A technical school is designed to give you "hands-on" instruction that will immediately prepare you for a job in a technical field such as auto mechanics, cosmetology, culinary arts or health care. Your choice of a technical school in Broward County, Fla., will depend on what you want to study and where you are located.
Atlantic Vocational-Technical Center
The Atlantic Vocational-Technical Center offers 30 different certifications and technology diplomas in automotive and transportation technology, business management, health sciences, manufacturing, hospitality and tourism, and information technology. The school partners with businesses in the area so that students can "earn while they learn," that is, work in the field while attending classes. Atlantic also allows high school students to complete high school requirements while obtaining one of the certifications or technical diplomas. The school offers career assistance and is operated by the Broward County School Board.
Atlantic Vocational-Technical Center
4700 Coconut Creek Parkway
Coconut Creek, FL 33063
(954) 321-5100
atlantictechcenter.com
Broward College
Although Broward College offers four-year degrees, the school also offers associate degrees, advanced technical diplomas and vocational certificates. The college has campuses and vocational centers in numerous locations throughout Broward County, including Davie, Coconut Creek, Pembroke Pines, downtown Fort Lauderdale and Weston. Your choice of program may help you decide which location will be best for your studies.
Broward College
111 E. Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 201-7350
broward.edu
Sheridan Technical Center
The Sheridan Technical Center offers 32 certificates and three technical diplomas in automotive technology, business, cosmetology, court reporting, early childhood education, PC support, practical nursing, administrative assistantship, medical coding and billing, teacher assisting, HVAC, drafting and real estate. The school also offers General Educational Development (GED) test preparation, English for speakers of other languages (ESOL), basic adult education and vocational preparation courses. The Broward County School Board manages Sheridan Technical.
Sheridan Technical Center
5400 Sheridan St.
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 321-5400
sheridantechnical.com
McFatter Technical Center
McFatter Technical Center offers certificate and technical diploma programs in adult education, architecture and engineering, automotive technology, communications, culinary arts, fire sciences, marine technology and medical technology. The center is a testing center for commercial driver's license candidates, and all students have access to career and counseling services. McFatter is also a technical high school, which allows high school students to complete a high school diploma while obtaining a technical certification or diploma.
McFatter Technical Center
6500 Nova Drive
Davie, FL 33317
(954) 321-5700
mcfattertech.com
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