2020年12月3日
Monday, January 7, 2019
佛罗里达州塔拉哈西(2019年1月7日)–州长里克·斯科特今天宣布了六项来自佛罗里达州就业增长补助基金的超过1800万美元的奖金。去年由斯科特州长和佛罗里达州立法机构建立的佛罗里达州就业增长补助基金提供了8500万美元,用于改善佛罗里达州的公共基础设施和加强劳动力培训。自7月以来,佛罗里达州经济机会部(DEO)已收到100多份提案,要求提供超过6.2亿美元的资金。今天的宣布反映了一项总额为1.7亿美元的资助,授予全州56个社区。通过佛罗里达州就业增长补助基金,总共向22个农村社区发放了近5600万美元。
Through Governor Scott’s focus on job creation and economic development programs like the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, since December 2010, every Florida county has experienced a decrease in unemployment. Under Governor Scott’s leadership, Florida businesses have created nearly 1.7 million private-sector jobs since December 2010 and Florida’s unemployment rate has fallen to just 3.3 percent, the lowest level in 12 years.
Governor Scott said, “For the past eight years, we have fought for every family in all of Florida’s 67 counties to have the opportunity to live their dreams in our state. I’m proud that every part of our state has experienced a drop in its unemployment rate as nearly 1.7 million private-sector jobs have been created since December 2010. With these additional awards through the Job Growth Grant Fund, we are making targeted investments that will create even more jobs.”
The six awarded projects include:
These proposals were reviewed by DEO, Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) and chosen by Governor Scott based on their strong return on investment to the state and to meet the demand for a robust workforce or infrastructure needs. Return on investment was calculated to determine the best projects for the state and economic development in the regions.
Cissy Proctor, Executive Director of DEO, said, “We have worked with local governments, community colleges, chambers of commerce and technical institutes to review hundreds of Florida Job Growth Grant Fund proposals to enhance infrastructure and workforce training. Today’s announcement reflects a total of $170 million in funding awarded to more than 50 communities across our great state. It has been a pleasure to work with Governor Scott and our partners at Enterprise Florida to evaluate and recommend proposals that will provide countless opportunities for Florida families.”
Mike Grissom, Interim President & CEO of Enterprise Florida said, “The Job Growth Grant Fund provides Florida communities with resources to grow our state’s workforce and infrastructure, creating more opportunity for Florida families. We are proud of Governor Scott’s commitment to creating jobs and supporting community development projects like these throughout the state.”
For more information about the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, visitwww.FloridaJobs.org/JobGrowth.
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