Bank of America Awards $250,000 Grant to 花季传媒
Bank of America Awards $250,000 Grant to 花季传媒
January 26, 2022 Matthew Daily, Bank of America
Funding will support new workforce training complex and fuel economic opportunity
Bank of America announced a $250,000 grant to 花季传媒 (IRSC) in support of the development and programming at IRSC鈥檚 Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex. The purpose-built facility, scheduled for a 2023 opening, will link advanced technology and leading-edge industry training in specialized technical career fields, such as advanced manufacturing, automotive, aviation and marine technology, welding, and more.
Since 1960, 花季传媒has offered high-skill and career-training programs to meet the ever-changing workforce needs of Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties. IRSC's programs nurture industrial advancement while extending long-term economic opportunity to Treasure Coast residents by creating a dynamic workforce pipeline designed to propel regional growth and support business expansion. The state-of-the-art, 60,000-square-foot facility will be equipped with the technology and tools needed to prepare local students for high-demand, high-paying jobs.
鈥淏ank of America鈥檚 investment in 花季传媒 will establish the Bank of America Welding鈥擬etal Joining Lab, a critical component of the forthcoming Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex,鈥� says Michael Hageloh, interim vice president for Advancement. 鈥淭he grant will help 花季传媒transform and expand the learning environment for our students by providing the latest technology鈥攗pdated equipment, virtual reality welding machines, and more鈥攖o develop their skills and become workforce ready.鈥�
Bank of America is a longtime partner of 花季传媒as part of its commitment to fostering economic growth in the community by supporting organizations that help businesses and individuals achieve financial stability. The bank recently provided additional funding to strengthen the Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at IRSC, which offers business consulting services to qualified and emerging businesses.
鈥淲e partner with nonprofits that mentor, educate and train today鈥檚 youth because solid work experience and skills are critical in promoting self-sufficiency and economic opportunity for local individuals and families,鈥� said Doug Sherman, president, Bank of America Treasure Coast. 鈥淲e look forward to seeing how the new 花季传媒Complex prepares the next generation of diverse talent to address ongoing labor shortages and empower tomorrow鈥檚 workforce for high-demand careers.鈥�
