The Junior Achievement Florida Foundation has been awarded 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 work readiness learning experiences. “The mission of State Farm … [Read more...] about State Farm awards a $60,000 grant to Junior Achievement of Florida
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Local employers welcome to attend virtual college career fair on March 25
SARASOTA, Fla. (March 15, 2021) – Employers from Sarasota-Manatee are invited to participate with businesses from across the state and nation in a unique and exciting job fair involving more than 50 local college students. The Cross College Alliance (CCA) “Reverse Career Fair” — a fully virtual and free event — will be held on Thursday, March 25, from 2 to 5 … [Read more...] about Local employers welcome to attend virtual college career fair on March 25
Florida International University Course Takes Students to Sea on Florida Institute of Oceanography’s Research Vessel
ST. PETERSBURG, Fl. (Mar. 16, 2021) – Florida International University’s (FIU) 2021 Oceanography-at-Sea course (OCB4005C) was launched in 2013 and is aimed at providing undergraduate students an immersive, hands-on experience developing and executing a research project at sea. In early March, following strict COVID safety guidelines, Associate Professor and Assistant Director … [Read more...] about Florida International University Course Takes Students to Sea on Florida Institute of Oceanography’s Research Vessel
Music Compound presents ‘Modern Musician Workshop’
SARASOTA, FL – Music Compound is determined to help aspiring artists take charge of their career and set themselves up for success. During a virtual presentation featuring professional flutist Gina Luciani, attendees will learn how to network the right way, create their brand, market themselves, and use social media to further their careers. This event, which will be presented … [Read more...] about Music Compound presents ‘Modern Musician Workshop’
USF to hold in-person commencement ceremonies this spring
TAMPA, Fla. (March 15, 2021) – The University of South Florida will return to in-person commencement ceremonies this spring, USF President Steven Currall announced today in a message to students, faculty and staff. The university-wide ceremonies at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg will mark the first time USF has held commencement in person since December 2019, as … [Read more...] about USF to hold in-person commencement ceremonies this spring