Vision Now – July 2022

Vision Now Apprenticeships

The July Listen Lakeland Show features GMF Steel Group and their fully-accredited Structural Steel Ironworker Apprenticeship Program, recognized by the State of Florida Department of Education and nationwide through the Department of Labor.  Join Lakeland Vision Board Member and Host, Amy Wiggins and Sarah Vespa and Sara Taylor from GMF Steel Group as they highlight how this apprenticeship program fits into Lakeland’s Vision for great jobs, continuing education and an outstanding quality of life!

Related Vision Focus Areas & Goals:

  • Jobs for a Vibrant Economy:
    • Jobs
      Lakeland will have job growth, with higher wage jobs and careers for citizens of all ages, skill levels, and abilities.
    • Prosperous Lakeland
      Lakeland will be a prosperous, technologically-advanced city that attracts and retains a young, innovative, and talented workforce within a creative environment.
  • Lifelong Education:
    • Funding and Community Support
      Lakeland will support quality education through collaboration among schools, businesses, and other institutions in the community.
    • Programs and Curriculum
      Lakeland will support quality curriculum, teaching, mentoring and hands-on experiences to prepare students to succeed in college, in vocations, the workforce, and in life.