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Connect in FL

Get Connected to Opportunity

Moving to a new state can be daunting – but in Florida, it’s all about the people and resources you connect with that make life here so special. Cultural diversity in Florida transcends social interactions to business ones as you discover a melting pot of thinkers, doers, leaders and future friends. There’s always a way to meet new people and build new business opportunities, whether it’s attending events or pursuing further education or training. Florida culture is made for mingling, so settle into your new home and start filling up your dance card.

Florida News You'll Use

Keep up-to-date with news and happenings in Florida.
Map of WalletHub's most fun U.S. cities
cities

Florida with Two Spots in Top 5 of WalletHub’s Most Fun Cities

They provide a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities for all types of interests, from sports to theaters to arcades, and they have plenty of diverse restaurants to try. The top cities offer affordable options for year-round fun for their residents, which is good for residents’ wallets and their mental health.
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apprenticeships

FloridaMakes Awarded $600,000 to Expand Apprenticeship Opportunities for Florida Manufacturers

FloridaMakes has been awarded $600,000 through Florida’s Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant, administered by the Florida Department of Education, to expand its registered apprenticeship programs for Florida manufacturers. The grant will support no-cost upskilling for both new hires and existing employees.
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aerospace

Florida Investment Matches Blue Origin’s Growth Plans

Blue Origin now employs nearly 4,000 people in Brevard County and has invested over $2.3 billion with 500 suppliers in Florida, generating significant economic growth and employment in the region.
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Florida

PBSC to Develop State’s First Quantum Workforce Training Center

Palm Beach State College has been awarded $4.95 million through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. The funding will support the creation of a new workforce training program in computing and emerging quantum technologies, designed to strengthen Florida’s talent pipeline in national defense, cybersecurity and financial services sectors.
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