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Education is a valuable tool for preparing the local work force with the skills that potential new companies are seeking. The School District of Indian River County has made the commitment to this goal by funding the first phase of the consolidation and expansion of the TCCAE. The TCCAE is being relocated to an under-utilized campus that is in a high unemployment area of Indian River County. The new location is 4680 28th Court, Vero Beach, FL 32967. This location is centrally located in the county which makes it accessible for residents in the county. Location is also close to U.S. 1 providing ease of access to potential students in the region from south Brevard to north St. Lucie County. In addition to the relocation, the School District is constructing a new building to house a Welding Technology and a Building Construction Technology Program. The current classrooms are also undergoing minor renovations to house the medical and other programs currently being offered at the Technical Center. These programs will be opened to adults and dual enrolled high school seniors. Phase 1 is being paid for by TCCAE which has accrued a fund balance through Workforce education dollars ($1.6 million) and millage funds ($850,000) that the constituents of Indian River County approved in 2016. Phase 2 of the project involves adding another building to house additional career clusters such as Manufacturing, Architectural and Construction Clusters, Energy Cluster, Health Science Cluster, Education Clusters, Hospitality and Tourism Cluster, and Information Technology Cluster. The selection of programs of study and selection of clusters was based upon the 2017 — 2018 Regional Demand Occupation List, advisement from Career Source Research Coast and community members. All programs selected will allow students to earn Industry Certifications that are recognized by local, regional, state, and national employers. The return on investment to Indian River County will translate into new career and technical education opportunities for both high school students and adults, increased wages for an under employed population, and companies finding a location that can provide a skilled, prequalified workforce. According to Career Source Research Coast 2016-2017 annual report, the return on investment for workforce training is for every $1.00 invested, there is $15.03 earned in income.