 One thing every business has in common is the need for a qualified accountant. And Suncoast Technical College's accounting program can teach you the diverse skills you need to start your career. Learn to identify internal and external factors that affect how a business operates, along with knowledge of new technology, communications, leadership, diplomacy, and problem solving. Once you complete this program, you can articulate your credits with State College of Florida. Our administrative office specialist program offers the tools you need to become an administrative assistant or part of an administrative support staff. This program covers the performance of office procedural tasks, the efficient production of quality work using advanced features of business software applications, research of career opportunities, and the production of high quality employment portfolios and job seeking documents. Students who complete this program are eligible to articulate their credits to the State College of Florida. Florida is on the verge of a new housing boom, and new constructions are all around. And the one thing all these buildings will have in common is heating and air conditioning. Our HVAC program will train you in all phases of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, installation, and maintenance. Upon completion, students will be eligible to earn NCCER Level 1 certification and begin a rewarding career. A Clean Air Computer Systems and Information program is step one to the Applied Cybersecurity program. Once the appropriate knowledge is attained, this program is a great way to prepare you for COMP TIA Network Plus certification, along with the Security Plus Technician exam. This course teaches a highly useful set of skills and will provide you with the information you need to pass these exams, and join one of the most in-demand professions of the 21st century. If you'd like to start a career in automotive body repair, our Automotive Collision and Repair program covers a large array of the basic, necessary skills you need. You will work hands-on as you learn sheet metal repair skills, frame and unibody squaring and aligning, the use of fillers, paint systems, and undercoats, related welding skills, glass services, and other miscellaneous repairs. Automotive Collision and Repair focuses on broad, transferable skills that will prepare you for employment in the industry. The Automotive Service Technology program prepares students for entry-level careers in high-demand areas of specialization, such as brakes, suspension and steering, electrical systems, engine repair, transmissions and transaxles, manual drive chain, heating and air conditioning, and way more. After completion of Automotive Service Technology program, students can begin their career, or articulate their credits to State College of Florida, where they can work towards an AA degree in the Science of Automotive Service Technology. Students in this program are prepared for employment as, or advancement to, an Information Technology Assistant, Manager Trainee, or Supervisor. The program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills, expanding the traditional role of the supervisor. The content includes communication skills, forms of business ownership and organizational structure, business law concepts, leadership skills, government regulations, human resources, and career development. Completing our computer systems and information program provides a well-rounded skill set common to the electronics industry. Students are prepared for the CompTIA, A-plus, and Network-plus exams. Students receive the background knowledge for a wide array of positions. Upon completion, students will be able to begin the career, or advance to our applied cybersecurity program. The Cosmetology program provides students with technical knowledge and skills, necessary to qualify for the Florida Cosmetology State Licenseer Examination. Cosmetology utilizes a combination of classroom theory and practical experiences on mannequins and patrons in our cutting-edge salon. Learn hairstyling and coloring, manicures and pedicures, facials and massage techniques. Prepare yourself for one of the most in-demand professions today in our Cosmetology program. In our Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts program, you will master a variety of specialty and exotic dishes. Train hands-on with master chefs in our Save the Art Kitchen and Bistro 502 restaurant. As you learn skills of preparing, storing, and serving food. After completion of the class, students are ready for employment. As a restaurant cooks, or you can advance your career through our articulations with Johnson & Wales University, State College of Florida, University of South Florida, or the American Culinary Foundation. Well-trained customer assistance professionals are in high demand in almost every business. Grab customers' attention through the exceptional customer service skills that you will receive from our Customer Assistance Technology program. Be ready to work in finance, insurance, real estate, healthcare, arts, and entertainment. You will be prepared to work in the busy office environment of customer service. The digital design program offers a broad foundation of knowledge to prepare students with the necessary skills for employment and digital publishing positions. The content includes enhanced practical experiences in computer-generated art and text, graphic design, graphic production, electronic design skills, preparation of electronic layouts and illustrations, and electronic scanning and development of specialized skills in both print and web page development. You will become proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite software and become qualified to sit for the Adobe Associate Certification as you prepare to begin a rewarding career. Do you have an interest in the exciting world of video production? Well, Suncoast Technical College has the program for you. Digital video production. It will train you in all aspects of video production. You will work with actual digital video equipment and learn skills such as script writing, camera work, camera presence, lighting, audio recording, set production, and editing. Meet top professionals in our area and produce actual films, videos, and television programs. Our State of the Art Drafting program offers training for students who won't work in the architectural, engineering, construction, or manufacturing industries. Work with professional equipment, learn blueprinting, and prepare to begin working in one of the most in-demand professions today. If you are a detailed-oriented person, Suncoast Technical College's Drafting program is the perfect place for you to start designing your future. If you love working with children, the early childhood education program can offer you the skills you need to get a career as a preschool teacher or director. Through hands-on experience at our Tech Tots preschool, students will obtain all the appropriate child care training to work in child care immediately upon graduation. Completion of this program makes students eligible for higher wages and supervisory positions in the child care field. Child care workers are always in demand, and Suncoast Technical College can train you to begin a career and help shape young lives. If the world of emergency care appeals to you, the Suncoast Technical College's Emergency Medical Technician program is the place for you to begin. With state-of-the-art medical training facilities, you will gain hands-on experience and learn all the appropriate protocols and procedures for working in the emergency medical field. Graduate in the exciting career as an EMT and position yourself to advance and become a paramedic. Our firefighter program prepares students for entry-level firefighter positions in the fire service. Brain and emergency medical response situations like vehicle accidents, burning buildings and health emergency situations. At our state-of-the-art training center, learn how to control fires and work all the equipment and tools used by actual professionals. Graduate and meet all the requirements for certification as a firefighter. Interest in working in the legal field? Will the legal administrative specialist program prepare students for employment in law firms, clerk of court offices, corporate and judicial legal offices? The program simulates an actual legal environment and provides students with opportunities to work alongside actual attorneys and judges. Students will also gain the practical skills required to become the most efficient in the legal field. We live in a major boating area and our Marine Service Technology program will prepare you for a successful career in marine technology. Learn how to maintain troubleshoot, repair, remove and install marine engines. Work with all of the state-of-the-art tools and equipment found in the marine industry and prepare for employment as a marine engineer and motor technician. The medical administrative specialist program can prepare you to work in a high-tech, fast-paced medical environment. You'll train to work with managing finances, insurance processing and office management. This program prepares you for employment in clinics, hospitals and other medical facilities. Get certified in computer applications used all over the healthcare industry such as Microsoft Office and become a much sought-after medical administrative specialist. The .NET application development and programming course offers the opportunity for students to be trained in a highly in-demand field of coding and computer science. You'll study writing code, testing, monitoring, debugging, documenting and maintaining computer programs and designing programs for specific uses and machines. This is the field of the 21st century and Suncoast Technical College is your ticket to a great and rewarding career. The nursing assistant program will prepare you for employment in a variety of medical fields. You will train in the classroom learning from actual medical professionals and you will work hands-on in nursing homes and other venues as you prepare for a rewarding career as a nurse assistant. At the end of this program you can take the nurse assistant examination for a certification to help you go even further in your career. Our practical nursing program provides you with a lot of care for both the physical and emotional needs of patients in a variety of settings. Upon completion, you will be eligible to sit for the state board exam to become a licensed practical nurse and you will be able to transfer your credits to community college or university. There is never a dull day in the life of a practical nurse. High schools, juniors and seniors can take advantage of our veterinary assisting program. Like all of our programs for high school students and many high school students you will work hands-on in our veterinary lab learning about external and internal animal organs, animal care kennel maintenance, veterinary assistant and introduction to veterinary medicine. Completers receive a veterinary assisting certificate and are prepared for entry level jobs in a veterinary office, hospital or shelter. Many completers continue their education at a college or university.