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Career in g Year_- <br />www.careerinayearFL.com o��e <br />Florida's Public Technical College/Center System <br />Provides the Technical Skills that Work for Florida 20') <br />'Who We Are: <br />Florida's Technical Colleges/ Centers: <br />• 49 public institutions — 40 Technical Colleges and 9 Technical Centers— <br />■ 48 with Council on Occupational Education (COE) accreditation and approved by the USDOE. <br />■ A powerful network of training resources that are a "solution provider" in improving and growing Florida's Workforce. <br />■ Provide a return on investment that minimizes student cost and time and maximizes the use of public education dollars. <br />■ Focus on students and employers leading to JOBS and economic growth in Florida. <br />Our Vision: <br />■ To ensure that Florida has the skilled workforce to be <br />globally competitive. <br />Our Mission: <br />■ The premier provider of high quality, affordable career <br />and technical training meeting the changing needs of <br />Florida's workforce. <br />We achieve our Mission by: <br />• Serving our communities as Technical Colleges/ Centers. <br />■ Preparing students for industry certifications and licensures <br />to ensure success in high wage/high skill careers. <br />• Awarding Career Certificates and articulated College Credit. <br />• Remaining market driven. <br />• Responding quickly to business and industry needs. <br />• Focusing on results - Job Placement and Industry Credentials. <br />■ Providing solutions for improving and growing a skilled <br />Florida Workforce. <br />Our -Impact in 2016 - 2017 <br />Students Served <br />232 104: <br />Instructional hours <br />63,788,209 <br />Technical and AGE programs offered (1) <br />207 -:- <br />Industry Credentials Awarded <br />11,285 <br />Average Statewide Completion Rate (2) <br />85%_ <br />Average Statewide Placement Rate (2) <br />88% <br />Average Statewide Licensure Rate (2) <br />93% <br />(1) AGE (Adult General Education) <br />(2) COENS DOE's accreditation standards are: <br />60% Completion Rate; 70% Placement Rate; 70% Licensure Rate <br />Technical Colleges/ Centers are Building a Stronger <br />Support our efforts in achieving these goals for <br />Florida Economy <br />all Floridians <br />