TAMPA, FL (Friday, February 4, 2022) – The Early Learning Coalitions of Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, and Sarasota The State of Florida Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) is proven to prepare children for kindergarten and a more successful transition into elementary school. The leadership in the Florida Senate and the Senate Appropriations Committee have made a historic addition … [Read more...] about Historic News Out of Tallahassee Relating to the Advancement of Early Education in the State of Florida
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PGT Innovations hosts ribbon-cutting for on-site training center named after past team member
NORTH VENICE, Fla. – PGT Innovations (NYSE: PGTI), a national leader in the premium window and door category, recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Coopey World, its on-site training center for new hires and local students. The Venice-based company named the center after the late George Coopey, a longtime leader and team member who started the organization’s first … [Read more...] about PGT Innovations hosts ribbon-cutting for on-site training center named after past team member
Classical Guitarist Pepe Romero to Perform at Hillsborough Community College
(TAMPA, Fla.) – Hillsborough Community College (HCC) will host award-winning classical guitarist Pepe Romero live in concert at the Dale Mabry Campus Student Services Auditorium on Friday, February 11, at 7:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $35. Current HCC students, faculty and staff can attend for free with Hawk ID and advanced reservation. College COVID-19 safety … [Read more...] about Classical Guitarist Pepe Romero to Perform at Hillsborough Community College
Financial Literacy and Interactive Career Readiness programs for At-Risk Children – Junior Achievement Benefits from $60,000 State Farm grant
The Junior Achievement Florida Foundation has received a $60,000 grant from State Farm. The state-wide initiative will support Junior Achievement learning experiences in nine localities throughout Florida, enabling thousands of young people to participate in JA’s nationally recognized financial literacy and career readiness learning experiences. “State Farm is committed to … [Read more...] about Financial Literacy and Interactive Career Readiness programs for At-Risk Children – Junior Achievement Benefits from $60,000 State Farm grant
University of South Florida receives $1 million scholarships for low-income students
The University of South Florida today announced a $1 million gift from Connie and Tony Leung, founders of Sanwa Food Group, to establish the Leung Family Scholarships. The gift, made through the USF Foundation, will support students who graduated from high schools in southern Hillsborough County, including the areas of Ruskin, Apollo Beach and Wimauma. Beginning with the … [Read more...] about University of South Florida receives $1 million scholarships for low-income students