Individuals looking to quickly upskill, or reskill, to become more marketable in an economy impacted by COVID-19 will find scholarships and accelerated training opportunities at Palm Beach State College through a $1.3 million grant from the Florida Department of Education.
With this grant, PBSC has partnered with the FDOE in the statewide “Get There Florida” workforce education initiative, announced by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Sept. 24. PBSC’s grant is part of the $35 million awarded to Florida’s higher education system to provide training solutions for people impacted by the pandemic.
“Palm Beach State has been the leading provider of workforce education in Palm Beach County for decades, but with this generous grant, we have a unique opportunity to reach those who need us most at this pivotal time,” PBSC President Ava L. Parker said. “Through our industry-driven rapid credentialing programs, wraparound student services and committed community partners, we’ll be able to increase access to training and desirable career paths, and remove barriers to success.”
The Get There Florida initiative aims to bring attention to the short-term career and technical education programs available at Florida’s state and technical colleges.
At PBSC, students can choose from 25 rapid credentialing programs and quickly gain the critical workforce skills needed in Palm Beach County’s essential and emerging industries — industries that were selected with input from CareerSource Palm Beach County. The grant also enables the college to invest in new equipment and technology for these programs, hire additional faculty and advisors, and provide $250,000 in scholarships.
PBSC’s rapid credentialing programs span all industries, including advanced manufacturing, computer science, energy, construction trades, environmental science, healthcare, transportation, public safety, hospitality, graphic design and film. All programs take a year or less to complete and lead to a career certificate and/or industry certifications. For more info., visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/rapid-credentialing.
With this grant, PBSC has partnered with the FDOE in the statewide “Get There Florida” workforce education initiative, announced by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Sept. 24. PBSC’s grant is part of the $35 million awarded to Florida’s higher education system to provide training solutions for people impacted by the pandemic.
“Palm Beach State has been the leading provider of workforce education in Palm Beach County for decades, but with this generous grant, we have a unique opportunity to reach those who need us most at this pivotal time,” PBSC President Ava L. Parker said. “Through our industry-driven rapid credentialing programs, wraparound student services and committed community partners, we’ll be able to increase access to training and desirable career paths, and remove barriers to success.”
The Get There Florida initiative aims to bring attention to the short-term career and technical education programs available at Florida’s state and technical colleges.
At PBSC, students can choose from 25 rapid credentialing programs and quickly gain the critical workforce skills needed in Palm Beach County’s essential and emerging industries — industries that were selected with input from CareerSource Palm Beach County. The grant also enables the college to invest in new equipment and technology for these programs, hire additional faculty and advisors, and provide $250,000 in scholarships.
PBSC’s rapid credentialing programs span all industries, including advanced manufacturing, computer science, energy, construction trades, environmental science, healthcare, transportation, public safety, hospitality, graphic design and film. All programs take a year or less to complete and lead to a career certificate and/or industry certifications. For more info., visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/rapid-credentialing.
