The college has received a $943,734 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to expand its Smart Systems Technologies (SST) program, a two-year degree that trains students for in-demand careers in automation, robotics, and mechatronics. The grant will also support HyFlex learning, a model that lets students attend live, watch recorded sessions, or come in person—whichever fits their schedule. “This grant will equip the college to serve more people who need better technical skills to get ahead in life,” said FLCC President Robert Nye. Helping adults reskill for high-demand tech jobsFLCC’s SST program aims to prepare students for tech startups and manufacturing firms that need adaptable workers. The SST program is eligible for SUNY Reconnect, which covers college costs for adults aged 25 to 55 without a degree.