For Christmas 2020, Glades Central High School alumnus and Super Bowl XLIII MVP Santonio Holmes generously donated hundreds of gifts to families in need, through a collaboration between his 10 ALL IN Foundation, United Healthcare, and local farmers from U.S. Sugar.
Author: Kristen Boyd
Pahokee Student Named Leaders for Life Finalist
Congratulations to Pahokee High School senior Jasmine Calderon for being one of only 12 Take Stock in Children Leaders for Life scholarship finalists in the state of Florida. She is eligible for the Leaders for Life Fellowship because of her participation in Take Stock in Children, which is a statewide program that provides at-risk children with a mentor and a college scholarship.
FPL’s $1 million gift to buy laptops for rapid credentialing students
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) announced today a $1 million donation to buy more than 1,600 laptops for students to use in rapid credentialing programs to obtain the skills they need to get back to work amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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FPL’s $1 million gift to buy laptops for rapid credentialing students
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) announced today a $1 million donation to buy more than 1,600 laptops for students to use in rapid credentialing programs to obtain the skills they need to get back to work amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Health Care District partners with PBSC to advance nurses’ education and leadership
With the goal of promoting lifelong learning opportunities for their registered nurses, the Health Care District of Palm Beach County recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Palm Beach State College to support Health Care District RNs in obtaining Palm Beach State’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
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Celebrate Future Educators on November 20
The School District of Palm Beach County celebrates teachers every day, with a special effort put into Thank a Teacher surprises on Thursdays. In that spirit, November 20 is a day set aside annually to honor students who aspire to take the helm of a classroom and have future ambitions for a career in teaching.
Students to Receive Annual Training on Being TechSafe
It’s important for students to be smart and safe while using technology, and in response, TechSafe lessons will be offered at every school in the District.
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PBSC RECEIVES $1.3 MILLION FROM FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENHANCE WORKFORCE EDUCATION
(Lake Worth, Fla. – Oct. 19, 2020) – Individuals looking to quickly upskill, or reskill, to become more marketable in an economy impacted by COVID-19 will find scholarships and accelerated training opportunities at Palm Beach State College through a $1.3 million grant from the Florida Department of Education.
PALM BEACH COUNTY UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IMPROVES TO 7.0 PERCENT; DROPS BELOW STATE, NATIONAL RATES
West Palm Beach, Fla. (Oct. 16, 2020) – Palm Beach County’s unemployment rate for September fell to 7.0 percent from 7.9 percent in August, marking a second consecutive month of improvement in the county’s employment picture. The county’s rate also fell below the 7.7 percent national rate and Florida’s 7.6 percent rate, according to the latest monthly reports released today by CareerSource Palm Beach County and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (all numbers not seasonally adjusted).
CLERK & COMPTROLLER’S ON-DEMAND VIDEOS HELP YOU ACCESS THE LEGAL SYSTEM
Navigating the legal system can sometimes feel overwhelming. Please know my office is here to help.
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