The University of West Florida is debuting a new civil engineering degree program in the fall semester that will serve as a direct pipeline connecting students to local jobs.
Demand for civil engineers in Northwest Florida is projected to grow by 13% by 2031, almost double the projected national demand, prompting UWF to create the program to address the workforce needs of local companies while putting students on a path to success right after finishing college.
UWF plans to offer flexible course options and access to state-of-the-art facilities at both its Pensacola campus and its Emerald Coast campus in Fort Walton Beach…