Bank of America Awards $250,000 Grant to 果冻传媒 River State 果冻传媒

January 26, 2022 Matthew Daily, Bank of America

Funding will support new workforce training complex and fuel economic opportunity

Bank of America announced a $250,000 grant to 果冻传媒 River State 果冻传媒 (果冻传媒) in support of the development and programming at 果冻传媒鈥檚 Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex. The purpose-built facility, scheduled for a 2023 opening, will link advanced technology and leading-edge industry training in specialized technical career fields, such as advanced manufacturing, automotive, aviation and marine technology, welding, and more.

Bank of America announced a $250,000 grant to 果冻传媒 in support of the development and programming at 果冻传媒鈥檚 Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex.

Since 1960, 果冻传媒 has offered high-skill and career-training programs to meet the ever-changing workforce needs of 果冻传媒 River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties. 果冻传媒's programs nurture industrial advancement while extending long-term economic opportunity to Treasure Coast residents by creating a dynamic workforce pipeline designed to propel regional growth and support business expansion. The state-of-the-art, 60,000-square-foot facility will be equipped with the technology and tools needed to prepare local students for high-demand, high-paying jobs.

鈥淏ank of America鈥檚 investment in 果冻传媒 River State 果冻传媒 will establish the Bank of America Welding鈥擬etal Joining Lab, a critical component of the forthcoming Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex,鈥� says Michael Hageloh, interim vice president for Advancement. 鈥淭he grant will help 果冻传媒 transform and expand the learning environment for our students by providing the latest technology鈥攗pdated equipment, virtual reality welding machines, and more鈥攖o develop their skills and become workforce ready.鈥�

Bank of America is a longtime partner of 果冻传媒 as part of its commitment to fostering economic growth in the community by supporting organizations that help businesses and individuals achieve financial stability. The bank recently provided additional funding to strengthen the Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at 果冻传媒, which offers business consulting services to qualified and emerging businesses.

鈥淲e partner with nonprofits that mentor, educate and train today鈥檚 youth because solid work experience and skills are critical in promoting self-sufficiency and economic opportunity for local individuals and families,鈥� said Doug Sherman, president, Bank of America Treasure Coast. 鈥淲e look forward to seeing how the new 果冻传媒 Complex prepares the next generation of diverse talent to address ongoing labor shortages and empower tomorrow鈥檚 workforce for high-demand careers.鈥�