Education

UF and South Florida State College awarded $4.65M federal grant for workforce training

The University of Florida and South Florida State College have received a $4.65 million federal grant to fund the Florida FLIGHT program, a five-year initiative aimed at expanding career and technical education in rural Florida. South Florida State College will receive approximately $3.29 million while UF gets more than $1.35 million, with funding directed toward new technology-focused programs, industry certifications, and micro-credentials. The partnership is also designed to ease the transfer pathway from South Florida State College to UF.

Sources: WCJB TV20