June 6, 2022 – Eastern Florida State College has received $ 20.9 million in funding
from the Florida Legislature for a few major new high-tech centers to educate students
for the area 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) at Titusville Campus.
The funding was approved by Governor Ron DeSantis in the state budget, which he signed in June
Center for Innovative Technology Education (CITE)
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Together, the facilities will further strengthen the college’s leading role in providing
a pipeline of highly qualified space, defense and a number of other staff
high-tech companies along the Space Coast.
“This is an important step forward for our students and the community that will provide
excellent careers and encourages local economic growth, ”said EFSC President Dr. Jim Richey. “The timing is perfect because high-tech companies are increasingly seeking the EFSC
increase their ranks with the fast-growing commercial space companies at Kennedy
Space Center a good example. “We are very grateful to the State Legislature and Governor Ron DeSantis for their foresight.
in financing the projects, knowing that they will pay big dividends in the coming decades. “
Richey also thanked Senator Debbie Mayfield and Rep. Tyler Sirois for their efforts
secure funding for CITE, and Senator Tom Wright, rep. Rene Plasencia and rep. Thad Altman
for their work in supporting ACE.
Aerospace Center of Excellence (ACE)
Here’s a look at the two facilities and how they will benefit Brevard County. See the article : Bozeman’s “Montana on the Rise” summit highlights the state’s high-tech economy.
CITE is designed to meet the urgent need for more technical support staff too quickly
growing and changing industries.
The facility will include laboratories that can be easily configured to provide students
access to software used by high-tech employers.
The approach will bring together groundbreaking equipment, coursework and students
working in teams to simulate work environments and best practices used by the industry.
