Valencia College Stories

Yve Servius was living in his car when a friends family took him in and inspired him to enroll in the new plumbing program at the Valencia College Heart of Florida United Way Center for Accelerated Training.

At Valencia College, Clete Reinberger is pursuing his two passions: academic quiz bowl competitions and a degree in hospitality management that he hopes will prepare him for a career in the theme park industry.

After retiring from the Jamaican military, Carlington Brissett wanted to explore a culinary career. At Valencia College, he was among the first students to take classes at the Walt Disney World Center for Culinary Arts & Hospitality at the Valencia College Downtown campus. Today, he's chef de partie at the flagship restaurant in the Ritz-Carlton Orlando.

For #VCGrad Tomoko Goddard, it’s just another day in the office. Or, technically, on the set.

The son and grandson of carpenters, Kyle Scharfenberg was always interested in skilled trades. And now, Scharfenberg has completed Valencia's welding program and, thanks to Osceola Prosper, is working on an associate degree.

Carl Roc didn't have the money for college, but he used an Osceola Prosper scholarship to enroll in Valencia College's Accelerated Skills Training program. There, after only 22 weeks he was certified as an industrial maintenance technician, and today he is working in the high-speed rail industry.

Oscar Camargo is planning a career in medical research or academia, thanks to the start he received after earning his A.S. degree in biotechnology laboratory sciences at Valencia College.

Selena Chaves is the first female graduate from Valencia's electrician training program.

After Earning Degree in Neuroscience, Culinary Student Turns to her First Love – Baking

Culinary Student is Chasing Her Dreams and a Little Pixie Dust Too.

Creative Thinker: Valencia College Graphic Design Student Wins International Competition

'Places!' Valencia College Theater Student Dives into Orlando Fringe Role

Raising the Bar: Valencia College paralegal grad excels in the classroom and courtroom to become a defense attorney.

From firefighter to surgical resident, Warren Evans credits Valencia College for sparking his love for learning.

Behind the Bay: Metallica Scholar finds empowerment through welding.

After leaving military service, Geovanny Perez studied cybersecurity and computer forensics at Valencia College. Now he's helping to catch bad guys, using his computer detective skills.

The Music Plays On: Valencia College Alum continues his rise in opera despite global pandemic.