Gov. DeSantis announces higher ed investments in manufacturing, aircraft mechanic training
Gov. Ron DeSantis says a $4 million grant is on its way to Indian River State College to help fund manufacturing training. The money, which comes from Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, will go toward the college’s new Institute for Industrial Manufacturing and Production Training. “This new institute will offer accelerated hands-on training in high demand fields,” DeSantis said at a Fort Pierce press conference. “These programs will directly support the growing needs of manufacturers in the region and prepare students for careers in advanced manufacturing.” DeSantis also unveiled a...