http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator

Complete GED!

Graduate! Then What?

• Technical Colleges

• Community Colleges

• Apprenticeship Programs

• Military

• Employment

OPTIONS TO CONS DER

Students who have at least some

post-secondary education earn

over $604,000 more over their

lifetime compared to their less

educated peers.

Hillsborough County Public Schools has

four post-secondary Technical Colleges that

offer a broad array of career training at

reasonable prices.

T C COLLEGES

Aparicio-Levy Technical College

Brewster Technical College

Erwin Technical College

Learey Technical College

APARICIO-LEVY TECHNICAL COLLEGE 10119 E. ELLICOTT STREET, TAMPA 33610

(JUST EAST OF FALKENBURG ROAD)

This beautiful campus offers a

variety of programs. Visit their

website for a complete listing of

programs.

http://altc.mysdhc.org

BREWSTER TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2222 N. TAMPA STREET, TAMPA 33602

(JUST NORTH OF DOWNTOWN TAMPA)

Brewster is a state-of-the-art

technical training center offering

programs from Automotive

Technology to Practical Nursing.

Visit their website for a complete

listing of programs.

http://brewster.edu/

ERWIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2010 E. HILLSBOROUGH AVE. TAMPA 33610

(CORNER OF HILLSBOROUGH AVE. AND 22ND STREET)

Erwin offers an extensive list of

technical programs from Medical

Billing and Coding to Welding. Visit

Erwin’s website for a complete list of

program offerings.

http://erwin.edu/

LEAREY TECHNICAL COLLEGE 7010 NORTH MANHATTAN AVENUE, TAMPA

33614 (ON LETO HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS)

Learey provides a wide range of

vocational and technical training from

Apprenticeship programs to an EMT

program. Visit their website for

additional information.

http://www.learey.edu/

With flexible learning opportunities and a variety

of courses and degree options, Hillsborough

Community College (HCC) is a great choice for

students who want a well-rounded experience.

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HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE

HCC has 5 campuses offering a

variety of programs. Students can

earn an AA, AS or an AAS degree.

HCC also offers a number of

Workforce Training Certificates.

Visit for

more information.

• Brandon Campus

• Dale Mabry Campus

• Plant City Campus

• South Shore Campus

• Ybor Campus

www.hccfl.edu

BRANDON CAMPUS 10414 E. COLUMBUS DR., TAMPA 33619

This campus offers classes needed

to earn an AA degree. Students can

also earn an AS degree in

programs ranging from Aquaculture

to Engineering Technology.

www.hccfl.edu/br.aspx

DALE MABRY CAMPUS 4001 W. TAMPA BAY BLVD., TAMPA 33614

HCC’s largest campus offers a wide

range of AA, AS, AAS degrees,

apprenticeships and college credit

certificate programs. Student housing is

located on this campus and offers

furnished apartments.

www.hccfl.edu/dm.aspx

PLANT CITY CAMPUS 1206 NORTH PARK ROAD, PLANT CITY 33563

This campus offers university transfer and

career/technical courses, including

Veterinary Technology, Nursing,

Construction Management Technology,

Environmental Science and Agriculture.

www.hccfl.edu/pc.aspx

SOUTHSHORE CAMPUS 551 24TH STREET NE, RUSKIN 33570

Southshore offers AA and AS degrees (including Registered Nursing) and EMT certification.

Through its University Partnership Center, Southshore offers a Bachelor’s Degree in either Business, Elementary Education or Social Work.

www.hccfl.edu/southshore.aspx

YBOR CAMPUS 2112 N. 15TH STREET, TAMPA 33605

This campus specializes in programs such

as Child Care, Business Management,

Computer Programming, Office

Education, Fire Science, Art, Drama,

Music, Paralegal and Criminal Justice.

Ybor Campus offers an Auto Body

Collision Repair Program and is also

the home of the Criminal Justice

Institute and Fire Academy.

www.hccfl.edu/yc.aspx

Depending on the program, apprenticeships can provide:

• On the Job Training (earn pay while you learn)

• Training for high wage/high demand careers

• Classroom instruction

• Industry Certification

• Credits toward a degree for students enrolled in degree-seeking programs

T C SH P G S Get Paid A Salary While you Learn!

• Child Care Development

Specialist

• Electrician

• Iron Workers

• Millwrights

• Plumbing Technology

• Sheet Metal Fabrication

• Trowel Trades

• Carpenter

• Commercial and

Industrial Insulation

• Heavy Truck and Bus

Mechanic

• Diesel Technology

• Heavy Equipment

Mechanic

Call (813) 231-1907 and ask to speak with an

Adult and Career Services counselor or advisor.

THE ADULT AND CAREER SERVICES CENTER

Associated Builders and Contractors – ABC

Programs cover the fields of carpentry, fire sprinkler fitter, sheet metal,

plumbing, and heating-ventilation-air conditioning.

For additional information, contact the program manager at (813) 879-8064.

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS

OFFERED THROUGH HCC:

Independent Electrical Contractors - IEC

Careers in the electrical construction industry include construction electricians,

service technicians, utility electricians, and telecommunication technicians.

For additional information, contact the program manager at (727) 499-0727.

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS

OFFERED THROUGH HCC:

United Association – UA

Of Plumbers, Pipefitters and HVAC

Become a skilled worker in plumbing, pipefitting, or heating-ventilation-air

conditioning.

For additional information, call (813) 754-4065.

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS

OFFERED THROUGH HCC:

United Association – UA of Sprinkler Fitters

Become a technician skilled at designing, maintaining, and updating sprinkler

and fire protection systems.

For additional information, call (904) 260-1312.

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS

OFFERED THROUGH HCC:

THE MILITARY FORCES Support Your Country and Learn Career Skills

Please check with your recruiter to verify current

entrance requirements.

1. Select a branch Army

Marines

Navy

Air Force

Coast Guard

2. Learn the requirements Age Requirements

Physical Requirements

Educational Requirements

Citizenship Requirements

3. Contact a recruiter

THREE STEPS TO YOUR MIL TARY GOAL

• Contact a recruiter for the most up-to-date information.

• Take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)

• Explore this website (www.todaysmilitary.com) for information

and links to each military branch, career opportunities, benefits

and ASVAB facts and sample questions.

GET TH ACTS…

ww.goarmy.com www.uscg.mil

www.airforce.com

EMPLOYMENT “The best preparation for good work tomorrow is to do good work today.”

Elbert Hubbard

Here are a few helpful employment websites:

http://www.careersourcetampabay.com/

http://www.employflorida.com

ARE YOU READY TO WORK?

Explore the following websites for information regarding career planning, skills and interests, employability skills, resume writing, interviewing, salaries, and the current job market and trends.

http://www.kuder.com/

www.bls.gov.oco/ http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator

Explore the following websites for information regarding Financial Aid Options.

HAVING A PLAN IN PLACE IS YOUR FIRST

STEP TOWARDS A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE!