Workforce Programs



One Graduate’s Story: How I Changed Majors and Found My Passion

James Bustraan was cruising through his classes, on his way to majoring in accounting, when a math professor stopped him [...]


Valencia College Announces New School of Public Safety

Orlando, FL – Today, Valencia College trustees approved a resolution that will allow for a major expansion of the criminal [...]

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Filmmaker Discusses Impact of Hacking with Valencia’s Film Students

When news broke that hackers had attacked Sony Pictures Entertainment’s computer system — and released five films to piracy networks [...]


Valencia Named a STEM Jobs College

ORLANDO, FL — Valencia College announced today that it has been designated a 2015 STEM Jobs Approved College by Victory [...]


Valencia Engineering Students Help Elementary Kids Build Solar Generators for African Orphanage

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. —  The library at Tildenville Elementary School is teeming with excitement and fidgety energy. At three large [...]


Flexible Fit: Valencia’s Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program Suits Working Students’ Schedules

ORLANDO — Allie Erickson’s mom spent her career working as a nurse. But when Allie was ready for college, her [...]


Valencia Wins $2.5 Million Federal Grant to Expand Training in High-Tech Manufacturing

Valencia College will be training even more students for high-paying jobs thanks to a $2,499,902 grant from the U.S. Department [...]


Valencia Security Team Adds Bike Patrol, New Uniforms

Valencia College’s campus security officers are sporting a new look this fall. Not only are they wearing new uniforms (made [...]


UCF, Valencia Announce Plans for Proposed Downtown Campus

ORLANDO – University of Central Florida officials announced on Tuesday, Sept. 23, that they are planning to create a downtown [...]


Work from Home? New Degree Allows Graduates to Work at Home in Medical Records and Technology

Are you detail-oriented? Like to stay organized? Would love the chance to work from home? Yes, it sounds like an [...]