New Maritime Training Center Funded | Panama City Beach News

Northwest Florida State College is set to launch a $3 million Maritime Fabrication Training Center, funded by Governor Ron DeSantis, to train students in high-demand shipbuilding skills like aluminum welding and composite material repair. The 4,000-square-foot facility, breaking ground in December, will offer hands-on training to fill critical workforce gaps in the region—despite recent grants in Pensacola. Classes are expected to begin January 2028, positioning graduates for immediate employment in a booming industry. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4563ba3a46ba7141