Some important reasons as to why you should consider a career and technical education degree...

Advisory committees made of local industry leaders provide input on curriculum to help ensure you receive relevant, up-to-date training and a quality academic experience. Academic partnerships are in place with each one of BC’s career and technical education programs; some examples include:

Microsoft, Citrix, Oracle (Computer Science) Siemens (Building Construction) Adobe (Multimedia, and Graphic Design) Honda, Ford, Nissan (Automotive) Motorola (Electronics Engineering) Internal Revenue Service (Accounting) American Express, Carnival Cruise Lines (Travel and Tourism)

Internship opportunities are available for you as you complete your studies. Job developers and instructors will assist you to find paid and un-paid internships directly related to your program of study. Many career and technical education programs require an internship component, however BC highly encourages all students to engage in an internship.

Not only can you receive an education that will prepare you for immediate entry into the workforce, but did you also know that the AS or AAS degree you receive from Broward College will transfer into a four-year degree? Did you know that as a Broward County Public School or Broward County Technical Center graduate you may be eligible to receive college credit for the classes you took?

We have 'articulation agreements' set up with a variety of Sate and private institutions, such as Barry and Nova Southeastern Universities, which will provide you with credit towards a four-year degree if you qualify. Click here for additional information. if you are a Broward County Public School or Technical Center graduate, you may be qualify for college credits via the Career Pathways initiative.

Supervision & Management Bachelor's of Applied Science: All AS and AAS degrees awarded by Broward College will transfer into the College's four year BAS degree in Supervision & Management.

Always consult with an academic advisor regarding your transfer options.

Graduates of career and technical education programs earn substantially more money than high school graduates. Lucrative careers, specifically regarding skilled occupations, do not necessarily require a 4-year college degree. Within Broward County, many of the fastest growing jobs and the occupations gaining the most new jobs require a career and technical education (source: Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation, www.labormarketinfo.com). Career and technical education provides students with hands-on experiences that reflect the job tasks in many career fields. Technical education graduates are ‘career ready’. Over 50% of all first-time-in-college students begin their post secondary education at a community college (source: www.nces.ed.gov). Nearly 45% of the 12 million students in higher education attend technical and community colleges (source: www.nces.ed.gov). Career and technical education at Broward College is a wonderful choice for many students. BC offers over 135 career and technical education programs that can be completed in as little as 15 weeks, up to two years. These programs give our students the job-related skills they need to be a success in their future careers.