County shows support to NFBA apprenticeship program

From left, Christina Thomas and Austin Nicklas of the Northeast Florida Builder’s Association, at the March 10 Board of County Commissioners meeting. The board signed a Letter of Support for a state appropriations request that will be used to expand the apprenticeship program. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Nassau County Public Works Director Doug Podiak said March 10 at the Board of County Commissioners meeting that supporting the Northeast Florida Builder’s Association Apprenticeship (NFBAA) program's state appropriations request will "do nothing but enhance career development” in Nassau County. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Austin Nicklas of the Northeast Florida Builder’s Association, at the March 10 Board of County Commissioners meeting. The board signed a Letter of Support for a state appropriations request that will be used to expand the apprenticeship program. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Christina Thomas, director of workforce development for NFBAA, at the March 10 Board of County Commissioners meeting. The board signed a Letter of Support for a state appropriations request that will be used to expand the apprenticeship program. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader