging-workforce-gaps-at-st-petersburg-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/president\/2024\/08\/20\/bridging-workforce-gaps-at-st-petersburg-college\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridging Workforce Gaps at St. Petersburg College"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to a special compilation episode of &#8220;Standing In The Gap&#8221; with President Dr. Tonjua Williams as she sits down with SPC faculty from the workforce program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode, we bring you insights and wisdom from the faculty and staff of SPC, focusing on workforce development, legislation, and bridging the gaps in our community. Through interviews with policymakers, educators, and community leaders, we delve into the strategies and initiatives aimed at closing these gaps and creating opportunities for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SPC&#8217;s Workforce, Community, &amp; Corporate Partnerships are dedicated to students&#8217; professional and personal growth. 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