$430,000 Awarded to Manatee Technical College for Workforce Training
July 21, 2022 Updated 10:44 A.M. ET
TALLAHASSEE (FLV) – Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $430,000 to Manatee Technical College to prepare people for jobs in the transportation, distribution, and logistics industries.
The money was awarded through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to pay for a Diesel Systems Technology course.
“Advancing Florida’s workforce continues to be a top priority for my administration and this program will further expand opportunities for Floridians to gain skills as diesel technicians — one of the state’s most in demand industries,” DeSantis said. “Congratulations to Manatee Technical College and the students who will be able to use this program to enter high-paying careers.”
The Governor said the workforce training program will help the specific needs in that region.
“The idea that every student needs a university degree to be successful is mistaken,” said Henry Mack, Senior Chancellor at the Florida Department of Education. “We know that programs like diesel mechanics and the other valuable programs at Manatee Technical College result in earnings that rival most baccalaureate programs. This is an exciting step for the region in promoting the value of a career and technical education.”
The Florida Job Growth is a program that promotes public infrastructure and workforce training. Proposals are reviewed by DEO and Enterprise Florida, Inc. They are then chosen by Governor DeSantis.
