Florida Career College

Founded as Florida Programming and Educational Center, Inc., it held its first class in Miami, Florida in September of 1982. In 1990, the name of the institution changed, and they became known as the Florida Computer and Business School. Over time, the institute has broadened its scope with extra classes and programs to meet the demands of the computer and commercial sectors with qualified graduates.

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And in 1999, the institution became a Microsoft IT Academy. The Pembroke Pines, Florida location was opened in January 2000 and was the school's second campus. Classes started at the newly opened West Palm Campus in September 2002. In August, 2005 the fifth campus was opened in Lauderdale Lakes. The college received collegiate status from the Florida Commission for Independent Education in 2002. The College's curriculum was approved by the Commission for Independent Education for Allied Health Medical Programs.

As of July 2006, the campus sites at Clearwater and Brandon, previously EduTech Centers, were taken over and given the new name, Florida Career College, in February of 2007.

MISSION

The stated goal of Florida Career College is to effectively ready students for opportunities in new professions.

• They provide superior academic programs designed to meet the requirements of employers by offering useful career options to graduates
• They create a positive learning environment that fosters individuality and helps students meet their educational goals.
• The goal is to instill excitement and a love of learning in our students by teaching diverse subjects.

Florida Career College focuses on helping graduates find jobs in their chosen field of study. The Career Center keeps pupils abreast of job prospects and starts helping them in their quest for employment even prior to graduation. The student will create a professional resume and interviewing skills will be honed with the help of the school staff. Our graduates are gaining a solid reputation with potential employers. In order to broaden our job pool, faculty nurture ongoing relationships with prospective employers.

Our employment assistance services are enhanced by our pool of successful graduates who give us referrals and recommendations. This is a significant reason our students have a competitive edge. By law, Florida Career College cannot provide an employment guarantee. Students who finish these programs will be ready for entry-level jobs. By providing students help with job search services, Career Services does everything possible to find employment for graduates.

• Job Placement Assistance
• Financial Assistance
• Other Services
• Workshops
• Auditing of Classes
• Tutoring

Computer Repair Technician Program: Diploma Program

9 Months - 36 Credits

It takes very little time for students to gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to begin working in the computer repair and maintenance field. Students in this program learn to service computers and peripherals, among other skills. We provide modern equipment so students have opportunities for "hands-on" experiences. Students also learn techniques such as analyzing and repairing malfunctions, and assembling computers.

Program Goals

We seek to ready our graduates for starting-level positions as service techs skilled in assembly, repair and maintenance of computerized components. Hardware and software are just two of the environments that are included in this course of study. In order to have the hands-on experience needed for the competitive job markets of today, students utilize modern equipment and lab facilities.