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Gov. Scott Creates Young Entrepreneur Award for Florida Students, Graduates and Young Business Leaders

Press Release

Date: Aug. 10, 2015
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Issues: Business and Consumers Employment and Affirmative Action

Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the creation of the "Young Entrepreneur Award" to recognize Florida students, college graduates and young entrepreneurs who are excelling in the workplace and creating innovative ideas in Florida. Governor Scott is also issuing a challenge to all Floridians to connect with new job openings throughout the state utilizing services such as our Hire Florida Grads program. In just four and a half years, Florida businesses have added over 896,000 new jobs and resources like Hire Florida Grads will continue adding to Florida's tremendous job growth.

Governor Rick Scott said, "I am excited to begin recognizing young Floridians who are working hard and taking every opportunity to succeed. Having grown up in a family that struggled to make ends meet, I know that a great job is life changing. I am excited to launch the "Young Entrepreneur Award' throughout Florida, while also sharing the great resources that Florida has to help our young people find jobs. By working hard, students and young entrepreneurs are one step closer to establishing a career and achieving their dreams in Florida."


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