Santa Fe College Celebrates Career and Technical Education Month

GAINESVILLE  – Students and faculty at Santa Fe College (SF) will join others across the nation during the month of February to celebrate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. CTE Month is recognized to celebrate and highlight the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs both in the state of Florida and across the nation.   

  “Our CTE programs are designed to work in collaboration with our business community, to provide students with the training required for the high-demand careers here in North Central Florida,” SF Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs – CTE, Dr. Tyran Butler said. “We are proud of the work our students do, this CTE month and every month.”   

CTE can accelerate personal and professional success. With little to no barriers to enrollment and 17 career pathways to choose from, individuals can acquire the skills needed through real-world, hands-on experience.   

“The CTE programs at Santa Fe College provide our community with highly skilled workers in a number of regionally in-demand industries, including critical fields like healthcare and biotechnology,” added SF Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs – Health, Dr. Jodi Long. “What students learn in the classroom and labs provides the necessary training for successful careers that promote economic security and opportunities for upward mobility and even higher wages.” 

As our faculty prepare CTE students for their future careers as skilled professionals, students engage in hands-on learning with real life applications. These approaches to teaching are linked to greater understanding, comprehension, and retention.  

  CTE offers a way for students to gain skills and earn certifications in some of Florida’s most critical and desirable industries. Unlike traditional higher education, CTE programs can set individuals on the right path in less time with less cost. 

  To see what SF has to offer in Career and Technical Education, visit sfcollege.edu/cte.

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