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From Wrenches to Software: Palm Beach State College Invests $5.2M in the Future of Automotive Technology
Palm Beach State College is investing $5.2 million in its automotive technology program at the Lake Worth campus. The investment combines $1.1 million in state funding with $4.1 million in federal funding to expand training in electric, hybrid, alternative-fuel, and diesel vehicle systems. A new 850-hour program is scheduled to launch in February 2027 with hands-on training in high-voltage systems, batteries, diagnostics, and advanced vehicle technology. The initiative reflects the growing intersection of skilled trades, software, electronics, and transportation technology.
Andreessen Horowitz Expands to West Palm Beach Adding Venture Capital Amid Defense-Tech Momentum
Andreessen Horowitz is establishing its American Dynamism regional headquarters in West Palm Beach, adding institutional venture capital to South Florida’s growing concentration of defense, aerospace and advanced-technology companies. The move raises a bigger question: Is South Florida becoming a place where the next generation of defense-tech companies can be built and scaled?
The White House's Quantum Strategy Is Here. South Florida Is Already Building It.
The White House's new Quantum Innovation Executive Order aligns with an ecosystem already emerging in Palm Beach County, where research, education, investment, and commercialization are converging to position South Florida as a leader in the nation's quantum future.
South Florida Universities Offering AI, STEM, and Innovation Summer Youth Programs for 2026
South Florida colleges and universities are expanding Summer 2026 opportunities for students interested in artificial intelligence, STEM, engineering, entrepreneurship, coding, robotics, and pre-college learning. From FIU and the University of Miami to Nova Southeastern University, Miami Dade College, and FAU, these programs offer hands-on experiences designed to prepare the next generation of innovators and technology leaders.