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Governor awards more than $12 million in northwest Florida through Job Growth Grant Fund
Governor Ron DeSantis awarded workforce development and infrastructure improvements funds through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) and the Defense Infrastructure Grant (DIG). Awards were made to Pensacola State College, the city of DeFuniak Springs, Santa Rosa County, and Jackson County for projects that will support the aviation and aerospace industry, the military and defense industry, and increase access to workforce housing.
More than $12 million was awarded across northwest Florida, including $4.4 million for Pensacola State College’s new Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics program. Pictured (left to right): James Calkins, Sam Parker, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Colten Wright, Shannon Ogletree, Ray Eddington.
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