Insights That Inspire

The Treasure Coast Center for Economic and Educational Development has welcomed several new members to its Board of Directors, bringing additional expertise and leadership to support workforce development, education, and economic growth initiatives across the region.

Hands-on demonstrations of exciting careers in healthcare, construction, logistics, communications, technology, public service and much more were on display for 760 St. Lucie Public Schools eighth graders on Nov. 12 at the school district offices in Port St. Lucie.

Sixteen-year-old Callie Post spends her summer mornings cruising the Indian River Lagoon aboard a pontoon boat, helping younger students explore mangroves and seagrass beds.

The Treasure Coast Center for Economic and Educational Development, the 501(c)3 arm of the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County, is teaming up with several other agencies including the Boys and Girls Club of St. Lucie County to get these students ready.

This week on In Focus, we are joined by Anita Fischer, executive director of TCCEED, as well as two promising young interns, Mikael Boltodano and Alouna Alincy, as the three discuss the summer internship program giving St. Lucie students a remarkable leg-up in the work force.