in the 2025 budget to bring us one step closer to construction,” says Dr. Lorenz. Space Coast initiatives promise new opportunities. “We just got a $2.8 million job growth grant from the state to look at ways we can specifically support the Space Coast.” The learning never stops, even for leadership. “I’m just finishing up my seventh year as president, and I learn just as much every day as I did in the first year,” Dr. Lorenz reflects. “We’re always trying to innovate and do things better and more efficiently for our students.” As Florida’s economy accelerates into aerospace, healthcare, and autonomous transportation, Seminole State is ready.The formula remains consistent: watch the data, move quickly, and never lose that personal touch. PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Seminole State College of Florida www.seminolestate.edu to take, but balancing those systems and processes with personalized guidance and support.” Key partnerships underpin future growth. Duke Energy continues providing cutting-edge equipment for student training. Wharton Smith’s $2 million investment transforms the construction trades building. “They committed $2 million to the remodeling of our construction trades building and have just been such strong supporters,” Dr. Lorenz notes. “They hire a lot of our graduates.” Healthcare expansion drives the next phase.“We’re seeking legislative appropriations to build a second instructional building at our Altamonte Springs campus to double our healthcare programs and just received $10 million from the State of Florida 72 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 07
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