Palm Beach State College Awarded $5M For Quantum, Cloud, Cybersecurity Training

The college plans to build a new Quantum Innovation Center and launch short-term workforce training programs.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Palm Beach State College has been awarded $4.95 million in Florida Job Growth Grant funding to build a new Quantum Innovation Center and launch short-term training programs focused on quantum computing, cloud technology, cybersecurity, and finance. The college plans to modernize a historic building in downtown West Palm Beach into a technology-focused instructional hub with quantum simulation labs, cloud computing classrooms, and collaboration spaces. The noncredit certification program will include four stackable modules covering quantum computing fundamentals, cloud computing, Python programming, and industry-recognized credentials.

Why it matters

The new Quantum Innovation Center and training programs at Palm Beach State College are aimed at addressing critical workforce needs in high-demand sectors like aerospace, aviation, cybersecurity, and financial services. By providing short-term, modular training, the college hopes to quickly upskill workers and build a pipeline of talent to support the region's growing tech economy.

The details

The $4.95 million in funding from the Florida Job Growth Grant will allow Palm Beach State College to build out its new Quantum Innovation Center in downtown West Palm Beach. The center will feature quantum simulation labs, cloud computing classrooms, and collaborative spaces. The college will also launch a 'Quantum Systems Certification Program' designed around short, 8-week training modules covering quantum computing fundamentals, cloud technology, Python programming, and industry certifications like AWS Cloud Practitioner. The program is expected to enroll 970 students and produce 570 completions over 10 years.

  • The new Quantum Innovation Center and training programs are expected to launch in 2026.

The players

Palm Beach State College

A public state college serving Palm Beach County, Florida, with multiple campuses including one in Boca Raton.

Ron DeSantis

The Governor of Florida who announced the $4.95 million in Florida Job Growth Grant funding for Palm Beach State College.

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What’s next

The college plans to expand the Quantum Systems Certification Program across its campuses in Palm Beach County, potentially incorporating additional locations based on demand and scheduling.

The takeaway

By investing in a new Quantum Innovation Center and short-term workforce training, Palm Beach State College is positioning itself to upskill workers and build a talent pipeline to support the region's growing tech economy in high-demand fields like quantum computing, cloud technology, and cybersecurity.