Training Partners

The Banner Center for Homeland Security & Defense has existing partnerships in place resulting from two successful years of operation. These strategic partnerships include representatives from higher education, industry, government, economic and workforce development.:

Higher Education: Indian River State College (IRSC), Florida State College Jacksonville (FSCJ), Central Florida Community College (CFCC) in Ocala, Tallahassee Community College (TCC), Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) in Niceville, South Florida Community College (SFCC) in Sebring, Florida Keys Community College (FKCC) in Key West, Palm Beach State College (PBSC), Gulf Coast Community College (GCCC) in Panama City, and Lake City Community College (LCCC) in Lake City. 

Industry: Florida Power and Light Company (energy), Tropicana Manufacturing Inc. (food distribution), FedEx Shipping (worldwide shipping), Savatech Corporation (industry product sales/marketing),and F4W Communications Inc. (communication equipment development/sales). 

Government: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Domestic Nuclear Detection Office & Transportation Security Administration), Federal Bureau of Investigation, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Florida Highway Patrol. 

Economic/Workforce Development: Workforce Solutions (Region 20); Agency of Workforce Innovation (AWI); Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County; and Enterprise Florida.