Industrial Skills Training Academy (ISTA) is a groundbreaking, tuition-free trade program created by U.S. Sugar to build the next generation of skilled professionals.

Our three-year program combines hands-on experience, classroom learning, and paid training — all within a custom-built, state-of-the-art training facility. At ISTA, you’ll gain the real-world skills needed for a stable, high-paying career in industrial maintenance, agricultural heavy equipment mechanics, and mechanical operations.

We're not just training workers — we're shaping future leaders in industry.

Get paid to learn. Graduate with zero debt. Launch a career with impact.