Vero Beach educator nominated for national LifeChanger of the Year award Master's Academy of Vero Beach Upper School Dean Kimberly Gillette has been nominated for National Life Group’s 2025-26 LifeChanger of the Year award. National Life Group’s LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 educators and school district employees across the [...]
TCCEED helps St. Lucie 8th graders dive into career exploration Hands-on demonstrations of exciting careers in healthcare, construction, logistics, communications, technology, public service and much more were on display for 760 St. Lucie Public Schools eighth graders on Nov. 12 at the school district offices in Port St. Lucie. The 8th Grade Experience was coordinated by [...]
- SPONSORED CONTENT- TCBA Charitable Fund presents Workforce Innovator Award to Jill Marasa of Ashley Capital The Treasure Coast Builders Association (TCBA) Charitable Fund presented the Workforce Innovator Award to Jill Marasa of Ashley Capital at its first annual Tricks, Treats & Trades Fundraiser on October 24 at the Indian River State College Eastman Advanced [...]
Education Foundation retains Gabby Rothman to lead development The Education Foundation of St. Lucie County has retained area business leader Gabby Rothman as its contracted Business Development Executive in response to an exponential increase in growth in St. Lucie County. Rothman, founder and principal of G-Force Strategies, brings decades of public service, marketing expertise, and [...]
iTHINK Community Foundation impacts local community with ‘School Ready Days’ initiative The iTHINK Community Foundation recently completed its annual School Ready Days initiative, providing 330 children in the Treasure Coast with essential school supplies, uniforms, backpacks, and haircuts to ensure they are fully prepared for the upcoming school year. “At iTHINK Financial, we believe [...]
Master's Academy launches innovative Center for Calling & Career to equip high school students for purpose-driven futures Master's Academy of Vero Beach announced the launch of its Center for Calling & Career (CCC), a visionary initiative designed to provide academic, career, and spiritual guidance to high school students as they navigate critical decisions about their [...]
Pizza, books, & Pepsi winning combination with kids Wednesdays at Big Apple Pizza in Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie were once so slow, owner Scott Van Duzer didn’t even go into work, according to Rick Hynum of PMQ Magazine. Now the Port St. Lucie, Florida, restaurateur doesn’t dare stay home—that midweek night’s a “monster,” he said, [...]
Indian River State College awarded $4 Million through Florida Job Growth Grant Fund Indian River State College will receive $4 million through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to develop the Institute for Industrial Manufacturing and Production Training, Governor Ron DeSantis announced. The award is part of more than $14.5 million in funding distributed statewide [...]
Piper Aircraft Externship bridges classroom learning with real-world application In an era where real-world experience is more critical than ever for career readiness, Piper Aircraft’s Externship Program is leading the way in providing young people with invaluable hands-on learning opportunities. Through a partnership with Southern Illinois University (SIU), Piper Aircraft offers students direct exposure to [...]
Indian River businesses partner with Master’s Academy to equip students for the workforce Nine outstanding students from Master’s Academy will be presented with Apprenticeship Diplomas this spring after successfully completing intensive, real-world training through the school’s growing Vocational Technology (Vo-Tech) program. These unique apprenticeships, made possible by dedicated partnerships with local businesses such as Dyer [...]