- October 14, 2024
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Daytona State College is among three state colleges awarded millions of dollars in state grant money.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Oct. 25 said the state had awarded $9 million to support workforce education programs, with a focus on professions and Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian, according to a news release from the governor’s office.
Daytona State College is receiving $2.8 million to support workforce education programs, while South Florida State College will receive $2.8 million and St. Petersburg College will receive $3.4 million to support workforce education programs and to oversee the initiative.
These money will support programs in emergency management, law enforcement, health care and education. Approximately 2,000 students are expected to graduate from the programs over the next three years.
Daytona State College had also received $5 million in state grant money for workforce development initiatives in September.
“It was great to award $9 million for workforce education programs that will help Floridians who were impacted by Hurricane Ian,” DeSantis said. “As we rebuild and recover from this storm, training highly skilled individuals to work in health care, law enforcement, emergency management and education will help communities now and prepare them for the future.”
