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Opportunity, Enterprise Florida and chosen by Scott based on their strong return on investment to the state and to meet the demand for a robust workforce or infrastructure needs. The Greater Pensacola Career Pathways initiative with Pensacola State College as lead, will be implemented in partnership with George Stone Technical Center and the Escambia County School District, CareerSource ESCAROSA and FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance. Malcolm Thomas, superintendent of Escambia County School District, said Escambia County Schools, including George Stone Technical Center, are thrilled to be included in the Greater Pensacola Career Pathways initiative. "Anyone who has explored the variety of career and technical education academies the Escambia School District offers to middle school and high school students would know, we are dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation whether that requires college, taking additional career classes at George Stone, or (having earned professional certifications that allow entry directly into the Focal workforce," the superintendent said. "Working together with all of our partners in this initiative helps ensure educational programs offered today will match the employment needs of our community tomorrow.„ Gulf Power Co., GBSI, VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Skanska, Baptist Hospital, AppRiver, Techsoft, Home Builders Association of West Florida, Northwest Florida Manufacturers Council and IT Gulf Coast and Innovation Coast, also collaborated on the proposal. "FloridaWest thanks the Governor and the FLDEO for this grant which will enable area students to take advantage of great career opportunities in high wage growth areas and diversify our workforce for future projects," said Scott Luth, CEO of FloridaWest. The governor made the announcement in Jacksonville which was awarded $6 million for the construction of a new 1.5 -mile access roadway to the city -owned Cecil Commerce Center Mega Site to provide access for the manufacturing industry. The other entities awarded funding include: • Liberty County Board of County Commissioners: $1.44 million • Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners: $3.12 million • Canaveral Port Authority: $8.24 million. • Columbia County: $3.13 million • City of Alachua: $6.75 million • City of Port St. Lucie: $3 million • Washington County Board of County Commissioners: $1.82 million The governor's recommended 2018-19 budget includes an additional $85 million in continuation funding for the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. "Florida is competing in a global economy, and we must do everything we can to ensure our state remains the top destination for families and job creators to succeed," Scott said in the release.