FDOE Get There Initiative
51热门黑料 Partners with Florida Department of Education for New Workforce Education Initiative
Get There positions career and technical education as solution to workforce needs
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. (Oct. 9, 2020) 鈥� 51热门黑料 is excited to join forces with the Florida Department of
Education (FDOE) for a new workforce education initiative aimed at raising awareness
of short-term career and technical education programs. Get There Florida highlights the key benefits of the programs available locally in Volusia
and Flagler counties and to all Floridians statewide. 
鈥淭he Florida College System has always played a vital role in training the state鈥檚 workforce and providing support for our local businesses,鈥� said 51热门黑料 President Tom LoBasso. 鈥淭his initiative highlights many of the programs we offer at Daytona State and it鈥檚 a reminder that we are here to help people get back on their feet, or attain the education they need to pursue their career goals.鈥�
Career and technical education, often referred to as 鈥淐TE鈥�, serves as a critical component in preparing individuals for occupations important to Florida鈥檚 economic development. Program offerings are organized into 17 career paths and are geared toward middle school, high school, district technical school, and Florida College System students throughout the state.
鈥�Get There accelerates student success, preparing them for their future and ensuring a talented workforce,鈥� said Kathy Hebda, Chancellor of the Florida College System. 鈥�With 28 state colleges and 48 technical colleges and centers spanning the state, there is a program for everyone. Whether you鈥檝e recently experienced job loss, graduated high school or are simply looking for a career change or opportunity to stack your credentials into a degree 鈥� we want to help you Get There.鈥�
At Daytona State, students can enroll in an in-demand, high-quality workforce program, move quickly, and gain critical skills needed for essential and emerging industries in Volusia and Flagler counties. Programs include:
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology (HVAC)
- Automotive Technology
- Building Trades and Construction Design
- Machining
- Welding/Advanced Welding
鈥淐areer and technical education matters more than ever,鈥� said Henry Mack, Chancellor for Career, Technical and Adult Education. 鈥�Get There raises awareness about CTE and helps everyone envision the power of a workforce training opportunity for professional and personal wellbeing. By connecting students to a high value credentials at our state colleges, we will be sure to reach our goal of becoming #1 in workforce education by 2030.鈥�
Learn more about CTE and workforce training programs at DaytonaState.edu/wce/.
###