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STEM Building • Internships & Mentorships • Nonprofit Center for Excellence • Health Sciences

decorative image of 4mil-3 , Workforce 2021-02-15 09:55:16Construction of the Baars STEM building will expand access to technology programs and computer science, aviation maintenance, advanced technology, and cybersecurity programs.

A Nonprofit Center for Excellence and Philanthropy will strengthen regional resilience by providing social service professionals access to affordable professional development and certification. Expert trainers will teach innovative best-practices and sound business principles that foster efficiency.

Health Sciences program support will expand current and future workforce in nursing, medical technicians, EMTs, dental, and veterinary science professions.

New STEM Building Leading Innovation

Pensacola State College can offer cybersecurity, aviation maintenance and advanced technology training innovations that will advance the local economy through workforce development. The state-of-the-art facility will serve over 9,500 students each year through expanded classrooms and modernized equipment.
We will offer excellence through:

  • Aviation maintenance programs
  • Nationally-recognized cybersecurity programs with 15 stackable certificates
  • Advanced technology programs
  • Computer science programs
THE NEED FOR HEALTH SCIENCE GRADUATES:

“As one of the region’s largest employers, Baptist Health Care seeks qualified and compassionate talent to help us deliver on our mission of helping people throughout life’s journey. On the health care side of our business, we have partnered with Pensacola State College to design and deliver curriculum that helps youth and adult students gain the necessary education and certifications to enter or advance in their clinical occupation of choice. All of these skill sets are critically important to our ability to deliver modern healthcare to this community for generations to come. We strongly support any efforts to increase the opportunities for more students to complete such studies, and look forward to continued collaborations with PSC as we grow the healthcare workforce of the future together.”

– Jennifer Grove,
Vice President of External Relations for Baptist Health Care

Internships/Mentorships

Supporting PSC’s capacity to offer internships, co-ops, and apprenticeships will best prepare students for entry into the local workforce.

The Association of American Colleges and Universities’ newest employer research, “Fulfilling the American Dream: Liberal Education and the Future of Work,” found that business executives and hiring managers overwhelmingly endorse broad learning and cross-cutting skills—including those gained from internships and other applied learning experiences—as the best preparation for long-term career success.

NEWEST EMPLOYER RESEARCH:

The Association of American Colleges and Universities’ newest employer research, “Fulfilling the American Dream: Liberal Education and the Future of Work,” found that business executives and hiring managers overwhelmingly endorse broad learning and cross-cutting skills—including those gained from internships and other applied learning experiences—as the best preparation for long-term career success.

Nonprofit Center for Excellence and Philanthropy

The Center provides social services, best practices and training conducted by leading professionals. The training provided is affordable and accessible, so local resources and donations are maximized for the greater benefit of residents who need help.

STRENGTHENING THE NONPROFIT SECTOR:

Strengthening the nonprofit sector through networking, shared board training, research tools, fundraising best practices and volunteer matching will create synergies that improve the quality of life for clients served.

THE NEED FOR CDL DRIVERS:

Jay Bradshaw, Owner, Coastal Moving and Storage sees the importance of the program saying, “As a local business owner of two major moving companies in the Pensacola area, I am thrilled to hear PSC will be building a training center for CDL drivers. CDL drivers are few and far between and we need a reliable training center in Pensacola. The majority of the drivers we deal with are 40 or older. We need to show the young generation that having a CDL can be life changing. The average hourly rate for our Class A drivers is $21.50 an hour and we need 4-5 more.”

The Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts 6 percent growth in the profession through 2026.

Commercial Truck Driving

Pensacola State College now trains commercial truck drivers in an effort to help meet local and regional workforce needs. Students who complete the 320-hour Commercial Vehicle Driving program will be trained in all the skills needed to earn a Florida Class A Commercial Driver License. PSC offers scholarships specifically earmarked for truck driving students. This additionally demonstrates the commitment of the College to meet workforce needs.