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Florida Technical College
TypePrivate
Established1982
AffiliationNational University College
PresidentDr James Michael Burkett
Students2,700
Location
Orlando
,
Florida
,
United States
Campus6 campuses in Florida: Orlando, Kissimmee, Deland, Lakeland, Cutler Bay, Pembroke Pines
Websitewww.ftccollege.edu
An Academic Unit of National University College

Florida Technical College is a for profit college with multiple campuses in Florida. Established in 1982, FTC offers associate's and bachelor's degrees as well as diploma programs on six campuses: Cutler Bay, DeLand, Orlando, Kissimmee, Pembroke Pines and Lakeland.

History

Florida Technical College (FTC) is a private academic unit part of National University College. It was founded in 1982 to provide post-secondary degrees.[1][2] The Orlando main campus opened in 1982, and offered an approach to education that had students take one class at a time.[2]

In 1984, FTC opened a campus in Jacksonville.[3] In 1987, the Tampa campus moved to a larger location east Tampa.[3] FTC's Lakeland campus opened in 1990, and the DeLand campus in 1997. Classes began in Kissimmee in April 2011,[4] the Pembroke Pines campus opened in November 2011, and the Cutler Bay campus opened for classes January 2015.[5]

In 2016, a former administrative assistant filed a lawsuit under the False Claims Act against the school, alleging that the school had enrolled students who didn't have a high school diploma or GED to increase the school's enrollment numbers, resulting in additional federal financial aid funds.[6] FTC cooperated with the investigation and settled the case in February 2018, agreeing to pay $600,000 and stating that the admissions staff and managers involved in the situation were no longer employed at the school.[6]

In February 2018, Florida Technical College became an academic unit of the National University College.[7][8][9] As an academic unit, FTC became accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.[10]

In June 2020, Orlando Magic named FTC the official technical college of the team.[11] In October, the Miami Dolphins named the college the official culinary school of the team.[12] Both teams partner with the school to engage in community outreach.[11][12]

In 2020, FTC was named The Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges 2020 Institution of the Year.[13]

In January 2021, FTC partnered with the African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida to create a business opportunity scholarship.[14][15] Also in 2021, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Metro Orlando and FTC awarded the first Reach Higher Business Opportunity Scholarship.[16]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Florida for-profit college chain to pay $600,000 over false financial aid claims". Newspapers.com. 1 February 2018. Retrieved 2021-11-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ a b "A local college with a unique approach to education". Newspapers.com. 29 July 1994. Retrieved 2021-11-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ a b "Move prepares college for future, new beginning". Newspapers.com. 15 October 1987. Retrieved 2021-11-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "Florida Technical College opens Kissimmee campus". www.bizjournals.com. 31 March 2011. Retrieved 2021-11-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "Southland Mall to add career college". Newspapers.com. 28 August 2014. Retrieved 2021-11-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ a b "Florida for-profit college chain to pay $600,000 over false financial aid claims". Newspapers.com. 1 February 2018. Retrieved 2021-11-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ "FTC is an Academic unit of National University College". Florida Technical College. 2018-02-06. Retrieved 2021-11-17.
  8. ^ Rivera-Lyles, Jeannette (2018-04-10). "Florida Technical College Continues its Expansion Plan". Miami's Community News. Retrieved 2021-11-17.
  9. ^ Beatty, Robert. "FTC Cutler Bay Expands its Offerings with Three New Programs in High Demand Industries". South Florida Times. Retrieved 2021-11-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ "Florida Technical College: Largest Graduation Class Since Inception". Central Florida Lifestyle. 2019-06-20. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
  11. ^ a b Parry, Roy. "Magic, Florida Technical College team up to help Project Life feed Central Florida". orlandosentinel.com. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
  12. ^ a b "Florida Technical College Partners With Miami Dolphins for Community". NBC 6 South Florida. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
  13. ^ "1,000 meals for families From Florida Technical College and Miami Dolphins". South Florida Times. Retrieved 2021-11-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ "Bay Area College Scholarship for Future African-American Entrepreneurs". www.baynews9.com. Retrieved 2021-11-17.
  15. ^ "African American chamber, FTC partner on new business scholarship". Daytona Times. Retrieved 2021-11-17.
  16. ^ "Nonprofit and technical college help entrepreneur achieve her dream". www.mynews13.com. Retrieved 2021-11-17.



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