Florida College System

Explore Top-Ranked Online Programs at St. Petersburg College

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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St. Petersburg College (SPC) has been offering online courses for approximately 30 years and has consistently been recognized for its online programs by U.S. News & World Report.

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  • St. Petersburg College (SPC) has been offering online courses for approximately 30 years and has consistently been recognized for its online programs by U.S. News & World Report.
  • Most recently, SPC was ranked first in the Tampa Bay region for Best Online Bachelor's Program and Best Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans in the 2024 study.
  • Among eligible participating colleges in the Florida College System, SPC ranked second for Best Online Bachelor's Program for Veterans and third for Best Online Bachelor's Program.
  • SPC is offering an opportunity for those interested in pursuing an online degree to learn about programs the College offers including workforce and short-term training, find ways to pay for college, and navigate the application and registration process.

Get There: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $25 Million for Workforce Development Initiatives

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Ron DeSantis announced an investment of nearly $25 million from the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program to either create or expand 19 programs dedicated to strengthening workforce development across Florida.

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  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Ron DeSantis announced an investment of nearly $25 million from the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program to either create or expand 19 programs dedicated to strengthening workforce development across Florida.
  • "In Florida we have become the number one state in the nation for talent development by making strategic investments in our workforce," said Governor Ron DeSantis.
  • This $25 million investment is part of the $100 million allocated in August to the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program.
  • Earlier this month, Governor DeSantis and Commissioner Diaz announced an additional $22 million in funding for workforce related initiatives and $35 million in funding under the same grant specific to the growth of Florida's semiconductor industry.

Get There: Florida Recognizes February as Career and Technical Education Month

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. recognize February as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, celebrating Florida's leading role in providing practical education opportunities throughout the state.

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  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. recognize February as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, celebrating Florida's leading role in providing practical education opportunities throughout the state.
  • Florida's workforce education programs are academically rigorous, effective and driven by the current and projected needs of top industries throughout the state.
  • In December, nearly $20 million was awarded through the Florida Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant to fund 67 proposals to start, expand or operate a registered apprenticeship program.
  • For more information regarding Career and Technical Education, visit GetThereFL.com .

Get There: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More than $35 Million to Accelerate the Growth of Florida's Semiconductor Industry

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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Because of the leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida is already #5 in the US for semiconductor manufacturing jobs and #3 in the nation for semiconductor establishments.

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  • Because of the leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida is already #5 in the US for semiconductor manufacturing jobs and #3 in the nation for semiconductor establishments.
  • This investment will help cultivate a highly skilled workforce, which is integral to sustaining Florida's growing semiconductor industry.
  • "By providing workforce education in our classrooms, students learn skills they can use to obtain high-paying jobs in growing industries like semiconductor manufacturing," said Governor Ron DeSantis.
  • "This investment continues our commitment to making Florida number one for workforce education and positioning our state at the forefront of innovation."

Get There: Commissioner Diaz Announces the Adoption of 13 New Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. announced the adoption of 13 new career and technical education (CTE) curriculum programs for the 2023-24 school year, which will expand access to high-wage, in-demand jobs for Florida's high school and Florida College System students.

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  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. announced the adoption of 13 new career and technical education (CTE) curriculum programs for the 2023-24 school year, which will expand access to high-wage, in-demand jobs for Florida's high school and Florida College System students.
  • In 2019, Governor Ron DeSantis set a goal of making Florida the number one state in the nation for workforce education by 2030.
  • The adoption of these first-of-their-kind programs further supports Florida's nation-leading status while assisting students with wide-ranging backgrounds to prepare for high-paying occupations crucial to continued economic development.
  • The approved curriculum frameworks consist of seven college credit certificates, three secondary programs, one career certificate, one associate in science degree and one adult education program.

Get There: Governor Ron DeSantis Recognizes February as Career and Technical Education Month

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. commemorated February as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month.

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  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. commemorated February as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month.
  • A copy of the Governor's proclamation on CTE month can be found here .
  • In 2019, Governor DeSantis set a goal of making Florida the number one state in the nation for workforce education by 2030.
  • Florida has nearly 800,000 K-12 CTE students – the highest in the state's history – more than 380,000 postsecondary CTE students, and over 17,000 registered apprentices – a direct result of Governor DeSantis' leadership and policies that support workforce education.

St. Petersburg College ranked among best online programs in 2023 U.S. News & World Report study

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report ranks St. Petersburg College's online bachelor's programs first in the Tampa Bay area.

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report ranks St. Petersburg College's online bachelor's programs first in the Tampa Bay area.
  • The 2023 study released this week listed SPC first in the Tampa Bay region in three categories: Best Online Bachelor's, Best Bachelor's Programs for Veterans and Best Online Bachelor's in Business Programs.
  • This is the third year in a row that SPC has received top rankings from U.S. News & World Report.
  • Among eligible participating colleges in the Florida College System, SPC ranked third for Best Online Bachelor's Program for Veterans and fourth for Best Online Bachelor's Program in the 2023 study.

Indian River State College bid opportunities on the Florida Purchasing Group

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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FORT PIERCE, Fla.,  Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Indian River State College announced it has joined the Florida Purchasing Group and will be utilizing the system to publish and track their bid opportunities. Bidnet Direct's Florida Purchasing Group provides a centralized location for bidding and connects over 50 participating agencies from across Florida to a large vendor pool and helps to streamline the bid process, vendors can receive notifications of any new opportunities, as well as any addenda and award information available. Indian River State College invites all potential vendors to register online at http://www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/indianriverstatecollege.

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  • Indian River State College announced it has joined the Florida Purchasing Group and will be utilizing the system to publish and track their bid opportunities.
  • FORT PIERCE, Fla., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Indian River State College announced it has joined the Florida Purchasing Group and will be utilizing the system to publish and track their bid opportunities.
  • Registered vendors will also have access to not only Indian River State College bid opportunities, but all bids posted by participating agency within the Florida Purchasing Group.
  • About Indian River State College:
    Indian River State College (IRSC) is a public college with a main campus in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Florida Gateway College Names Building after Keith & Quinn Leibfried

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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LAKE CITY, Fla., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Florida Gateway College's newest building will be named the Keith & Quinn Leibfried STEM Building by the locally headquartered First Federal Bank.

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  • LAKE CITY, Fla., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Florida Gateway College's newest building will be named the Keith & Quinn Leibfried STEM Building by the locally headquartered First Federal Bank.
  • The two-story, 26,440-square-foot structure will be the first new building on the main campus since 2011 and will be the largest FGC instructional building.
  • The late Quinn Leibfried spent thirty-four years educating and supporting students, largely in nearby Suwannee County.
  • Florida Gateway College is one of the 28 state colleges in the Florida College System.

Lake-Sumter State College dedicates the Congressman Clifford B. Stearns Library & Learning Success Center

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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"My wife Joan and I are excited to see the completion of the Stearns Library & Learning Success Center and how students will receive opportunities to advance their learning capabilities."

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  • "My wife Joan and I are excited to see the completion of the Stearns Library & Learning Success Center and how students will receive opportunities to advance their learning capabilities."
  • In May, the LSSC District Board of Trustees approved the naming of the facility as the Clifford B. Stearns Library & Learning Success Center.
  • The Stearns Library & Learning Success Center will create a flexible learning environment by combining a variety of spaces suitable to different learning styles and preferences quiet study, group study, open areas, meeting rooms, etc.
  • The new Stearns Library & Learning Success Center will have librarians, tutors, and academic support staff available to students all in one location.