St. Petersburg technology giant Jabil is donating $1.1 million to a local college to boost the area’s manufacturing workforce pipeline.
The money, donated over three years, goes to St. Petersburg College and is aimed at strengthening its career training programs.
According to a joint statement from Jabil and SPC, the funding is intended to expand student access to technology, lab equipment and raw materials used in real manufacturing environments; provide scholarships for students seeking soldering and mechatronics certifications; and improve workforce readiness programs for those looking for work with manufacturers…