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WHY CHOOSE STC?
Over 30 Technical Programs – Career Paths include: Business & IT ι Criminal Justice ι Health & Public Services ι Hospitality Services ι Industrial Technologies • Day & Evening Classes • Career in a Year • Gain Skills & Knowledge for the Workplace • Skills-Based Learning Environment • Learn in a Supportive, Personalized Setting • State-of-the-Art Equipment & Labs • Always Evolving • Job Placement Assistance
What Our Students Are Saying...
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A Lifetime of Service Leads to a New Calling: How Pamela Found Her Passion in Carpentry and Community Service
Pamela Meyers is a powerhouse; a retired JAG lawyer, she has lived all over the world and served her country with distinction. But even after a lifetime of adventure and service, Pamela was hungry for more. So, she did something that would inspire many of us: she signed up for the Carpentry Program at Suncoast Technical College's North Port Branch.
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"Because of you, I saved a life." Student Alum Sends Thank You Letter to Teacher
Moments like these make me reflect on the journey that brought me where I am today. And I don't think I can ever fully express my gratitude to you and the other STC instructors.
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Keep learning because you really can do anything you put your mind to
"I go to work every day to a job I LOVE. I went from a part-time job doing small scale mechanic work to a career where I work on air systems, hydraulics, brakes and oil changes on a much bigger scale. It's amazing!"
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I Work for Myself and I Wouldn't Have it Any Other Way
“Being a hairstylist is more than just a profession to me. I truly love enhancing the beauty of others through hair. I make my own hours. I set my own prices. I work for myself and I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
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Practical Nursing Alum WHOLE HEARTEDLY Loves Her Career
“People are sick and when they are sick, they can be a handful to deal with. It’s not all rainbows and sunshine. But like Miss Scanserole said, if your heart is in it, you love what you do no matter how bad a day you might be having, and she is absolutely right.”
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Carpentry Program Provides Skills for Future
“I had zero experience in Carpentry. I had zero experience in building anything. But thanks to STC, within a week and a half, I was safely working in the shop learning how to use a variety of tools. After just two months, I knew exactly how to use each tool safely and effectively.”
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STC Digital Design Student Wins National Logo Contest
“My time so far at STC has been such an amazing experience and opportunity. Ms. Keller is FANTASTIC, creative, informative and thoroughly knows this industry.”
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Nursing Grad Can’t Imagine Himself Doing Anything Else
Joshua Jensen graduated from Sarasota High School and like many recent graduates, wasn’t sure what to do next. “I really had no set plan after high school because I didn’t know what career path I was going to take. It wasn’t until my dad suggested nursing that even thought about it.”
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Precision Machining and CNC Automation Alumn Student Says STC Was Best Career Move Made
“Ed (Mr. Doherty) is the absolute BEST instructor! Even two years after graduating, he still responds to me with any questions I may have.”
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Returning to STC for a New Career
“Every opportunity not taken is an opportunity for regret.” Alex Mathis is a student who has learned what it takes to be successful in life. When he was just 16 years old, Alex began his journey at Suncoast Technical College by dual enrolling in the Drafting program so that he could better prepare himself for an Engineering degree after graduation.
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Culinary Student Reaches New Heights to Earn Certified Sous Chef Certification
After 35 years of contemplating the idea of going to culinary school, Pamela made the decision to attend Suncoast Technical College’s Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality Program. “I’ve always loved being in the kitchen. It’s so exciting to try new recipes and learn new ways to cook and prepare different foods.”
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GED Student Overcomes Struggles, Graduates Within 2 Months at Newtown Campus
Melissa Hedden always knew she had a shot at greatness if she put in the work. Though she faced many bumps in the road (often outside of her control), she successfully found her way down a challenging path.
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DVT Graduate Lands Job Filming and Editing Training Videos for Safety & Emergency Services Professionals
“I love my job and want to soak up as much experience here as possible. I also love Sarasota and I and can’t thank Mr. Fagan and Mr. Gray enough for everything they taught me.”
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High School Practical Nursing Graduate Reflects on Dual Enrollment Achievements at STC
“I didn’t always know that this is what I would do for a career. I only knew that I wanted to do something that helped people.”
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Recent Firefighter Graduate Looks Forward to Starting Her Career
“Utilizing my skills and abilities to make a difference in the lives of others is the most important thing to me. I need (and want), a future career that will really pay off in terms of self-fulfillment.”
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Electrical Graduate Thankful for Opportunity to Participate in Tiny House Project
“I liked carpentry a lot, but when I started working with my uncle doing electrical work, I was intrigued. I also realized that it was something I could do at STC and it was more of my thing.”
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.NET Programming Student Considers Himself Extremely Fortunate to Discover an Incredibly Rewarding Career
"The program was absolutely worth it! It was incredibly affordable, and I found that you really were provided every resource needed to be successful. The degree of your success ultimately, of course, depended on what effort you put into your studies."
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STC Digital Video Technology, Student Film Wins Sarasota Film Festival
"I've been granted and blessed with new opportunities from this program and my teachers have helped me to excel further than I could have ever imagined."
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Automotive Service Technology Graduates Reflect on Their STC Experience
"Going through the automotive program at STC really gave me an edge going right to work at the dealership before I graduated. The STC shop was a great part of my experience. We got lots of hands-on practice with many different car makes and models."
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MISSION
Suncoast Technical College provides quality technical education to meet workforce development and community needs.