The Heights Foundation/The Heights Center announced a $2.5 million appropriation from the state of Florida to support construction of the $42 million Heights CareerTech Institute, a new post-secondary career technical school in Harlem Heights. Backed by state Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka and state Sen. Jonathan Martin, the state funds will help advance workforce training in high-demand fields including construction, automotive, marine, health care, culinary and early childhood education. The institute, now under construction, is scheduled to open in 2026 to prepare students for sustainable careers and strengthen the region’s economic vitality.
Heights Foundation secures $2.5M for career tech school
Construction is underway on the Heights CareerTech Institute in Harlem Heights, which recently received $2.5 million in state funding to support its 2026 opening.
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