Mosaic’s Phosphates team in Florida believes education is the key to a brighter future. That’s why we’re thinking ahead. Ours is a company fueled by responsibility, innovation and collaboration; a commitment to building stronger communities and a passion for helping prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s workforce.
From partnering with local schools to funding educational programs, we’re committed to making a significant, positive impact in the classroom and beyond.
Read more to learn about the thousands of local students we help every day and find out how you can connect and engage with us.
Elementary Education
Investing in Tomorrow's Leaders Today
Nourishing crops isn’t our only priority—we’re nourishing minds, too. We work hand in hand with schools and education foundations to support programs that benefit local teachers and students.
Mosaic’s Phosphate Operations in Florida supplies approximately $450,000 annually in support of K-12 education throughout our operating area. This funding enables local students to participate in a variety of educational programs during the school year that include everything from learning about marine science, biology and ecosystems in outdoor classrooms to taking part in programs aimed at helping improve students’ overall reading and math scores.
Want to learn more about our educational initiatives for elementary and middle school students? Find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions below.
Who can apply for funding support from Mosaic?
What kinds of K-12 programs are eligible for support?
Mosaic’s Phosphate Operations in Florida supports a variety of K-12 programs and initiatives—everything from sponsorship of student supply drives and teacher luncheons to funding support for STEM-related initiatives.
How do I apply for support?
Mosaic’s Phosphate Operations in Florida work closely with local schools to provide students with innovative STEM learning opportunities. This includes our sponsorship of students on the DeSoto High School Robotics Team.
Mosaic’s Phosphate Operations in Florida support a number of back-to-school events, including luncheons we sponsored with the Valrico Fishhawk Chamber of Commerce for teachers at Cimino Elementary School and Fort Meade Middle-Senior High School.
Mosaic’s Phosphate Operations in Florida provide annual funding to the Alpha Zeta Pi STEM Scholars Club at Hardee High School, an organization that promotes STEM outreach, particularly to younger children like those at Zolfo Springs Elementary School.
Mosaic’s Phosphate Operations in Florida provided funding to West Elementary School to support the creation of a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) lab at the Title I school which serves approximately 833 students in grades K-5.
schools and other community organizations in our operating counties in Florida partner with Mosaic to support K-12
High School & College
Preparing Today's Students to Solve Tomorrow's Challenges
It’s proven students can and often will reach their academic goals when local business and education communities work together to create a dynamic, well-rounded and thorough curriculum.
We think quality student outcomes are directly linked to the investment of time and resources. That’s why Mosaic’s Phosphate Operations in Florida are so passionate about teaming up with local education partners to make sure high school and college students are equipped with the tools they need to be successful in a postsecondary setting.
Because of the collaborative relationships we’ve built with local teachers and students, we’ve been able to identify inventive learning opportunities that not only reinforce what’s being taught in the classroom, but also provide hands-on experiences that help prepare students for college and career success.
Want to learn more about our educational initiatives for high school and college students? Find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions below.
Who can apply for funding support from Mosaic?
What kinds of secondary- and higher-education programs are eligible for support?
Mosaic’s Phosphate Operations in Florida supports a variety of secondary- and higher-education programs and initiatives, which include providing funding for agricultural research and Ag Youth programs as well as hands-on learning experiences for 9-12 grade teachers and students throughout our operating areas of DeSoto, Hardee, Hillsborough, Manatee and Polk counties.
How do I apply for support?
The Hardee High STEM Scholars Club, Alpha Zeta Pi, participates in the Florida Gulf Coast University Solar Go-Kart Challenge. Each year, the team uses Mosaic funding to modify and test the go-kart, as well as off-set Challenge expenses.
Mosaic’s Phosphate Operations in Florida work closely with local schools to provide students with innovative STEM learning opportunities. This includes our sponsorship of students on the DeSoto High School Robotics Team.
Our Supply Chain group teamed with Port of Tampa Operations to provide local Maritime Academy students from Jefferson and Blake High schools with an introduction to logistics-oriented careers at Mosaic.
In addition to supporting FFA and 4-H Ag Youth programs at local fairs, Mosaic also provides students with an inside look at how our Agriculture Operations group returns reclaimed land to productive use.
The Mosaic Learning Lab provides hands-on learning experiences for students and advisors focused on concepts in STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
Each semester, Mosaic brings in students from colleges and universities across the United States to train for tomorrow’s jobs, today.
local higher education institutions Mosaic partners with to support special events, programming and recruiting in Florida
schools and other community organizations in our operating counties in Florida partner with Mosaic to support K-12
Workforce Training
Preparing for the Future Together
Phosphate and fertilizer products are responsible for roughly 46,000 Florida jobs, generating nearly $3.1 billion in personal income in our regional economy. We’ve got a vested interest in helping provide growth opportunities that will assure long-term career success.
According to the Hillsborough Education Foundation, “half of the fastest-growing occupations in Florida require some training beyond high school, but not a traditional college degree.”
Not only does workforce training offer the opportunity for students of any age to find a career path, it also helps strengthen the pipeline of responsible, productive, competent contributors to our local workforce.
Want to learn more about our workforce training initiatives? Find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions below.
Why do Mosaic's Phosphate Operations in Florida support workforce training?
Does Mosaic provide workforce training grants to individuals?
How do I learn more about these programs?
Click these links to find out more information about how we are working with State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota and Polk State College.
Do I need to be an employee of Mosaic to take advantage of these programs?
Workforce training is another way that Mosaic helps employees enhance their careers and build a brighter future.
Approximately 16 students go through the apprenticeship program that Mosaic has established with Polk State College each year. More than 200 Mosaic employees have graduated.
The Polk State Corporate College’s Mosaic Apprenticeship program began in 2008. The two-year program combines classroom studies and on-the-job training to equip students with advanced, in-demand technical skills.
In 2017, former Mosaic Senior Vice President of Phosphate Operations, Walt Precourt and Dr. Carol Probstfeld, President of State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota, announced a $350,000 technology grant to train students for industrial manufacturing jobs.
total graduates from Polk State College's Apprenticeship Program, as of 2018
- 97 Electrical/Instrumentation/Automation Techs
- 120 General Maintenance Mechanics
students in active training at Polk State College
- 11 Electrical/Instrumentation/Automation Techs
- 41 General Maintenance Mechanics
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