@jesseturtle

VP, Institutional Advancement, St. Petersburg College and Executive Director, SPC Foundation

 St Petersburg, FL
spcollege.edu/foundation
Joined July 2010
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We launched our new Semiconductor Cleanroom Operator Certificate: an 18-credit certificate program with hands-on training to get you in the workforce or apply the credits to an Applied Engineering Tech AS with a Semiconductor Manufacturing subplan. 🔗: stpe.co/semiconductor
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"St. Petersburg College student Sabrina Wasilewski said, 'It's all about getting information, nonpartisan information out to students on how to vote, not ever who to vote for.'" baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2…

St. Petersburg College students get creative to encourage young voter turnout

The group brainstormed creative ideas to attract young voters. The latest effort was a free taco event.

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We're once again a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, designated by the National Security Agency (NSA) through the 2031 academic year! spcollege.edu/spc-newsroom/s…

SPC Earns Re-Designation as National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense

Awarded by the National Security Agency (NSA),the designation underscores SPC’s continued leadership in cybersecurity education.

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There are nearly 93,000 people working for marine businesses across Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Manatee counties, with careers spanning everything from conservation and marine biology to technology and engineering. spcollege.edu/spc-newsroom/b…
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We’ve launched a first-of-its-kind partnership with Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay! This gives students in the 3DE program a new path to college credit and career opportunities. spcollege.edu/spc-newsroom/f…

First-of-Its-Kind College Credit Partnership Created by SPC and Junior Achievement

New agreement gives 3DE students a direct pathway to college credit and strengthens workforce readiness in Tampa Bay and beyond

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Former MLB pitcher and Pinellas County native Jeff D’Amico came to SPC for a new career! ⚾ After earning his AA and BAS in Tech Development & Management, he now works in IT security auditing, crediting SPC’s flexibility & support for helping him switch spcollege.edu/foundation/fou…

Former MLB Pitcher Jeff D’Amico Gets a New Start Thanks to SPC

After earning his Associate in Arts, D’Amico received his Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology Development and Management in 2024.

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Happy 40th work anniversary to @SPCPresident! Your leadership is inspirational! @FCSPresidents
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The Road to 100 starts today! @spcnews Welcome Back event was rocking this morning. Thank you @AchievaCU for standing with us!
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This week, SPC and @USouthFlorida renewed our partnership as we celebrate 10 years of FUSE. FUSE gives SPC students a clear path to USF, with 30 majors to choose from and dedicated advisors from both schools helping them know exactly what classes to take and when.
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It was a pleasure and honor to join my fellow Florida College System presidents and @USF_Pres in celebrating 10 years of the Fuse program, which helps students transfer seamlessly to USF. We’re doing our part to ensure that our students are ready when they get there!
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“Workforce readiness looks different for everyone. For some, it’s a degree; for others, it’s short-term training, a certificate, or skill development that leads directly to employment.” spcollege.edu/spc-newsroom/n…

New Workforce Initiative Expands Training and Job Opportunities in South St. Pete CRA

City of St. Petersburg Approves $6 Million for Resident Workforce Readiness and Development Program in Partnership with St. Petersburg College.

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Happy 99th Anniversary, St. Petersburg College! We had a blast at the #SPCDay celebration at the SPC Midtown Campus this past weekend. Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Achieva table to celebrate with us! #SPC99 #Achievacu #StPeteFL
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Thank you for an amazing 99th anniversary, everyone. 💙 We had an incredible SPC Day celebration with the St. Pete community and an amazing turnout. Thanks to you, we exceeded our donor goal! Happy SPC Day! 🔱
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Thank you @SPCPresident Community colleges help shape the future stpetecatalyst.com/community… via @stpetecatalyst @FCSPresidents

Community colleges help shape the future

Welcome to the Catalyst’s Community Voices platform. We’ve curated community leaders and thinkers from all parts of our great city to speak on issues that affect us all. Visit our Community Voices…

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It’s almost SPC Day, which means it’s almost my birthday! 🎂 What makes us a little different is that you choose where your donation goes. So if there’s a part of SPC that means something to you, there’s a good chance you can support it directly. 🔱 spcday.com/
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SPC received a $50,000 grant! Thanks to the Duke Energy Foundation, our Electrical Lineworker Training Program will continue to help students gain hands-on experience and industry-recognized training for careers in the utility field. spcollege.edu/spc-newsroom/d…

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The partnership reinforces the College’s role as a cornerstone of workforce education.

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Best part of my day? Signing thank you letters for SPC Day!
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Grateful to have an engaged BOT at St. Petersburg College! All 5 Trustees attended our SPC Night at the Rays baseball game AND all five have participated in supporting SPC Day giving!
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Consider this your official invitation to the SPC Day block party. We're turning 99, which feels like a pretty good reason to get the whole SPC community together. 🔱 spcollege.edu/foundation/fou…

Community Block Party Celebrates the College's 99th Birthday

SPC Day brings students, alumni and neighbors together in the historic Deuces Corridor.

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Thank you to the 555 donors who have supported students at @spcnews for SPC Day so far! Only 144 more donors to go to reach our goal of 699 to commemorate the 99th anniversary of SPC!
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