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 .  

Dual enrolled students are expected to complete the full academic program in which they are enrolled, not just the portion completed while in high school. Participation in dual enrollment is intended as a pathway to post-secondary success, not a standalone experience. Upon high school graduation, students are expected to transition to full post-secondary status and continue toward program completion, if and when a program runs into the next academic year.  We encourage students to plan accordingly and remain committed to their educational goals beyond high school.

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

The eligibility form is the FIRST STEP towards enrollment.  The next steps are the responsibility of the students, and must be completed prior to Admission:

1.  Monitor their email for a Shadow Visit invitation.
2. Visit the campus and Shadow.
3.  Meet the State of Florida’s Basic Skills requirements.  (These are different than the requirements for HS graduation.  FMTC will evaluate each student’s transcripts to determine if additional testing is required.)
4. Complete Admissions documentation with Parent/Guardian input and signature.
5. Return paperwork to FMTC, and receive instructions for online completion on Open Enrollment Day.
6. Choose programs online at 8 am sharp on Open Enrollment Day.

All steps are required to secure a seat.

Eligibility Form (Updated 3/19/25)

DE January 2026