Built for Work
Valencia College is powering Florida’s workforce.
Valencia College is a talent pipeline for industries in Central Florida and beyond. Our programs focus on real-world, on-the-job application. Whether our students continue their education at the bachelor’s and graduate degree levels, or complete short-term skills training and enter the workforce weeks after enrolling at Valencia College, they are prepared to help Florida businesses meet challenges and seize opportunities.
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Valencia College by the Numbers
Built for the Real World
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- Many of our industry partners participate in the development of our courses and programs, resulting in prepared graduates and faculty/staff who better understand the real-world workforce needs of each industry.
- Our state-of-the-art training areas and labs mirror on-the-job work scenarios, engage/motivate students, and offer a seamless transition from classroom to workplace.
- Relevant programming results in students who are motivated to graduate.
- When you hire a VC grad, they come complete with career credentials, such as associate and bachelor’s degrees, industry certifications, technical certificates and even advanced technical certificates.
- Day one readiness helps businesses move forward without losing momentum while onboarding.
Valencia College is a leader in training Central Florida’s new workforce.
Built for Change
- We are agile and can pivot to train for new industries or for changes in the industries for which we currently train.
- We currently partner with companies in industries that include semiconductor, optics, plumbing, healthcare, hospitality, electrical and more.
- Because we partner with industries and many of our faculty are professionals in the field, we can stay ahead of the curve and even anticipate workforce needs.
- Students quickly have access to the most in-demand programs.
We partner with business.
Valencia College graduates serve our community in a variety of roles, including:
Built for this Economy
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- We offer guaranteed acceptance and affordability so students who want to work have a path to achieve their goals.
- We supply regional industries with a trained workforce and save employers money by not having to train new employees.
- First-gen college students are able to improve their prospects and their families’ futures. In doing so, they inspire younger generations in their family and help drive the economy—not just today but well into the future.
- We assist industries with their current workforces by providing access to upskilling programs that range from advanced technical certificates to degrees, and from continuing education to language programs.
Built for Growth
- We prepare students for transfer success by giving them the tools to explore and expand their career interests.
- Tomorrow’s managers and executives are being built today at Valencia College.
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UCF grads started at Valencia.
Join us as we build momentum.
Engage with students and programs
- Join an Advisory Board to bring your industry expertise into our classrooms.
- Become a mentor to our students.
- Hire our graduates.
Invest in student success
- Donate to The Valencia College Foundation.
- Make an in-kind donation (such as equipment) to one of our programs.
- Provide funding to a wraparound service that addresses student issues such as food insecurity.
Partner and Advocate for Impact
- Partner with us to sponsor a program or help us develop a program that meets your industry’s unmet workforce needs.
- Sponsor access initiatives.
- Contact your state legislator and advocate for equitable funding for Valencia College.
Valencia College provides equal opportunity for educational opportunities and employment to all. Contact the Office of Organizational Development and Human Resources for information.