Workforce and Labor Shed
Palm Coast is located less than 100 miles from the cities of Jacksonville, Gainesville, Daytona Beach, and Orlando, offering access to a highly educated and skilled pipeline of workers. Florida has the third-largest workforce in the U.S which provides companies the needed workers to help your business succeed. As of 202, Florida was the fastest-growing state in America and Flagler County, where Palm Coast resides, was the state's third fastest-growing country
HEALTHCARE
There are currently more than 100 companies employing 2,000 health sciences sector jobs in Flagler County, a number which is projected to grow by 21 percent over the next five years (2016 – 2020).
Within a 60 mile radius of Palm Coast, there are 212,000 healthcare services jobs, in 2016. The Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area is projected to experience 37 percent projected job growth in Biotechnology Research and Development over the next five years (2016 – 2020).)
HIGH-TECH
There are more than 37,000 jobs in the high tech sector within 60 miles of Palm Coast, and the sector is projected to grow by 6% over the next five years.
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
There are currently more than 59 companies employing over 1,000 manufacturing sector (NAICS 31-33) jobs in Flagler County, as of 2016
EDUCATION
There are currently more than 59 companies employing over 1,000 manufacturing sector (NAICS 31-33) jobs in Flagler County, as of 2016
Palm Coast, Florida, offers a range of K-12 educational options through public, charter, and private schools. Higher education opportunities are available through nearby colleges and universities. The region also provides options for continuing education and lifelong learning, ensuring that individuals of all ages have access to educational resources and programs to support their personal and professional development.
K-12 Schools
The Flagler County School District ranked #11 out of 68 Florida counties receiving 4 out of 5 stars by the Florida Department of Education, June 29, 2022.
Flagler Palm Coast High School shares concurrent enrollment with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, which provides students the opportunity to complete two years of study at their local college before transferring to a four-year degree at not cost.
POINTS OF PRIDE
➔ Flagler Schools high school students are consistently named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists and finalists.
➔ Flagler Schools was the first school district in Florida to receive the Distinguished District Award from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).
➔ 2 High Schools offering IB, ACE, Dual Enrollment, Aeronautics, Medical, Construction Tech, and Culinary Programs
➔ 2 Middle Schools offering Agronomy, Agriculture, Robotics, Engineering, Business & Computer Science, and Entrepreneurial Leadership
➔ 5 Elementary Schools offering Agriscience & Green Technologies, Innovation, Robotics, Engineering & Computer Science, Marine Science, and Medical & Health programs.
➔ iFlagler’s online education program has been named “Best Small District Franchise” by Florida Virtual School twice.
➔ Flagler Schools high school students are consistently named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists and finalists.
➔ Flagler Schools graduates can be found at every major Florida university, as well as military academies, Ivy League schools, and other prestigious campuses.
➔ Flagler Schools’ 1-to-1 initiative, supported by the continued renewal of a half-cent sales tax, has placed a device in every student’s hands.
➔ Both Flagler-Palm Coast High School and Matanzas High School are in the top half of the “Best High Schools” as ranked by US News and World Report. Indian Trails Middle School was named one of the top middle schools in the country by US News and World Report.
➔ iFlagler’s online education program has been named “Best Small District Franchise” by Florida Virtual School twice.
Higher Education
There are three four-year universities located in Palm Coast, including a regional campus of Daytona State College. Along with Daytona State College, both Jacksonville University’s awardwinning healthcare education program and the University of North Florida’s MedNex program have locations in Palm Coast, providing advanced training for healthcare professionals. Additionally, there are plans in development for the University of North Florida to their innovative MedNex program, which will provide advanced training for healthcare professionals.
UNIVERSITIES, SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES WITHIN 100 MILES OF PALM COAST
