FORT PIERCE, FL - On April 23, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $14.5 million through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) to support infrastructure improvements and workforce training across Florida. Funding has been awarded to Indian River State College, Miami Dade College, Sebring Airport Authority, and Wakulla County for projects that will advance key industries, including aviation, aerospace, and manufacturing.

“Florida’s Job Growth Grant Fund drives economic development by supporting critical infrastructure projects and expanding workforce training opportunities at the local level,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. 

“Governor DeSantis’ commitment and focus on infrastructure and workforce investments, especially in target sectors like manufacturing and aerospace and aviation, continues to support job creation and economic prosperity in Florida,” said Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly. “These strategic investments in Indian River, Miami-Dade, Highlands, and Wakulla Counties will support economic growth and provide new opportunities for job seekers and job creators in these communities.”

The following entities will receive an award through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund:

• Indian River State College ($4,000,000) - to develop the Institute for Industrial Manufacturing and Production Training, which will provide accelerated technical vocational training to meet the needs of production and industrial manufacturers within the College’s service area.
• Miami Dade College ($4,896,207) - to create two new aircraft mechanic programs. The two programs will allow graduates to seamlessly transition from Miami Dade College to a maintenance, repair and operations facility with minimal additional training.
• Sebring Airport Authority ($2,113,560) - to reconstruct roadway and resurface Webster Turn Drive. Improvement of this vital road will increase the region’s logistical efficiency and allow local businesses to utilize the road between the logistics center and the airport.
• Wakulla County ($3,500,000) - for the development and construction of two county-owned buildings to expand manufacturing opportunities within Wakulla County’s Opportunity Park.

For more information on the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, click here.