Automotive technology program student Sophia Moleiro (left) and donor Richard Eastman cut the ribbon during the grand opening of the Indian River State College Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at the Massey Campus in Fort Pierce. Eastman and his family donated $2 million toward the facility’s construction. The 60,000-square-foot complex houses an advanced manufacturing suite, automotive mechanical lab, welding and heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration lab. The facility opened to students in August 2023.
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Welding student Nicholai Griffith uses Transfr, a virtual reality device used for career exploration and job skill training, during the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Indian River State College Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at the Massey Campus in Fort Pierce. The 60,000-square-foot complex houses an advanced manufacturing suite, automotive mechanical lab, welding and heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration lab. The facility opened to students in August 2023.
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The ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Indian River State College Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex was held Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at the Massey Campus in Fort Pierce. The 60,000-square-foot complex houses an advanced manufacturing suite, automotive mechanical lab, welding and heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration lab. The facility opened to students in August 2023.
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A view of the new ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration lab during the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Indian River State College Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at the Massey Campus in Fort Pierce. The 60,000-square-foot complex houses an advanced manufacturing suite, automotive mechanical lab, welding and heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration lab. The facility opened to students in August 2023.
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Donor Richard Eastman (right) talks with IRSC President Timothy Moore during the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Indian River State College Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at the Massey Campus in Fort Pierce. Eastman and his family donated $2 million toward the facility’s construction. The 60,000-square-foot complex houses an advanced manufacturing suite, automotive mechanical lab, welding and heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration lab. The facility opened to students in August 2023.
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The ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Indian River State College Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex was held Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at the Massey Campus in Fort Pierce. The 60,000-square-foot complex houses an advanced manufacturing suite, automotive mechanical lab, welding and heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration lab. The facility opened to students in August 2023.
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The ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Indian River State College Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex was held Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at the Massey Campus in Fort Pierce. The 60,000-square-foot complex houses an advanced manufacturing suite, automotive mechanical lab, welding and heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration lab. The facility opened to students in August 2023.
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The ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Indian River State College Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex was held Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at the Massey Campus in Fort Pierce. The 60,000-square-foot complex houses an advanced manufacturing suite, automotive mechanical lab, welding and heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration lab. The facility opened to students in August 2023.
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The ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Indian River State College Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex was held Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at the Massey Campus in Fort Pierce. The 60,000-square-foot complex houses an advanced manufacturing suite, automotive mechanical lab, welding and heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration lab. The facility opened to students in August 2023.
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The ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Indian River State College Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex was held Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at the Massey Campus in Fort Pierce. The 60,000-square-foot complex houses an advanced manufacturing suite, automotive mechanical lab, welding and heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration lab. The facility opened to students in August 2023.
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The ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Indian River State College Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex was held Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at the Massey Campus in Fort Pierce. The 60,000-square-foot complex houses an advanced manufacturing suite, automotive mechanical lab, welding and heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration lab. The facility opened to students in August 2023.
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The ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Indian River State College Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex was held Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at the Massey Campus in Fort Pierce. The 60,000-square-foot complex houses an advanced manufacturing suite, automotive mechanical lab, welding and heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration lab. The facility opened to students in August 2023.
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The ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Indian River State College Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex was held Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at the Massey Campus in Fort Pierce. The 60,000-square-foot complex houses an advanced manufacturing suite, automotive mechanical lab, welding and heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration lab. The facility opened to students in August 2023.
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The ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Indian River State College Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex was held Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at the Massey Campus in Fort Pierce. The 60,000-square-foot complex houses an advanced manufacturing suite, automotive mechanical lab, welding and heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration lab. The facility opened to students in August 2023.
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The ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Indian River State College Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex was held Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at the Massey Campus in Fort Pierce. The 60,000-square-foot complex houses an advanced manufacturing suite, automotive mechanical lab, welding and heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration lab. The facility opened to students in August 2023.
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Automotive technology program student Sophia Moleiro (left) and donor Richard Eastman celebrate cutting the ribbon during the grand opening of the Indian River State College Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at the Massey Campus in Fort Pierce. Eastman and his family donated $2 million toward the facility’s construction. The 60,000-square-foot complex houses an advanced manufacturing suite, automotive mechanical lab, welding and heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration lab. The facility opened to students in August 2023.
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The ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Indian River State College Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex was held Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at the Massey Campus in Fort Pierce. The 60,000-square-foot complex houses an advanced manufacturing suite, automotive mechanical lab, welding and heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration lab. The facility opened to students in August 2023.
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The ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Indian River State College Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex was held Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at the Massey Campus in Fort Pierce. The 60,000-square-foot complex houses an advanced manufacturing suite, automotive mechanical lab, welding and heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration lab. The facility opened to students in August 2023.
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A view of the new automotive mechanical lab during the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Indian River State College Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at the Massey Campus in Fort Pierce. The 60,000-square-foot complex houses an advanced manufacturing suite, automotive mechanical lab, welding and heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration lab. The facility opened to students in August 2023.
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