ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.,
Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
St. Petersburg College (SPC) announced
today a partnership with Bank of America to increase economic
mobility in the Tampa Bay region
and address the needs of employers in key industries. Bank of
America awarded SPC a $1 million
grant to support the job placement of students who are near the end
of their educational pathway with a focus on students of color and
those struggling financially to achieve their career goals.
Over the next three years, SPC is projected to place a minimum
of 500 students into high-wage, in-demand careers by building a
sustainable talent ecosystem for the future by:
- Developing a concierge-based service delivery model to place
students from across the region into employment opportunities
targeting information technology, business, and finance and
professional services industry sectors
- Creating a centralized alignment office that serves as the
primary source of information and translation between business and
education across the Tampa Bay
region
"SPC is excited to collaborate with Bank of America to
strengthen the workforce in the Tampa
Bay region by better connecting the talent supply with
industry demand," SPC President Dr. Tonjua
Williams said. "We know that by working together we will
help students prepare for - and transition into - higher paying
jobs that result in economic prosperity, especially for those with
limited means."
Bank of America last year announced a $1.25 billion, five-year commitment to help
advance racial equality and economic opportunity. The bank's
support of organizations like SPC is a direct result of this
commitment, which focuses on direct action in communities of color
where systemic, long-term gaps have existed, and significant change
is required to achieve sustainable progress.
"We recognize the importance of connecting young adults with
meaningful employment opportunities," said Bill Goede, President, Bank of America Tampa
Bay. "Through our partnership with SPC, we are helping to build a
stronger pipeline of diverse talent, contributing to a thriving
Tampa Bay community."
SPC will lead this collaboration among regional education
institutions, businesses and other sector partners taking part in
the initiative. SPC is committed to serving the region by helping
to improve job placement outcomes for students and improve the
speed and efficiency of talent acquisition for employers.
Bank of America
At Bank of America, we're guided by a common purpose to help
make financial lives better, through the power of every connection.
We're delivering on this through responsible growth with a focus on
our environmental, social and governance (ESG) leadership. ESG is
embedded across our eight lines of business and reflects how we
help fuel the global economy, build trust and credibility, and
represent a company that people want to work for, invest in and do
business with. It's demonstrated in the inclusive and supportive
workplace we create for our employees, the responsible products and
services we offer our clients, and the impact we make around the
world in helping local economies thrive. An important part of this
work is forming strong partnerships with nonprofits and advocacy
groups, such as community, consumer and environmental
organizations, to bring together our collective networks and
expertise to achieve greater impact.
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St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg College alumni rank
1st in the state of Florida for
possessing the most valuable job skills among two-year colleges.
Founded in 1927, SPC is Florida's
first two-year college and the first to offer bachelor's degrees.
We offer more than 110 degree and certificate programs, including
many high-demand, high-skill industry-recognized workforce
certifications. Our career-focused curriculum is created with input
from industry experts to give students the skills they need to meet
the needs of today's employers.
Reporters may contact:
Matthew Daily, Bank of
America
Phone: 1.404.607.2844
matthew.daily@bofa.com
Rita Farlow, St. Petersburg College
Phone: 1.727-302-6526
farlow.rita@spcollege.edu
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