PRESIDENT AVA L. PARKER: Shown with her family, Parker lauded the streamlined approach of bringing industry partners into the daily educational environment. “The Panther Advanced Technology Hub gives our students world-class access and relevant skills they can apply directly to today’s job opportunities, from data analytics to sports event operations.” PHOTO COURTESY OF PALMBEACHSTATE.EDU

Palm Beach Gardens — Palm Beach State College (PBSC) has been selected for the prestigious Innovation of the Year Award by the League for Innovation in the Community College, honored for its Panther Advanced Technology Hub – a pioneering initiative that is redefining workforce development through direct industry collaboration and cutting-edge learning experiences.

At the heart of the achievement is PBSC’s venture with TMRW Sports and the PGA TOUR, making the college home to premier sports technology and live competition through the TGL golf league, the world’s first tech-infused indoor professional golf league.

Combining advanced technology and live action in primetime, TGL matches broadcast live from SoFi Center at PBSC’s Palm Beach Gardens campus, engaging students in high-tech operations behind the scenes of nationally televised events.

The first partnership in PBSC’s PATH initiative innovative, the collaboration with TGL gives PBSC students hands-on exposure to the latest technology in sports, cybersecurity and data engineering.

It bridges the gap between classroom learning and the demands of a rapidly evolving job market, offering paid internships and immediate career opportunities right on campus.

“The Panther Advanced Technology Hub gives our students world-class access and relevant skills they can apply directly to today’s job opportunities, from data analytics to sports event operations,” said PBSC President Ava L. Parker, JD.

Officials said the program’s real-world focus is already producing results.

PBSC interns working with TMRW Sports have quickly transitioned into permanent, high-demand roles.

The streamlined approach – bringing industry partners into the college’s daily educational environment – reduces barriers for students and hastens their entry into competitive careers.

Beyond its immediate impact at PBSC, the Panther Advanced Technology Hub exemplifies a replicable model for other community colleges nationwide.

By identifying local industry partners and creating collaborative hubs, colleges can adapt this approach to their own workforce needs while maximizing resources and student outcomes.

Dr. Stephen Joyner, provost of PBSC’s Palm Beach Gardens campus, and John Hadley, dean of business and computer science will present the PATH initiative at the League for Innovation in the Community College’s 29th annual Innovations Conference, March 15 – 18, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The League’s Innovation of the Year Award highlights PBSC’s role at the forefront of workforce and technology innovation, celebrating a tradition of forward-thinking initiatives benefitting students, employers, and the broader community.