- November 22, 2024
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by: Lynn Taillon
Student Service Manager, Flagler Technical College
Flagler Technical College and Flagler Schools highlighted their combined 37 career and technical programs during the Flagler County School Board meeting Feb. 15.
College program successes were highlighted through statistics presented by Renee Stauffacher, director of FTC, and with a testimonial video of current FTC students. Flagler Palm Coast High School CTE students and teachers presented their projects and successes to the School Board members.
“We are excited to celebrate Career and Technical Education month at Flagler Technical College," Stauffacher said. "There are 48 technical colleges throughout the state offering more than 220 technical programs embracing Gov. DeSantis' goal of making Florida the No. 1 state in the nation for workforce education by year 2030.”
FTC served 650 students last school year in 15 career and technical programs. FTC also performed above state averages with an 84% completion rate, a 91% placement rate, and a 100% licensure rate throughout their CTE programs. Flagler Schools served over 3,000 students throughout 66 career-themed courses offering 22 industry-recognized credentials.