REINVENT YOURSELF!

Need coursework for job training or retraining? Looking for classes which will improve your reading, writing, or math skills? Want to earn a GED or regular high school diploma or take a course "just for fun"? The staff of CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION will work with you to meet your educational or employment goals. Reinvent yourself!

In CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION, a division of Orange County Public Schools, you will find a wide selection of job preparation and academic programs. CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION is dedicated to providing affordable training, academic programs and personal enrichment at FOUR CONVENIENTLY LOCATED TECH CENTERS AND FIVE ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTERS. WE serve adult and secondary students who are looking for full time or part time programs, online or flexible class schedules. Students study with highly qualified teachers and learn while using state of the art equipment. Orange County Public Schools offer you EDUCATION FOR LIFE.

OUR PURPOSE
To responsibly prepare all students for their evolving roles in the workplace and society; and to positively impact economic growth and development.

Basic Beliefs:

• Pursue excellence in what we do and how we do it.
• Continuously expand the personal and career growth opportunities for all students to enable them to achieve their life-long goals.
• Provide a responsive learning environment to meet the changing needs of the workplace.
• Promote collaborative partnerships with our internal and external customers for the mutual benefit of students and the economic community.
• Function as an organizationally cohesive team providing quality customer service.
  

OUR CENTERS OF LEARNING "SOMETHING MORE!"

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION, administered by Orange County Public Schools, has been "getting down to business" for over 70 years. Comprised of accredited technical, post-secondary, and adult community education centers, CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION is dedicated to providing individualized attention and career counseling to help students complete their programs of study and find employment.

MID FLORIDA TECH, recognized as one of the most technically advanced training centers in the State of Florida, offers a wealth of programs including the Central Florida Fire Academy. MID FLORIDA TECH has five centers of excellence: Electronic Technology, Computer Electronics Technology, Autotronics, Automotive Service Technology, and Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning. In partnership with Toyota, Mid Florida Tech offers the Toyota T-Ten Advanced Service Technology program that provides technicians for Toyota dealers throughout Florida. Students at Mid Florida Tech participate in 46 certificate, Industry Services, adult education and off-campus apprenticeship programs.

ORLANDO TECH utilizes a campus-wide, state-of-the-art delivery system of multimedia resources to enhance student learning. in partnership with Orlando Regional Healthcare, ORLANDO TECH is the model site for the national Allied Healthcare Technology Based Training Program using both adult and pediatric Human Patient Simulators as key components for training. Orlando Tech also offers training in the following career clusters: Arts, Audio-Visual Technology and Communications, Business Administrative Services, Education and Training Services, and Health Services specializing in patient care.

WESTSIDE TECH, a dynamic and innovative center, offers over 24 full and part-time academic and technical programs, evening classes and classes at five Adult Community Centers. In addition to offering a variety of non-traditional programs and services, such as the off-campus adult handicapped educational program, WESTSIDE TECH offers training in the following program clusters: Agricultural and Natural Resources, Business and Administrative Services, Construction, Health Services, Human Services and Information Technology Services. Westside Tech serves the west and northwest portions of Orange and adjacent Lake County.

WINTER PARK TECH, located in the heart of Winter Park, offers post secondary occupational training certificate programs and academic programs. Winter Park Tech emphasizes information technology training with programs in the following career clusters: Business Technology, Health sciences, Family & Consumer Sciences and Industrial Technology. Winter Park Tech also awards Applied Technology Diplomas (ATDs) for completing Medical Records Transcription and Medical Coder/Biller programs. Graduates may articulate to state community colleges earning advanced credits toward 2-year degrees in Office Systems Technology or Health Information Services.