One year ago, Florida Gulf Coast University, in partnership with FutureMakers Coalition at Collaboratory, was awarded $22.9 million dollars from the Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Good Job Challenge (GJC). Not…
The SWFL Equitable Jobs Pipeline team continues to work daily to upskill the regional workforce and stimulate economic development, which will continue to build and expand a strong economic future for Florida.
164 scholarships awarded through 87 scholarship funds for high school seniors, undergraduate, graduate students and adult learners. Collaboratory recently granted $1,155,834 and 164 scholarships to local high school seniors,…
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the form that high school seniors and college students must complete in order to apply for federal financial aid. Additionally, there are states, colleges, universities, and scholarship organizations that may also require and use the FAFSA information to determine student eligibility for their aid. By not completing the FAFSA, many students cannot access need-based financial aid, as well as access to federal student or parent loans.
In follow-up to an April 2023 newsletter article, the June 2023 Regional Economic Indicators, published by FGCU’s Regional Economic Research Institute, confirms the lingering economic damage Hurricane Ian had throughout the peak of SW Florida’s tourist season.
FutureMakers Coalition at Collaboratory will begin accepting applications for their RFP on July 1, 2023. Applications will be accepted until July 31, 2023. The total funding amount available for this RFP is $1,225,000.00 to develop new programs, update existing programs, or expand existing programs to meet the needs of local employers.
by Rob Harris and Pavel Kuviarzin Manufacturing is a very broad industry, with many niche markets within it, including medical, marine, signage, machining, pharmaceutical, and various specialty items. In interviewing…
Public input available until June 16th FutureMakers Coalition at Collaboratory and FGCU are welcoming public input into all aspects of their RFP until June 16th. All comments will become part…
June 21 event will convene manufacturing and logistics employers of the region. FutureMakers Coalition along with FGCU, Southwest Regional Manufacturers Association of Florida, GROWFL and the Southwest Florida Equitable Jobs…
In this issue: FGCU has a new president, ResilientLee, Partnership Health Survey, Upcoming Meetings, Jobs Pipeline, FutureMakers in the News, Mental Health Training, Scholarship Launch and what we are reading.
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