We were thrilled to welcome Governor Ron DeSantis to our FSCJ Cecil Center today as he announced a $7 million grant to expand skilled-trades programs through the Cecil Training Institute. The funding was made possible through the Job Growth Grant Fund, the Department of Transportation’s Spaceport Improvement Program, the Florida Defense Reinvestment Grant Program and the Florida Defense Support Commission. Officials said the center aims to train about 1,000 workers a year and serve roughly 1,250 high school students annually.
We are excited to see how this gift will support our students and strengthen the community we serve.
[Audio Description] Governor Ron DeSantis stands at a podium inside the Florida State College at Jacksonville Cecil Center. He is wearing a dark suit and speaking to an audience seated in front of him. American and Florida flags are displayed behind him.