Commissioner Diaz announces more than $22 million in funding for workforce development initiatives

Florida Department of Education Contributor On Thursday, Jan. 18, Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. announced an investment of over $22 million from the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program to create or expand 30 programs dedicated to strengthening workforce development across Florida. It will provide Florida students the opportunity to have hands-on educational experiences in fields such as aerospace, biomedical science, digital video tech, aviation and more. This initiative reflects Governor Ron DeSantis’s continuing commitment to providing students with opportunities to explore high-demand jobs with high-wages without “It is Governor Ron DeSantis's v