At Valencia there are two pathways available for secondary and postsecondary students to earn college credit in Valencia College's career programs.
Career Pathways can help train you for a high-skill, high-wage job. Explore your career interests by taking one or more articulated career and technical education courses in high school.
Students may begin focusing on higher academics and technical skills through Career Pathways while in high school. Career Pathways programs link high school studies to certificate and A.S. degree programs at Valencia College. Credits earned through Career Pathways can lead to a two-year certificate, an associate's degree, or a bachelor's degree.
Career Pathways enables students to take articulated Career and Technical Education courses while in high school, successfully pass the assessments, and become eligible to receive college credit when they complete at least one semester at Valencia College as a student. Dual enrollment in high school does not satisfy this requirement. Go to the flyer that explains the process in detail.
Tech Express can help increase earnings potential. With the college credits you'll earn for completing your technical certificate or apprenticeship – you've already started earning credits toward an A.S. degree. Valencia College's A. S. degree programs are two-year programs that prepare you to go directly to work in fast-growing, high-wage, high-skill jobs. With an A. S. degree from Valencia College, you can expand your career options and growth opportunities or continue your education at Valencia College and earn a bachelor of applied science.
Tech Express provides information on Valencia College programs that map to technical college programs. Tech Express coaches are available on your technical college campus to provide on-site assistance with completing the application and enrollment process for a smooth and seamless transition.
Transfer Career Pathways or Tech Express credits to an A.S. degree at Valencia College. By earning college credit while in high school or by completing your technical certificate at Orange or Osceola Technical College, students get a head start on a college degree--saving time and money.