Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – Broward College announced a $50,000 grant awarded to its Marine Engineering program by Pantropic Power and Caterpillar through the Caterpillar Foundation. Pantropic Power, the only authorized CaterpillarTM Power Systems Dealer in South Florida, made an initial contribution of $25,000. Utilizing the Caterpillar Dealer Excellence Fund program, the contribution was matched for a total contribution of $50,000.
“Broward College is dedicated to student success,” said Broward College Dean of Transportation Programs Anthony Petriello. “Our marine engineering program is committed to producing highly skilled marine technicians capable of comprehending, repairing and maintaining complicated high- tech yacht systems. This grant provides $15,000 for marine student scholarships as well as an allocation for faculty training, diagnostic equipment, engines, trainers and parts. We are very proud that Pantropic Power and CaterpillarTM share our dedication and commitment to students, education and the future of the marine industry.”
Pantropic Power has specialized in electrical power generation systems, rental power, temperature control systems, marine propulsion, on-highway truck engines and agriculture and industrial pumping systems for more than 66 years.
The goal of the CaterpillarTM Dealer Excellence Fund program is to help develop state-of-the-art curriculum and education leading to technical jobs for graduates and ultimately to increase the pool of qualified technicians to meet foreseeable product support needs.
Broward College will be hosting a press conference – ‘Educating Future Marine Industry Leaders’ at the 53rd Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show on Thursday, October 25th at 3:00pm at Bahia Mar Beach Resort & Yachting Center in the Harbor Lights Room. Media should RSVP to Suzanne Hawley at suzannehawley@comcast.net.
About Broward College
The mission of Broward College is to achieve student success by developing informed and
creative students capable of contributing to a knowledge- and service-based global society. As a public community
college accredited to offer associate degrees, selected baccalaureate degrees, and certificate programs, the institution
and its District Board of Trustees are committed to fostering a learning-centered community that celebrates diversity
and inclusion by empowering and engaging students, faculty, and staff.
About the Broward College Foundation
The mission of the Broward College Foundation is to change lives though
education by providing community awareness, advocacy and financial support to Broward College. The Broward
College Foundation awards more than $2 million in scholarships annually to Broward College students and supports
academic programs and awards for outstanding faculty. While the State of Florida funds approximately 50 percent of
Broward College's operating budget, the balance must be raised from individuals, corporations and institutions. Led by
its Board of Directors, the foundation raises funds, conducts programs and practices stewardship that increases the
effectiveness of the college in meeting community, student, faculty and staff needs. For more information or to
contribute to the Foundation, please call 954-201-7414 or visit www.broward.edu/foundation.
