Workforce Programs



Infant’s Near Drowning Spurred Father’s Career Choice

Manuel Rivera never imagined himself becoming a health-care provider. He planned to go into the military after graduating from high [...]


Manufacturing Community Celebrates Opening of New Training Center

Valencia’s new Advanced Manufacturing Training Center was designed in response to industry needs for high-tech manufacturing workers. Osceola County is [...]


Valencia, Orange County Schools Partner to Create ‘Tech Express’

Valencia College and Orange County Public Schools today announced a unique agreement in Florida that will provide a new college-and-career [...]


Valencia’s 21st Annual Film Celebration Kicks Off Feb. 11

ORLANDO — The Valencia College film production technology program will celebrate the college’s filmmaking program with the 21st Annual Film [...]


Orlando Sentinel Spotlights Growth of Culinary, Hospitality Programs

Valencia College’s culinary and hospitality programs are cooking! Enrollment in the college’s two-year programs has grown dramatically in the past [...]


Advanced Manufacturing Training Center Opens New Doors for Students, Industry

Valencia’s new Advanced Manufacturing Training Center officially opened its doors today with a grand opening ceremony. Osceola County leaders and industry representatives [...]


Valencia College to Offer Free Tax Help at East, Osceola Campuses

Valencia College accounting students and professors will be offering free tax help to the public on Saturdays during February, March [...]


Mexican Consulate Provides $19,000 in Scholarships to Valencia Students

ORLANDO, Fla. — Valencia College and Seminole State College have received a combined $24,000 from the Consulate of Mexico that [...]


Fueled by a Near Tragedy, Valencia Student Finds His Life’s Purpose

Manny Rivera was 21, a young father with an infant son, when he experienced the worst day of his life. [...]


Valencia Plans to Contribute $2 Million to UCF Downtown Campus

Valencia College will contribute $2 million to the University of Central Florida’s proposed downtown campus, according to plans outlined at [...]