High School Opportunities

Regardless of whether students are headed for college or the workforce, career and technical education will help them prepare for the future. In fact, college-bound students can get job experiences to help them define their career plans, identify an appropriate course of study, and help them pay for tuition.

Students who meet the eligibility requirements and who are recommended by their high school counselor or career specialist may be admitted to FMTC as a dual-enrolled student. Dual-enrollment is an option for secondary students to gain training and industry certification through a technical education program. The training also counts as credit toward the high school diploma. Certain programs at FMTC require a standard high school diploma or GED and are not open to high school students. These include all of the programs at the Southwest Florida Public Service Academy and select programs at FMTC (Cosmetology, Turbine Generator Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair, .Net/Web Application Development & Programming as well as Practical Nursing).

2022-2023 Career Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement

2022-2023 Home Education Career Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement

To be eligible for dual-enrollment, students must meet the following criteria:

Be enrolled as a student in a Florida secondary school or be enrolled in a home education program pursuant to Section 1002.41, Florida Statute. Students’ parents/guardians must provide proof of enrollment in a home education program with a signed letter from the School District of Lee County Home Education Office.
Be classified as a high school junior or senior
Possess and maintain a 2.0 unweighted GPA
Meet the graduation requirements for Florida’s state-wide assessments
Have a plan approved by their high school to complete all requirements to graduate on time
Demonstrate readiness for post-secondary work evidenced by:
- A good attendance record
- A satisfactory disciplinary record
- Basic Skills Requirements pursuant to F.S. 6A-10.040
Be recommended by their school counselor or career specialist and spend a shadow day at FMTC

Students who need no more than two academic credits a year in subjects such as English, math, science or social studies can be enrolled as full-time career dual-enrolled students; students should speak to their high school counselor to develop a plan to complete their high school credits required for graduation.

High School Counselor Forms

Fort Myers Technical College 2022-2023 Dual Enrollment Guide

High School Visitation Form: 22/23 SY DE Application

DE January 2023