Florida House Representative David Smith Tours Southern Technical College

Sanford, Florida (June 20, 2024) –  Providing workforce solutions in Florida since 2001, dedicated educators and seasoned trades professionals at Southern Technical College’s Sanford campus greeted Florida House Representative David Smith,  District 38, as they celebrate Student Appreciation for Welding and HVAC students this week. 

Representative Smith toured and met instructors and students in each of the campus classrooms before sharing his early career beginnings, having graduated high school with a certificate in welding, continuing his education and then spending over 30 years in the USMC. He attributed his effectiveness in the Florida legislature to the “mission focus” he learned throughout his military service as he advocates for constituents in Tallahassee. 

Skilled Worker Sales Tax Holiday on Tools

The legislation creates a seven-day sales tax holiday from September 1 – 7, 2024, for certain tools used by skilled trade worker

For more information please contact: 

Southern Technical College, Regional Executive Director, Sanford, Auburndale & Tampa

Patsy Moore, Regional Executive Director 

[email protected], 407-323-4141

or

Cate Manley, Corporate Development & Talent Gap Solutions, Metis Holdings, Inc. 

[email protected]

Office: (407) 571-1105 Ext. 1105

About Southern Technical College: 2910 South Orlando Drive Sanford, FL 32773

With 6 campuses throughout Florida, Southern Technical College is a workforce training education provider with campus locations in Auburndale, Brandon, Orlando, Port Charlotte, Sanford and Tampa.

Serving students in high demand industries in healthcare, construction, electrical, welding, and veterinary assistant. 

For more information, 

visit www. Southerntech.edu