Education Showcase

Okeechobee residents who want to find out more about advancing their education, even earning a college degree, should plan to attend a special family-friendly education showcase in Downtown Okeechobee at Flagler Park on Saturday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Education Showcase will offer free food, games, and activities for the whole family. Guests can meet representatives from the Indian River State College Dixon Hendry Campus and Okeechobee County Schools and find out how they can achieve their career and education goals with the wealth of resources available in Okeechobee.

Attendees will learn about IRSC Associate Degrees, Bachelor’s Degrees, and Quick-Job Training in careers such as HVAC and automotive repair, welding, office administration, and health care. They can also find details on English as a Second Language (ESL) and GED programs, dual enrollment for high-school students, online classes, financial aid, career and transfer services, specialized training for businesses, and all the student resources available at the Dixon Hendry Campus.