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Sebastian career changer among 2,950 to receive IRSC degrees

Posted on May 5, 2012 by vero-beach-florida

PORT ST. LUCIE — When a bust in the housing market dried up business opportunities for David Clark's irrigation company, it prompted the 41-year-old Sebastian man to earn a college degree and change careers. Continue reading →

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Apply for Youth Leadership Program

Posted on April 11, 2012 by vero-beach-florida

Indian River State College has started recruitment for this year's Indian River County Youth Leadership Program. Continue reading →

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Democracy Days geared toward high-school students

Posted on March 12, 2012 by vero-beach-florida

The Supervisor of Elections office is gearing up for the upcoming presidential election and is making a concerted effort to involve the county's youngest voters. Democracy Days is designed to teach high-school students why voting matters and it is one of numerous voter education programs offered to students throughout Indian River County. Continue reading →

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Indian River Adult Education offering one-day Internet/email workshop

Posted on March 11, 2012 by vero-beach-florida

Need a crash course in using the Internet or your email? If you answered yes, sign up for an Internet/email workshop. Class will be Wednesday, April 11, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and the cost is $33. To register online, visit indianriverschools.org and look on the homepage on the bottom right corner or feel free to visit our main office to register. Continue reading →

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3 health education programs arrive in March, April

Posted on February 29, 2012 by vero-beach-florida

Indian River County Health Department is offering three free health education programs in March and April. Continue reading →

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Be prepared to land a job with IRSC’s quick employment skills courses

Posted on February 12, 2012 by vero-beach-florida

Employment skill classes at Indian River State College are a quick way for job seekers to develop the skills they need to stand out among job candidates. Course content is based on research into what employers need and value in successful employees. Continue reading →

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GED provides hope of successful future for Indian River Correctional Institution inmates

Posted on February 9, 2012 by vero-beach-florida

VERO BEACH — Herbert Wagner dropped out of high school in the 10th grade. He tried getting his GED on his own but eventually gave up his dream of someday attending college. Continue reading →

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PHOTOS: Meet some notable Indian River State College alumni

Posted on February 8, 2012 by vero-beach-florida

Did you know Major League Baseball player Angel Pagan went to Indian River State College? Or that Port St. Lucie Mayor Joann Faiella earned a degree from The River? Meet some of the college’s alumni you might have heard of in this photo gallery. Continue reading →

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Migration Policy Institute director says immigration laws should be handled at federal, not state level, during Vero Beach speech

Posted on January 12, 2012 by vero-beach-florida

VERO BEACH — For a country that believes in national consensus, U.S. immigration policy has become decisive, according to Migration Policy Institute director Muzaffar Chishti, who spoke Thursday at Indian River State College. Continue reading →

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Treasure Coast graduates participate in IRSC’s first December commencement | Photo Gallery

Posted on December 16, 2011 by vero-beach-florida

Ceremony marks first time school has split its graduates into two groups. Continue reading →

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