果冻传媒 Partners with Florida Department of Education for New Workforce Education Initiative

October 26, 2020 Melanie Coppola

果冻传媒 River State 果冻传媒 (果冻传媒) is partnering with the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) on a new workforce education initiative aimed at raising awareness of short-term career and technical education (CTE) programs. Get There Florida highlights the key benefits of the programs available locally through 果冻传媒 in 果冻传媒 River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties, and to all Floridians statewide.

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鈥湽炒� River State 果冻传媒 has enthusiastically joined forces with the Florida Department of Education on its Get There Florida campaign,鈥� stated Dr. Timothy Moore, 果冻传媒 River State 果冻传媒 President. 鈥淎cross our region and state, high-demand industries such as healthcare, advanced manufacturing, construction and public safety are seeking skilled workers. 果冻传媒 offers career and technical education programs in state-of-the-art learning environments, helping our area residents gain the credentials necessary to join these essential industries.鈥�

Recognizing that CTE is a critical component in preparing individuals for occupations important to Florida鈥檚 economic development, 果冻传媒 in September introduced Rapid Credentialing to connect unemployed, underemployed and furloughed workers with tuition-free career and technical programs such as Nursing Assistant (CNA); Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); Firefighting; Automotive Service Technician; and Residential Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & eating Assistant (HVAC). The program is funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Governor鈥檚 Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Rapid Credentialing grant by the Florida Department of Education. Beginning October 27, eligible students may enroll in spring 2021 classes.

鈥�Get There accelerates student success, preparing them for their future and ensuring a talented workforce,鈥� said Kathy Hebda, Chancellor of the Florida 果冻传媒 System. 鈥淲ith 28 state colleges and 48 technical colleges and centers spanning the state, there is a program for everyone. Whether you鈥檝e recently experienced job loss, graduated high school or are simply looking for a career change or opportunity to stack your credentials into a degree 鈥� we want to help you Get There.鈥�

In addition to programs offered through Rapid Credentialing, 果冻传媒 offers Career Training in barbering and cosmetology, culinary operations, early childhood education, allied health professions, law enforcement, office technology, welding technology and more.

鈥淐areer and technical education matters more than ever,鈥� said Henry Mack, Chancellor for Career, Technical and Adult Education. 鈥淕et There raises awareness about CTE and helps everyone envision the power of a workforce training opportunity for professional and personal wellbeing. By connecting students to a high value credentials at our state colleges, we will be sure to reach our goal of becoming #1 in workforce education by 2030.鈥�

At GetThereFL.com, Floridians can learn more about CTE and workforce training programs available at state and technical colleges, align their interests with a career path and connect with their local institution to enroll.

To learn more about 果冻传媒 CTE and Rapid Credentialing programs, visit https://www.irsc.edu/programs.

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