With today's technology it is important to realize that as a business it is not always necessary to be located where your customers are. Money from other states is coming here. New technology has allowed many businesses in the Pensacola area to expand their operations and their staff. Today many University of West Florida graduates are finding technically challenging jobs right here instead of having to go to larger metro areas. Technology removes limitations related to location.
Customers can be anywhere in the world.
Their one location serves customers all over the United States. The same goes for pursuing a career in technology. As businesses expand and as new technology-related businesses emerge, there will be more technology jobs in the area. UWF and Pensacola Junior College have wonderful technology programs and their graduates do well in industry. Both continue to modify their curriculum to incorporate the latest breakthroughs in technology but they need to be faster.