About Tech Express and Locations
What is Tech Express? A great opportunity!
A consortium partnership between Orange Technical College, Osceola Technical College and Valencia College that makes it easy for students in technical programs to transition to Valencia College. Students completing approved technical programs earn credits toward a college degree. Tech Express to Valencia College gives students on each technical college campus access to a Valencia College Tech Express Coach. Tech Express Coaches review career options and opportunities available for students to earn credit. Tech Express Coaches provide information on Valencia College programs that map to technical college programs and assist students in applying and enrolling at Valencia College—ensuring a smooth and seamless transition.
Benefits of Tech Express - Earned College Credit!
- Earn college credit by completing approved technical certificate or apprenticeship programs
- Credit that can be applied to one of over 30 different A.S. degree programs available at Valencia College
- Student and instructor access to a Valencia College Tech Express Coach who can provide on-site assistance with documentation necessary to receive earned credit
- On-site assistance with Valencia College's application and enrollment process
- Explore additional career options and expand future career potential
How does Tech Express work?
- Meet with Tech Express Coach on your campus to review program requirements and process for receiving credit
- Complete approved technical certificate that is eligible for award of credit
- Meet requirements stated on articulation agreement
- Enroll at Valencia College and register for at least one course linked to your technical program
- Submit all documentation required for award of credit
- Receive anywhere from 3 to 27 credits (depending on the articulation agreement)
- Check out the Technical Articulation Agreements available to postsecondary students at Orange Technical College and Osceola Technical College.
Save Time and Money
Make a smooth transition to Valencia College from an approved technical program that saves you time and money by earning credits that can be applied toward an A.S. degree.
How do I contact a Tech Express Coach?
Your Tech Express Coaches are committed to assisting you during this time and are working remotely to support your transition to Valencia College. Please contact us via email with questions and concerns or make an advising appointment through our Calendly links below. We look forward to hearing from you!
Anita Gentz - agentz@valenciacollege.edu - Outlook Bookings
Nory Maldonado-Lutz - nmaldonadolutz@valenciacollege.edu - Outlook Bookings
How do I get my earned credit?
Once you have completed a technical certificate approved for college credit, make an appointment with the Tech Express Coach on the campus you attend. The Tech Express Coach will review the Steps to Obtain Credit form with you and assist you with Valencia College’s application and enrollment process.
Click here to complete the short request form and contact the Tech Express Coach on your tech college campus.