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The future of automotive technology is arriving at Palm Beach State College! Thanks to Florida Rep. Debra Tendrich, who ...
09/17/2026

The future of automotive technology is arriving at Palm Beach State College!

Thanks to Florida Rep. Debra Tendrich, who secured $1.1 million in Florida's 2026-2027 budget, PBSC is advancing its new Electric, Hybrid and Alternative Fuels Vehicle Technician program. Combined with $4.1 million in federal funding, this initiative represents a $5.2 million investment in the future of automotive education and South Florida's workforce.

Launching in February 2027, the program will provide hands-on training in high-voltage safety, battery technology, electric motors, power electronics and advanced diagnostics.

"I think that we have a responsibility to ensure that you're earning a credential that's going to lead to a high-wage paying job," said PBSC President Ava L. Parker, JD, to a large group of students, instructors, staff and automotive industry representatives in attendance at today’s announcement. "That's the commitment we have in this program right now. I'm so glad to work at an institution that recognizes the importance of workforce and the difference that we have to make in our community."

“What I'm really excited about is what happens next with this check: the opportunities this creates for Palm Beach State students and the workforce we are building right here at home,” Tendrich said. “We're giving students specialized skills that can lead to real careers and making sure that Palm Beach County has the workforce it needs as vehicle technology changes.”

Thank you, Rep. Tendrich, for investing in our students and helping create new career opportunities right here at home.

Read more: https://lnkd.in/erQcvmDB

Photo gallery: https://lnkd.in/e2fSwgdj

Pratt & Whitney is a Panther Patron Sponsor for the 2026 Emerald Torch Awards Gala.For more than a decade, Pratt & Whitn...
09/17/2026

Pratt & Whitney is a Panther Patron Sponsor for the 2026 Emerald Torch Awards Gala.

For more than a decade, Pratt & Whitney has supported Palm Beach State College students and helped connect education with workforce opportunities. In 2013, the company became one of the College's top contributors to the Electrical Power Technology (EPT) program. Since then, Pratt & Whitney has hired 40 PBSC students from the EPT and Engineering Technology (ET) programs.

Partnerships like this help students turn what they learn in the classroom into meaningful careers and brighter futures.

Join us in thanking Pratt & Whitney for its continued investment in Palm Beach State College students and workforce development in Palm Beach County. Together, we're creating pathways from education to career success.

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Last call to register for the STEM Academy: Visualize + Innovate + Prototype!There's still time for students ages 16 and...
09/16/2026

Last call to register for the STEM Academy: Visualize + Innovate + Prototype!

There's still time for students ages 16 and older to turn curiosity into hands-on experience at Palm Beach State College's STEM Academy on the Boca Raton Campus.

Over four Saturdays, students will explore the "T" in STEM through engineering-focused, real-world projects and hands-on learning with: Python programming, artificial intelligence, robotics, soldering, Quantum cybersecurity and 3D printing.

Students will also take part in an escape room field trip, working with mentors and hear from industry professionals in computer science and engineering.

🗓️: Sept. 19 and 26, Oct. 3 and 10
🕘 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
📍 PBSC Boca Raton campus, Humanities & Technology Building, Room 103
801 Palm Beach State College Dr., Boca Raton, FL 33431
💲 $100 – includes lunch and a T-shirt

There are only a few spots left, so register now!
https://bit.ly/4qHDr43

For more information, contact: Dana Hamadeh at [email protected]

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President Ava L. Parker, JD presented Rep. Anne Millington Gerwig with a commemorative plaque yesterday recognizing her ...
09/16/2026

President Ava L. Parker, JD presented Rep. Anne Millington Gerwig with a commemorative plaque yesterday recognizing her contributions to Palm Beach State College's May 2026 Commencement Ceremony. Rep. Gerwig addressed students at our evening ceremony held at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Plam Beach. Thank you for making this important milestone so memorable for our graduates and their families.

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09/16/2026

Discover the importance of connecting with your Academic Advisor. Explore the differences between the AA vs. AS degrees. Review your Academic Progress. Develop an introductory educational plan to your pathway.

You need Advising to do it right and get you to the finish line! Level Up Advising Workshop will help you get there.

The presentation will cover:
-Connecting with Advisors
-AA Degree vs. AS Degree
-Academic Progress
-Introduction to Educational Planning: Career Pathways

🗓️ Tuesday, Sept. 22
🕐 1 p.m.
📍 All PBSC campuses
- Lake Worth: CBP 119
- Belle Glade: CRB 221
- Boca Raton: HT 102
- Loxahatchee Groves: LGA 139
- Palm Beach Gardens: BR 118

RSVP: https://engage.palmbeachstate.edu/event/11567305

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Hey Panthers, this is your final reminder to check you financial aid balance.If you have excess financial aid funds avai...
09/15/2026

Hey Panthers, this is your final reminder to check you financial aid balance.

If you have excess financial aid funds available, you can use them toward course materials at the bookstore through Friday, Sept. 18. Stock up on the materials you need for the rest of the fall term before your funds expire.

Be sure to have your PBSC PantherCard – physical or virtual – ready when you make your purchase.

Need a PantherCard? Submit your photo online to get started. Still waiting for your physical card? Your Virtual PantherCard can provide the card number you need for online purchases.

Questions about eligibility or fund requests? Talk with a financial aid advisor.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gINyBc

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09/12/2026

Twenty-five years later, we remember so future generations will never forget.

Today, the Palm Beach State College community came together at events across our campuses to reflect on the countless lives forever changed by September 11, 2001.

At our Lake Worth campus, PBSC President Ava L. Parker joined students, faculty and staff in climbing the equivalent of 110 stories — the height of the World Trade Center towers — in respect of the first responders who climbed those stairs on September 11, knowing they might never come home.

At our Boca Raton campus, a wreath-laying ceremony brought the campus together to the thousands of lives lost and the countless individuals who answered the call to serve in the days and years that followed.

There was also a ceremony at the Belle Glade campus which featured a memorial speech by Student Services Specialist Raheem Benjamin followed by a moment of silence.

“These observances remind us that remembrance is more than looking back,” Parker said. “It is a time to reflect on the values that unite us as a nation and as a college community - service, courage, compassion and our commitment to one another.”

Hear from our public safety students, faculty and staff who took part in today's stair climb.

| | Drone footage provided by the PBSO - Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office| Criminal Justice Institute at Palm Beach State| Fire Academy at Palm Beach State College

Today, the Palm Beach State College community came together at events across our campuses to reflect on the countless li...
09/11/2026

Today, the Palm Beach State College community came together at events across our campuses to reflect on the countless lives forever changed by September 11, 2001.

At our Boca Raton campus, faculty, staff and students gathered at the September 11 Memorial for a wreath ceremony, paying tribute to those who lost their lives and those who served in the aftermath.

At our Lake Worth campus, PBSC President Ava L. Parker, J.D. joined students, faculty and staff in climbing the equivalent of 110 stories—the height of the World Trade Center towers—in respect of the first responders who climbed those stairs on September 11, knowing they might never come home.

As a college community, we pause to reflect on the lives, courage and sacrifice remembered today, and we remain committed to honoring their legacy through service, compassion and community.

See more photos from today's observances in our Flickr album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/palmbeachstatecollege/albums/

Image 3 and 4 courtesy of PBSO - Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

| | | Criminal Justice Institute at Palm Beach State | Fire Academy at Palm Beach State College

Twenty-five years after the events of September 11, 2001, we pause as a College community to remember the nearly 3,000 l...
09/11/2026

Twenty-five years after the events of September 11, 2001, we pause as a College community to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost, honor the first responders and heroes who answered the call and reflect on the courage, compassion and resilience that emerged in the face of tragedy.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

Fall semester is in full swing and our campuses are buzzing with activity!Palm Beach State College has over 50 clubs acr...
09/11/2026

Fall semester is in full swing and our campuses are buzzing with activity!

Palm Beach State College has over 50 clubs across five campuses with many opportunities to find your niche. Visit https://engage.palmbeachstate.edu/events to explore all clubs at PBSC.

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