Florida Construction News staff writer
More than $14.5 million has been announced to support infrastructure improvements and workforce training across Florida. Funding has been awarded to Indian River State College, Miami Dade College, Sebring Airport Authority, and Wakulla County for projects that will advance key industries, including aviation, aerospace, and manufacturing.
“Florida’s Job Growth Grant Fund drives economic development by supporting critical infrastructure projects and expanding workforce training opportunities at the local level,” said Governor Ron DeSantis.
The following groups will receive an money through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund:
- Indian River State College ($4 million) – to develop the Institute for Industrial Manufacturing and Production Training, which will provide accelerated technical vocational training to meet the needs of production and industrial manufacturers within the College’s service area.
- Miami Dade College ($4.9 million) – to create two new aircraft mechanic programs. The two programs will allow graduates to seamlessly transition from Miami Dade College to a maintenance, repair and operations facility with minimal additional training.
- Sebring Airport Authority ($2.2 million) – to reconstruct roadway and resurface Webster Turn Drive. Improvement of this vital road will increase the region’s logistical efficiency and allow local businesses to utilize the road between the logistics center and the airport.
- Wakulla County ($3.5 million) – for the development and construction of two county-owned buildings to expand manufacturing opportunities within Wakulla County’s Opportunity Park.