HIGH-TECH CENTERS GAIN APPROVAL
The college received $ 20.9 million in funding from the Florida Legislature for a pair of major high-tech centers to train students for local and regional industry .
• State lawmakers approved $ 19.7 million for a Center for Innovative Technology Education ( CITE ) on the Melbourne Campus , and $ 1.2 million for an Aerospace Center of Excellence ( ACE ) on the Titusville Campus .
• The funding was approved by Gov . Ron DeSantis .
• Together , the facilities will further strengthen the college ’ s leading role in providing a pipeline of highly skilled employees to aerospace , defense and a range of other high-tech companies along the Space Coast .
• “ This is a significant step forward for our students and community that will provide excellent careers and spur local economic growth ,” said Dr . Jim Richey .
• “ The timing is perfect because high-tech firms are increasingly looking to EFSC to increase their ranks with the rapidly growing commercial space companies at Kennedy Space Center a prime example .”
TAKE A LOOK AT THE TWO FACILITIES AND HOW THEY WILL BENEFIT BREVARD COUNTY .
RECEIVED $ 20.9
Million
IN FUNDING FROM THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE
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