Workforce Programs



Grateful to Escape Venezuela, Metallica Scholar Trains for a New Life and Livelihood

As a high-school student in Venezuela, Jose Medina was frustrated by the shortages of food and necessities that he and [...]


Behind the Bay: Metallica Scholar Finds Empowerment Through Welding

Sparks fly through the air around Emma Lynn Ponds as she strides into the room, swimming in her thick protective [...]


All In the Family: Siblings Studying Mechatronics Named Metallica Scholars

For Jessica and Joshua Sylvester, going back to school has been a family affair. The brother and sister duo were [...]


Valencia College Partners with Orange, Osceola Counties to Provide Job Training to Unemployed

ORLANDO – Valencia College has partnered with Osceola County government and Orange County government to provide short-term job training for [...]


Metallica Partners with Valencia College to Provide Short-Term Job Training in Construction Trades

Valencia College has been selected as one of 15 colleges in the country to receive a $100,000 grant from the [...]


After Six Months of Training, Mechatronics Grad Reboots His Career — and Looks Ahead

When opportunity knocks, it pays to open the door. That lesson isn’t lost on Seann Burks, who left the Navy [...]


Valencia College to Open New Careers in Industry & Technology Building at Osceola Campus

KISSIMMEE — Valencia College will unveil the newest addition to its Osceola Campus on Jan. 6, 2020, when the new [...]


Valencia Celebrates First Class to Graduate with Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing

Valencia College celebrated the inaugural graduation for students in the college’s new bachelor’s degree in nursing program on Dec. 11, [...]


Bahamian College Officials Visit Valencia College on Fact-Finding Tour

A team of officials from the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute visited the campuses of Valencia College in November to [...]


Valencia College, OUC Announce New Training Program for Utility Line Technicians

Orlando, FL – Valencia College is partnering with Orlando Utilities Commission on a new program to train electrical powerline technicians, [...]