- SPONSORED CONTENT- Representative Toby Overdorf honored with Treasure Coast Construction Career Champion Award The Treasure Coast Builders Association (TCBA) Charitable Fund recognized Representative Toby Overdorf as the recipient of the Treasure Coast Construction Career Champion Award during its first annual Tricks, Treats & Trades Fundraiser held on October 24 at the Indian River State [...]
- 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 [...]
BofA raises U.S. minimum hourly wage to $25, increasing starting salary to more than $50K Bank of America has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $25 per hour. With the increase, the minimum annualized salary for full-time employees in the U.S. will rise to more than $50,000. The increase, which goes into effect in [...]
Protecting and educating Florida businesses and consumers The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) is providing resources to protect and educate Florida businesses and consumers ahead of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins on June 1, 2025, and ends on Nov. 30, 2025. "DBPR is proud to provide free [...]
Two paws up for pets and dreamers When a senior citizen makes the transition into a nursing home, memory care, or hospice care, there is often no one left behind to care for their beloved pets. For the Love of Paws is a local nonprofit sanctuary created to provide peace of mind to senior citizens [...]
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 [...]
Fort Pierce Yacht Club Foundation hosts 3rd Annual Chart Your Course Career Expo The Fort Pierce Yacht Club Foundation hosted the 3rd Annual Chart Your Course, a maritime and marine industry career expo at the Fort Pierce Yacht Club and Fort Pierce River Walk Center. In attendance were 103 students from St. Lucie Public Schools [...]
Indian River State College launches Private Sector Institute for workforce development Indian River State College introduces the Private Sector Institute, a comprehensive workforce development initiative offering customized training solutions for Treasure Coast employers. The Institute provides specialized training across the following areas: Safety and security protocols Professional leadership development Technical skills advancement Industry-specific certifications Programs [...]