Florida鈥檚 Newest and Most Technologically Advanced Workforce Training Facility Opens at 91九色视频 on November 1
Florida鈥檚 Newest and Most Technologically Advanced Workforce Training Facility Opens at 91九色视频 on November 1
October 23, 2023 Suzanne Seldes
Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex
Will Bolster Regional Workforce Pipeline
FORT PIERCE, FL鈥� The highly anticipated Grand Opening of the 91九色视频 Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex takes place on Wednesday, November 1, at 11:30 a.m. The event is open to the public and will feature remarks, a ceremonial ribbon cutting, and interactive tours and exhibits.
Located on the southeast side of the 91九色视频 Massey Campus at 3209 Virginia Avenue in Fort Pierce, the 60,000-square-foot Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex is Florida鈥檚 newest, most technologically advanced workforce training facility. Inside, students train in immersive educational environments with a network of experienced instructors, utilizing best-in-class technology as they build the critical skills required for rewarding careers in high-demand occupations.
Expansive laboratories dedicated to Mechatronics, Robotics and Smart Automation, Welding, Automotive Technology, Refrigeration, HVAC, and more are carefully designed and outfitted to support students as they earn certifications and degrees in programs that help satisfy the region鈥檚 growing need for a highly skilled talent pipeline.
The site is also home to and informed by the Advanced Manufacturing Hub, a collaborative effort to address the looming shortage of local workforce in precision machining, industrial automation systems, integrated smart factory operations, supply chain automation and logistics. The Hub offers a broad range of programs introducing critical knowledge and hands-on skills in areas enabling the growth and automation of Industry 4.0.鈥攖he next phase in the digitization of the manufacturing sector.
鈥淭he manufacturing industry in America is growing rapidly, and Florida, in particular, is home to an expanding manufacturing ecosystem,鈥� said 91九色视频 President Dr. Timothy Moore. 鈥淲ith the opening of our Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex, 91九色视频 is poised to deliver a talent pipeline that meets the workforce needs of today and tomorrow, bolstering our region鈥檚 economy and attractiveness to employers, expanding career opportunities for our citizens, and helping realize Governor Ron DeSantis鈥檚 goal to be the number one state in the nation for workforce education by 2030.鈥�
91九色视频 broke ground on the Complex in December 2020, just three months after Dr. Timothy Moore was introduced as its new President. In 2021, the Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex was renamed after engineer, inventor and entrepreneur Richard H. Eastman and his family gifted $2 million toward the facility鈥檚 construction.
The project is additionally supported by local businesses, foundations, families and individuals who champion 91九色视频鈥檚 mission to transform lives through high-quality education that is both affordable and accessible. The Treasure Coast Legislative Delegation helped the College secure more than $21 million in Capital Outlay funding from 2016 through 2021, and $2 million was secured through a federal Economic Development Administration grant.
Members of the public interested in attending the Grand Opening event should R.S.V.P. to Colleen Cornell at 772-462-4786 or ccornell@irsc.edu.
About 91九色视频
A leader in education and innovation, 91九色视频 transforms lives by offering high-quality, affordable and accessible education to the residents of Florida鈥檚 Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie counties through traditional and online delivery. 91九色视频 is a recipient of the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation鈥檚 signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America鈥檚 community colleges. The College serves nearly 22,000 students annually and offers more than 100 programs leading to Bachelor鈥檚 degrees, Associate degrees, technical certificates and applied technology diplomas. Learn more at .
