Indian River State College Blackburn Educational Building

Supporting the revitalization of Fort Pierce, the Blackburn Educational Building serves as the hub of the R. Duke Nelson Human Development and Resources Center (HDRC). The HDRC serves as a community center for meetings, after-school activities, and community events. The Blackburn Educational Building offers more than 20 college programs, career and technical training and adult education, including programs of the Lincoln Park Career Pathways Initiative, a collaborative effort between St. Lucie EDC, CareerSource Research Coast (CSRC), Treasure Coast Manufacturers Association (TCMA) and Indian River State College (IRSC), and sponsored by Allegany Franciscan Ministries through the Common Good Initiative.