Northwest Florida State College Gets $3M for Maritime Training Center

The Niceville campus will build a 4,000-square-foot facility to train students in shipbuilding skills including metal fabrication, composite work, aluminum welding and pipe fitting. Construction begins in December with classes expected to launch in January 2028, addressing regional employer demand for skilled workers in the maritime industry.

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