OCALA, FL (352today.com) – CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion (CLM) is getting a big boost in building out and maintaining the broadband infrastructure in Levy and 10 other rural counties.
On Tuesday, CareerSource CLM announced it has received a $1.73 million grant as part of the federal Building Pathways to Infrastructure Jobs program.
CareerSource CLM will work in partnership with two other workforce development regions – CareerSource North Florida and CareerSource Florida Crown.
Counties that will benefit from the grant include:
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- Columbia
- Dixie
- Gilchrist
- Hamilton
- Jefferson
- Lafayette
- Levy
- Madison
- Suwannee
- Taylor
- Union
In a release, Rusty Skinner, CEO of CareerSource CLM, described the College of Central Florida as a “critical partner” in providing the training needed and that the “grant is the result of convening business and industry partners from all geographic areas” to be served.
The training will support jobs in renewable energy, transportation, and broadband infrastructure sectors. Skinner said the training is “designed to provide a workforce needed to support Gov. Ron DeSantis’ broadband initiative that is making funding available to expand broadband across rural areas of Florida.”
“This program is a win-win in that it not only helps make training in a high-demand industry possible but puts people back to work while ultimately providing broadband infrastructure which is as critical to our lives as transportation and utility infrastructure.”
CareerSource CLM says the program covers a wide variety of training options and provides wrap-around supportive services such as travel assistance, uniforms, and required tools of the trade.
Levy County residents interested in enrolling in the program should send an email to broadband@careersourceclm.com.
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