St. Petersburg College

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.

St. Petersburg College Unveils Workforce Innovation Hub

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Petersburg College is now welcoming visitors to the Chris Sprowls Workforce Innovation Hub at the Tarpon Springs Campus.

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Petersburg College is now welcoming visitors to the Chris Sprowls Workforce Innovation Hub at the Tarpon Springs Campus.
  • It celebrates his vision of cultivating a skilled workforce by fostering skill development, encouraging collaboration, and contributing to the growth of local manufacturing businesses.
  • The Hub is made up of three separate and distinct areas that can be rented:
    "The Hub is a solution to building a sustainable talent pipeline for the future," said Dr. Jackie Skryd, SPC's Vice President of Workforce Development and Corporate Partnerships.
  • "With the unveiling of our innovation workforce hub, this is a momentous event," Rod Davis, Provost of the SPC Tarpon Springs Campus, said in his opening remarks at the Hub's kickoff ceremony earlier this year.

New Programs Inspire Entrepreneurs at the College of Business at St. Petersburg College

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders in the College of Business at St. Petersburg College are continually assessing and introducing programs that address trends in emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and sustainable business practices.

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders in the College of Business at St. Petersburg College are continually assessing and introducing programs that address trends in emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and sustainable business practices.
  • "Most entrepreneurial programs focus on high-wage or growth areas like tech, but few focus on and take pride in helping these entrepreneurs."
  • This fall, the College will launch the bachelor's level Corporate Entrepreneurship Advanced Technical Certificate and the Green Innovations and Social Entrepreneurship Certificate.
  • This year, the College is embarking on Titan Venture XLP, a business incubator that partners with Gibbs High School's Business, Entrepreneurial, Technology Academy in St. Petersburg.

Collaborative Labs at St. Petersburg College Celebrates 20 Years of Creative Facilitation

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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Fla., March 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2002, Dr. Carl Kuttler, then president of St. Petersburg College, took part in a planning session with other Florida college presidents in Orlando, Florida.

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  • Fla., March 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2002, Dr. Carl Kuttler, then president of St. Petersburg College, took part in a planning session with other Florida college presidents in Orlando, Florida.
  • Through a partnership with the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners, that vision for the Collaborative Labs at SPC's EpiCenter in Clearwater was born.
  • As the "consulting arm" of St. Petersburg College, Collaborative Labs has averaged nearly 200 facilitated events a year over the past 20 years.
  • For more information about Collaborative Labs or to schedule a facilitation session, contact Branding and Business Development Consultant Laurie Hill at 727-302-6573 or [email protected] , or visit their website at collaborativelabs.com .

St. Petersburg College and HCA Florida Healthcare Invest in Tomorrow's Nurses

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Sunday, March 31, 2024
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Petersburg College and HCA Florida Healthcare are partnering to train Florida's future caregivers.

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Petersburg College and HCA Florida Healthcare are partnering to train Florida's future caregivers.
  • Spurred by a $80,000 grant from HCA Florida Healthcare, St. Petersburg College secured a matching $80,000 grant from the Florida Department of Education's Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) program.
  • With the grant funds, 25 nursing students at St. Petersburg College received $2,000 in scholarships, which alleviates financial burdens and fosters student success.
  • Together, St. Petersburg College and HCA Florida Healthcare are helping to alleviate the current nursing shortages while preparing future nurses to meet the demands of a changing health care industry.

St. Petersburg College Prepares Students for High-Demand Jobs in the Semiconductor Industry

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Sunday, March 31, 2024
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Petersburg College is collaborating with companies and CEOs in the semiconductor industry to design a curriculum for job opportunities as a semiconductor technician.

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Petersburg College is collaborating with companies and CEOs in the semiconductor industry to design a curriculum for job opportunities as a semiconductor technician.
  • Short-term workforce training and certificate options are part of St. Petersburg College's Engineering, Manufacturing, and Building Arts programs that provide cutting-edge skills, hands-on training and industry certifications.
  • St. Petersburg, Florida-based semiconductor chip manufacturer Plasma-Therm has partnered with St. Petersburg College's Workforce, Community, & Corporate Partnerships team to develop a talent pipeline for technician-level employees.
  • St. Petersburg College's curriculum will also offer progression pathways to advanced-level careers and high-wage jobs in the engineering technology field.

BayCare Names Three to Vice President Roles; Creates New Surgical Services Vice President Position

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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The health system has also created a new vice president of perioperative services position to lead surgical services initiatives across BayCare's 16 hospitals.

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  • The health system has also created a new vice president of perioperative services position to lead surgical services initiatives across BayCare's 16 hospitals.
  • "It is my privilege to announce the naming of three long-time BayCare team members to vice president roles," said BayCare's Chief Team Resources Officer Kyle Barr.
  • Angel Brown has been promoted to vice president of talent acquisition and inclusion.
  • BayCare has announced plans to build a 17th hospital in Manatee County, where it already has doctor's offices, and it delivers home care services across 13 counties.

Duke Energy Florida donation connects Pinellas County high school students with powerful opportunity at St. Petersburg College

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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The funding from Duke Energy Florida will provide upcoming high school graduates with an opportunity to get their tuition and fees completely covered as they obtain associate degrees or financial aid-eligible certificates.

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  • The funding from Duke Energy Florida will provide upcoming high school graduates with an opportunity to get their tuition and fees completely covered as they obtain associate degrees or financial aid-eligible certificates.
  • "Duke Energy Florida and SPC have a long-standing history thanks to a shared commitment to uplifting the communities we serve," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president.
  • "We have collaborated with Duke Energy on many initiatives over the years and greatly appreciate their continued support of SPC and our students.
  • Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), owns 10,500 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 1.9 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges Les M. McCoy as a Distinguished Business Professional for his contributions to the fields of Interior Architectural Design and Senior and Corporate Living

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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BETHLEHEM, Pa., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Les M. McCoy is acknowledged as a Distinguished Business Professional for his contributions to the fields of Interior Architectural Design and Senior and Corporate Living.

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  • BETHLEHEM, Pa., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Les M. McCoy is acknowledged as a Distinguished Business Professional for his contributions to the fields of Interior Architectural Design and Senior and Corporate Living.
  • With some hands-on experience under his belt, he took a job with a small consulting engineering firm where he rose to manage projects from design to construction.
  • This opportunity led Mr. McCoy to open DesignPoint, Inc. in 1995 where he currently serves as the president, founder, and chief executive officer.
  • They also have an extensive portfolio of design projects for healthcare organizations, banks, and corporate interiors.

Community Colleges Offer More Than Degrees

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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SPC is also a large contributor to the economic health of the community .

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  • SPC is also a large contributor to the economic health of the community .
  • Community colleges also offer non-academic support.
  • One of the college's newest programs, First to Finished, seeks to help first-generation students navigate college and make sure they have the resources to successfully finish their degrees or certificate programs at SPC.
  • "This scholarship will provide access to a college degree to our most underserved residents, which benefits our entire community.