Nearly 50 workforce programs across the state got a big boost in funding from the Florida Department of Education Tuesday.

Some $40 million in additional funding is being pumped to public school districts and community college programs. This is a nearly 60% increase in funding.

Expanding the workforce programs reach will not only make more people across the state employable, these expansions will also help meet the needs of the general public who will depend in these workers and their specialized skills

The following programs in WGCU's listening and viewing area were awarded grants: • Charlotte County School District ($810,371): Funding will support programs in aviation airframe mechanics. • Glades County School District ($1,253,429): Funding will support programs in nursing assista

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