Workforce Education
At Valencia College, we have six schools that focus on distinct areas of study. Academic programs within these schools are more career-focused than you’ll find in our general education curricula. Each school encourages a cohort experience, preparing you for the same career field, studying alongside the same group of students during your time at Valencia College. This approach allows students in each school to develop your own networks and communities, and form connections that can last throughout your professional careers.
Apply to enroll in the school of your choice, or find out more to decide which school is your best option for meeting your goals.
The Valencia College School of Allied Health offers associate and bachelor’s degrees, certifications, advanced technical certifications and continuing education credit in careers such as health information specialist, respiratory therapist, dental hygienist, sonography technician and more.
From center stage to the design studio, from backstage to a recording studio, from a control booth to a film set, our School of Arts, Entertainment, and Design prepares you to tackle new challenges. You can earn an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree as you learn from industry professionals.
If business is your pleasure, we have associate degree programs designed to provide you with the financial and administrative skill sets and knowledge you’ll need to build a career. You can even earn a bachelor of applied science (B.A.S.) degree in Business and Organizational Leadership if management is your goal.
If you’re interested in cutting edge technology or opportunities in a technical field, you’ll find a program for your future. From associate and bachelor’s degree to accelerated skills training programs that qualify you for a high-wage job in a matter of weeks, you’ll be prepared for a rewarding career in a variety of industries.
With all courses taught in real-life settings by industry professionals, this School offers A.S. degrees and certifications in Hospitality and Tourism Management, Baking and Pastry Management, Culinary Management and Restaurant and Food Service Management.
Nursing is one of the most in-demand professions in the nation. The Valencia College School of Nursing offers a two-year Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program as well as a four-year Bachelor's of Science (B.S.) program, both of which offer opportunities for specialization.
Every member of a community is impacted by public service, from safety to education and from law and order to government. Earn a career certificate or an associate or bachelor’s degree in areas including firefighting, law enforcement, paralegal and public administration. The Educator Preparation Institute helps potential teachers with degrees other than education gain certification and offers current teachers re-certification courses.