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We put the Power of a New Career in Your Hands!
We put the Power of a New Career in Your Hands!
Broward Technical Colleges
Three Technical Colleges;
➢Atlantic Technical College &Magnet High School
➢Arthur Ashe Jr.
➢Coconut Creek Academy
➢McFatter Technical College &Magnet High School
➢Broward Fire Academy
➢Sheridan Technical College &Magnet High School
➢Sheridan West Campus
Our Vision and Mission
Broward Technical Colleges Vision
To change the lives of people from all
backgrounds through innovative
education.
Broward Technical Colleges Mission
To promote excellence in academic,
career and technical studies in order to
prepare students to enter and remain
competitive in a global workforce.
Accreditation
➢ Accredited College by the State of Florida
➢ Technical Colleges are nationally accredited by the
Council on Occupational Education (COE)
➢ Regionally accredited by AdvancEd (formerly
SACS)
➢ Many programs are industry accredited
Out of School? What’s Next?
1. 70 different Career in a Year programs
2. Hands-on learning environment of classrooms
3. Career Advisement and Job Placement Assistance
4. Mentoring, counseling and personalized support
5. Financial Aid options (for those who qualify) No Loans!
6. No GPA or SAT/ACT entrance requirements-No entrance exam with a recent HS diploma (2007) or GED (2014)
McFatter Technical College
Advantage
Pre-College Options: GED® Preparation
Adult General Education – ABE (Adult Basic Education)
AAAE (Applied Academics for Adult Education)
ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages)
Atlantic Technical College
& Technical High School
McFatter Technical College
& Technical High School
Sheridan Technical College &
Technical High School
McFatter Technical College
Advantage
11th and 12 Graders
Career Dual Enrollment options provides credit toward
both High School Graduation and a Technical program
certificate, and quality points on the weighted GPA
(conditions apply)
Career Dual Enrollment credits earned in your students’
career and technical program, combined with industry
recognized certifications can make your graduate eligible to
be awarded FREE college credits by colleges in the Florida
State College system, saving time and money.
Career Dual Enrolled Eligibility
✓ Junior and Senior High School Students
• completed a minimum of 11 high school credits
• minimum of 16 years old
• 2.0 unweighted GPA at current high school*
*3.0/3.2 unweighted GPA for Health Science Programs
✓ Approval from High School Guidance Counselor via completed Career Dual Enrollment application stating you are on track for graduation
✓ Attend a Career Dual Enrollment Orientation
✓ TABE Assessment or Alternate Scores
ACT - 19 Rdg, 17 English, & 19 Math
PERT - 106 Rdg, 103 Writing, & 114 Math
SAT – 440/24 Verbal, 440/24 Math, 25 Writing & Language
Broward Fire Academy
Full Time Monday-Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Part Time Monday-Thursday 5:00 pm-10:30 pm
EMT EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN:
Total Program Length: 250 Hours
*Required Prerequisite for Fire Fighter I/II
• All applicants must meet with the program counselor to complete the required paper work prior
to registering for the EMT program.
• Students must pass a Level II background check, drug screening and medical examination.
All applicants applying for the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program must:
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have earned a standard high school diploma from a regionally accredited institution (or
equivalency). Please note: Students that have earned a high school diploma from outside of the
US must have their diploma evaluated — a list of the accepted foreign transcript evaluation
agencies is available at the Broward Fire Academy front office.
• Students must take and pass the TABE (Tests for Adult Basic Education); students who have
earned a college diploma from a regionally accredited institution are exempt from the TABE.
Broward Fire Academy
Full Time Day Monday-Friday 7:00 am – 5:30 pm 3 months to completion
Part Time NightTues, Thurs
Sat
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
(Tues/Thurs)
7:00 am – 5:30 pm
(Sat)
6 months to completion
The Fire Fighter I & II program is offered as full-time and part-time classes.
• All applicants applying for the Firefighter I & II program must:
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have earned a standard high school diploma from a regionally accredited institution (or
equivalency). Please note: Students that have earned a high school diploma from outside the US must have
their diploma evaluated — a list of the accepted foreign transcript evaluation agencies is available at the
Broward Fire Academy front office.
• Students must take and pass the TABE (Tests for Adult Basic Education); students who have earned a
college diploma from a regionally accredited institution are exempt from the TABE.
• Students must have a current BLS Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) card.
FIREFIGHTER I & II:
Total Program Length: 398 Hours
This program meets the requirements for certification as a firefighter set forth by the Bureau of Fire Standards
and Training State Fire Marshal Office. Included in the Firefighter I & II Programs are the written and practical
portions of the State Firefighters I & II Certification Examinations.
Drafting
Electricity
Digital Media/Multimedia Design
Digital Photography Technology
Digital Printing Technology
Graphic Communications & Printing Technology
Television Production
EDUCATION &
TRAINING
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
& ADMINISTRATION
Accounting Operations
Administrative Office Specialist
Legal Administrative Specialist
Medical Administrative Specialist
Early Childhood Education
Principles of Teaching
Dental Laboratory Technology
Electrocardiograph Technology
Medical Assisting
Optometric Assisting
Patient Care Technician
Pharmacy Technician
Practical Nursing
Baking & Pastry Arts
Vegetarian & Plant Based Specialty
Professional Culinary Arts
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
Cybersecurity
Game/Simulation/Animation Programming
Java Development & Programming
Network Support Services
Web Development
MANUFACTURING
Welding Technology
Advanced Welding Technology
Automotive Collision Technology
Automotive Service Technology
Marine Service Technology
BROWARD FIRE ACADEMY
Emergency Medical Technician
Fire Fighter I/II
➢ A/C, Refrigeration & Heating Technology
➢ Brick & Block Masonry
➢ Carpentry
➢ Commercial Sign Design and Fabrication
➢ Electrician
➢ Electric Meter Repairer
➢ Elevator Constructor / Mechanic
➢ Geodetic Compuatator
➢ Glazing
➢ Heavy Equipment Operations
➢ Industrial Machinery Maintenance (Pile
drivers)
➢ Industrial Pipefitter (Sprinkler Fitter)
➢ Line Erector
➢ Machining
➢ Maintenance Repairer, Building
Painting / Decorating (union & non-union)
➢ Plumbing Technology (union & non-union)
➢ Roofing
➢ Structural Steel Work
➢ Surveying & Mapping
Earn while you learn
$ Bright Futures Scholarships
$ Broward Education Foundation
$ Broward Technical Colleges’ Foundations
$ Broward Technical Colleges Senior Scholarship
$ Deferment
$ Federal Pell Grant
$ Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant
$ Fee Waivers
$ Financial Aid Fee Trust Fund
$ Florida Pre-Paid Tuition Program
$ Florida Vocational Rehabilitation Services
$ Scholarships
$ Veterans’ Assistance (VA)
$ Workforce One (WTP, WIA, Urban League) and other agencies
Financial Aid Services
Atlantic Technical College & Magnet High School
Recruiter: Tia Wright
754-322-2821
McFatter Technical College & Magnet High School
Recruiter: Maggie Remek
754-321-5844
Sheridan Technical College & Magnet High School
Recruiter: Kelly Ellis Bonny
754-321-5539
A Recruiter Will Contact You!
Heather Brinkworth, Chair
Donna P. Korn, Vice Chair
Robin Bartleman, Ann Murray, Patricia Good, Lori Alhadeff,
Dr. Rosalind Osgood, Laurie Rich Levinson, Nora Rupert
Superintendent of Schools
Robert W. Runcie
The School Board of Broward County, Florida, prohibits any policy or procedure which results in discrimination on the basis of age, color,
disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Individuals who wish to
file a discrimination and/or harassment complaint may call the Executive Director, Benefits & EEO Compliance at 754-321-2150 or Teletype
Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158.Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Amendments Act of 2008, (ADAAA) may call Equal Educational Opportunities (EEO) at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-
321-2158.
School Board of Broward County
