Featured Partners: Innovation Park + NFIL
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Quick Summary
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Entrepreneur Support: 2024 Domi Awards
Future Careers: FSU + Danfoss Expansion Helps Neighbors and Students
Education: FAMU Receives Federal Grant to Develop Community Schools
New! Featured Partner: Innovation Park
Networking + Business Events
ENTREPRENEUR SUPPORT
DOMI AWARDS
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Domi Awards was a major hit. The event was a unique celebration of entrepreneurship in Tallahassee. Every sector, culture, and business types of all stages were represented. You had entrepreneurs from early-stage to multi-millionaire CEOs present. Our co-founder, Julia Holly, is an avid supporter of Domi’s mission and we look forward to what they can do further and beyond.
FUTURE CAREERS
FSU + DANFOSS
Image Credit: WTXL via FSU Career Center
FSU partnership and Danfoss expansion helps neighbors and students nearby | WTXL
As part of the FSU Talent Trek program, The FSU Career Center has partnered with Danfoss Turbocor to provide approximately 15 students the opportunity to engage with manufacturing industry leaders and FSU alumni, explore career paths, and discover technology and operating machinery.
The goal for the talent trek partnership is to make students prepared and develop them for career readiness.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says as of August 2023, manufacturing employment is up 4.2%.
"We are growing 20 percent every year. We don't just need talent, but we also need capacity. I think the partnership doesn't just benefit students. It benefits everybody, the industry and the future employers." according to the President of Danfoss Turbocor, Ricardo Schneider.
EDUCATION
FAMU RECEIVES GRANT
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FAMU receives $9M Federal Grant to develop Community Schools in North Florida | FAMU
Funding from the U.S. Department of Education will drive academic success and provide wraparound support to students, educators, and families. The award is part of a statewide partnership called the Unlimited Potential Initiative (UPI) between the University of Central Florida, Florida International University, and the University of South Florida.
The initiative’s primary goal is to improve outcomes for Florida students in high-needs districts by scaling up pipeline services, increasing the number of university partnership community schools across the state, and providing technical assistance to school partners during the next five years.
The $9 million investment dedicated to FAMU will advance the North Florida regional schools in Leon County through the FAMU Developmental Research School and Leon County Public Schools.
NEW! FEATURED PARTNER
Image Credit: Innovation Park
Innovation Park is North Florida's premier research and development park.
The mission of the Leon County Research and Development Authority (LCRDA), in collaboration with local government, Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee Community College, is to foster the startup, growth, and attraction of private companies that create high wage jobs, and contribute to our region’s innovation ecosystem.
Two major universities, matchless resources, powerful community collaboration and one-of-a kind programs and support equals dynamic startups, emerging technologies, world-class research and pioneering businesses that are equipped to innovate and push the envelope into life-changing discoveries. | Learn more
EVENTS
NETWORKING + BUSINESS
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Apr. 3rd, Wed. 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM EST at Augustus B Turnbull Conference: 2024 Talent Innovation Summit by Career Source Capital Region | Ticket price: $50 Tickets Learn More
Apr. 5th, Fri. 5 PM to 7 PM EST at 914-918 Railroad Avenue: Stop At The Station | Free Learn More
Apr. 5th, Fri. 8 AM to 9 AM EST at Aqua Medical Spa: Access Tallahassee Coffee and Connections | Free Register
Apr. 12th, Fri. 9 AM to 1 PM EST at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center: Leon Works Expo 2024 by The Office of Economic Vitality | Ticket price for Exhibitors (Indoor): $50 to $65 Reserve a spot
Apr. 17th, Wed. 8 AM to 5 PM EST Online: Professional Development Series (PDS) Free Online Training Course by TCC | Register Learn More
Apr. 26th, Fri. 4:30 PM to 6 PM EST at Oyster City Brewing: Business and Brews by Access Tallahassee | Register
This event is free for all young professionals! Current Access members will receive one (1) drink ticket upon entry.
Apr. 26th, Fri. 9 AM to 4 PM EST at FSU Turnbull Conference Center: 2024 YP Summit & Future 5 Awards by Access Tallahassee | Ticket price: $100 Register Learn More
Apr. 26th, Fri. 6 PM EST at FSU Alumni Center: 30th Anniversary Dinner by Capital City Chamber of Commerce | Register
See You Wednesday
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- Julia & Ali ([email protected])
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