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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, Nursing Assistant (Articulated)  as well as Practical Nursing).

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.

**Please note that transportation to and from FMTC is the student’s responsibility.  We do not provide school bus transportation to campus.

Available Programs:

Program
MonthsClock HoursCASAS 900 Standards
MathEnglish
Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology121350109
Automotive Collision Technology Technician13140099
Automotive Service Technology151800109
Biomedical Equipment Repair Technology1111401010
Carpentry11120099
CNC Production Specialist – NEW PROGRAM6600109
Diesel Maintenance Technician – NEW PROGRAM660099
Electricity11120099
Electronic Technology131400109
Marine Service Technologies12135099
Mechatronics Technology1415501010
Medical Assisting – JULY START ONLY1213001010
Plumbing10108099
Professional Culinary Arts and Hospitality11120099
Welding Technology10105099

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.

The eligibility form is now suspended for students wishing to attend in January, 2026, it will reopen in early August, when I can once again host Shadow Visits.  THE LAST DAY TO SUBMIT THIS FORM IS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2025.  Please hold new forms until the new school year in August. 

They will need to complete all other requirements and be ready to select their class on Monday, October 6th at 8 am sharp.   Thank you so much, and we look forward to meeting your students!