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Gadsden Technical Institute awarded important grant

Last week Governor Rick Scott announced five awards for nearly $9 million in funding from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. The fund, established by Governor Scott and the Florida Legislature in 2017, provides $85 million for improving public infrastructure and enhancing workforce training in Florida. Since July, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has received more than 100 proposals requesting more than $620 million in funding. The announcement reflects a total of more than $151 million in funding awarded to 50 communities across the state, including more than $42 million to 16 rural communities.

Gadsden Technical Institute was awarded $357,328 to develop a Diesel System Technician training program. Individuals who complete the program will gain skills in the areas of preventive maintenance, heating and air, steering and suspensions, drivetrain and hydraulics providing them the credentials to service medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses.

Sylvia Jackson, Executive Director of Gadsden Technical Institute said, “Gadsden Technical Institute is honored to be one of the recipients of the Florida Job Growth Grant. The application of grant funds to develop a Diesel Engine Repair Program represents a partnership between the Department of Economic Opportunity, the Gadsden County School Board, the Gadsden County Development Council, Gadsden Technical Institute, Four Star Freightliner, and Career Source Capital Region to provide much needed training to match Gadsden County community members with career opportunities.”

Retooling Florida's Rural Workforce

Today is the deadline for Early Bird Special registration for the Florida Rural Economic Development Summit.

Register right now.

This important event is taking place from February 11th to 13th.

Your support and visibility with the new Florida Governor, DEO, and Enterprise Florida Leadership are vital for economic development in rural Florida.

Location:

Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista
4955 Kyngs Heath Road
Kissimmee, FL

Book your room here.

Contact Debby Kent at 850-921-1791 with questions.

Rural Economic Development Academy

On a related note, the Rural Economic Development Academy is taking place on January 16th in Tallahassee.

The academy is designed to provide an in-depth and practical understanding of key issues and considerations associated with successful local and regional economic development. Important elements of building and sustaining a local economy, how to build an effective local economic development team, understanding your product and brand and selling them, and community competitiveness are also featured.

Date and Time:
Wednesday, January 16, 2019;
Early Registration is at 7:45 a.m.
Program: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST)

Hotel:
Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown
316 W. Tennessee St
Tallahassee, FL 32301
$125.00 a night

Reserve your room here.

Registration Fee:
$65 per person
payable by credit card or check

Check payments are made to the Florida Institute of Government at 3200 Commonwealth Blvd., Suite 7 Tallahassee, FL 32303.

Contact Debby Kent at 850-487-1870 with questions or to pay via credit card.

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