State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota converts former library into Center for Advanced Technology & Innovation

Art Levy | 11/25/2020

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State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota is working with local companies and economic developers to address workforce needs in the tech sector.

The $6-million center, established last year after SCF received $3.6 million from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, will train job candidates and help employers connect with the candidates to meet the region’s need for information technology workers.

This story also features expert opinions, business briefs and people in the news: Center for Advanced Technology & Innovation; Todd G. Fritch; Sharon Hillstrom; Donal O’Shea; Franco Signor; MarineMax; Eric Esper; Kenny Cheung; Mike Herdegen; Sean Doherty

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