IRSC program helps place new engineers in careers January 27, 2021 at 6:15 PM EST - Updated January 27 at 6:15 PM
As the demand for engineers continues to soar, Indian River State College in Fort Pierce is partnering with power utility companies to train students about the fast-changing technology in the industry.
Indian River State College established a nuclear curriculum in response to the immediate need of Florida Power and Light to replace retiring workers, update skills of the existing workforce and create a career ladder for incumbent workers and additional opportunities for professional development and advancement.
The Electrical Power Technology program has the following options: instrumentation and control and electrical specialization, mechanical and radiation protection.
Indian River State College powers electrical workforce
BHI Energy employs students from each graduating class of program
Indian River State College has developed new curriculum to meet the growing need for more employees in the field of energy and technology.
and last updated 2021-01-27 11:45:25-05
FORT PIERCE, Fla. â As the demand for engineers continues to soar, Indian River State College in Fort Pierce is partnering with power utility companies to train students about the fast-changing technology in the industry.
Indian River State College established a nuclear curriculum in response to the immediate need of Florida Power & Light to replace retiring workers, update skills of the existing workforce and create a career ladder for incumbent workers and additional opportunities for professional development and advancement.
SA Company/Alpha Defense Gear donates 30,000 products during pandemic
Reason to Smile
Thomas DeSernia was studying to be a dentist when he conceived a gimbal cover to keep fishing rods from ripping up boats when a fish struck. The Boca Raton native left dentistry as the product and a T-shirt he designed took off through social media thanks to the efforts of his then-girlfriend, now wife, Jordana. His SA Company and Alpha Defense Gear based in Boca Raton sell fishing-and military-themed outdoor apparel and accessories, respectively. Maker of the neck gaiter Face Shield, SA has donated more than 30,000 products in South Florida since the pandemic began. It employs 200. His success in marketing led DeSernia, 30, to launch a marketing agency as well.