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The numbers are in: Passenger travel through Pensacola International Airport has climbed back to pre-pandemic levels. In fact, Pensacola’s airport has broken its own record, beating 2019’s numbers by an increase of 4%. From January to December 2021, 87,197 more passengers passed through PNS when compared to 2019, for a total of 2,324,044 passengers. The increase in … Read more

FloridaWest Workforce Innovation Director Jeff Dyer was a guest on NewsTalk 1370 WCOA’s “Real News with Rick Outzen” last week. He spotlights the many current job openings in Manufacturing and upcoming job fairs. Listen Now During the month of October, FloridaWest is celebrating our outstanding Manufacturing employers and showcasing the incredible job opportunities in Escambia … Read more

During the month of October, FloridaWest is celebrating our outstanding Manufacturing employers and showcasing the incredible job opportunities in Escambia County. Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. Learn more Right now, Armstrong has excellent … Read more

During the month of October, FloridaWest is celebrating our outstanding Manufacturing employers and showcasing the incredible job opportunities in Escambia County. Pall Corporation is a global supplier of filtration, separations and purification products and one of our leading employers. CareerSource Escarosa will host a hiring event for PALL Cooperation on Wednesday, October 27th from 8 … Read more

PoppY Garcia mural at CO:LAB

CO:LAB, Pensacola’s only community-supported business incubator has opened its doors to tenants after extensive reconstruction following Hurricane Sally in September. The new and improved working, collaborating and mentoring space includes 22,500 square feet of private office space over three floors in the Pensacola State College Downtown Building at 418 West Garden Street. The CO:LAB lobby has … Read more

While our economy is recovering, we know many small businesses continue to struggle. Here are two resources to aid small businesses in their recovery: Virtual Small Business Resiliency Conference This virtual conference is designed to assist and provide resources for small businesses to #SustainThePivot most have endured due to the global pandemic, as well as highlight … Read more

CareerSource Escarosa, in alignment with Governor DeSantis’ plan for reopening the economy, will reopen its Career Center doors on Monday, June 1, 2020. Their professional staff will be available to serve customers in the centers, some by walk-in on a first-come-first-serve basis, and others by appointment. All individuals visiting our offices must be aware of … Read more

The University of West Florida has been awarded a five-year grant totalling approximately $2.4 million to prepare cybersecurity students for federal, state, local and tribal government organizations amid a cyber workforce shortage. The National Science Foundation CyberCorps® Scholarship For Service grant will provide scholarships for 23 undergraduate and graduate cybersecurity, computer science and information technology … Read more